Best Daycares in Canandaigua, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Canandaigua's 18 daycares, 16 (89%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New York averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.3 on Structural.
The local market includes 5 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than New York's average of 69%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Canandaigua. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New York methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Canandaigua
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Canandaigua: 4.3 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Canandaigua: 2.8 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Canandaigua: 4.6 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Canandaigua?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Canandaigua.
- What percentage of Canandaigua daycares have high quality ratings?
- 89% of Canandaigua daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 92% statewide in New York.
- What types of childcare are available in Canandaigua?
- 5 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Canandaigua.
- How do Canandaigua daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Canandaigua daycares average 2.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New York statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New York?
- New York offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New York