Best Daycares in Clay, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Clay's 12 daycares, 11 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 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 1 center, 5 group child care homes, and 6 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than New York's average of 69%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Clay. 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 Clay
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clay: 4.3 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clay: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clay: 4.4 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clay?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Clay.
- What percentage of Clay daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Clay 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 Clay?
- 1 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Clay.
- How do Clay daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Clay daycares average 2.0 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