Best Daycares in Clifton Park, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Clifton Park's 34 daycares, 31 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 16 centers, 6 group child care homes, and 4 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 Clifton Park. 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 Clifton Park
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clifton Park: 4.1 (Sample of 34).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clifton Park: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clifton Park: 4.2 (Sample of 34).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clifton Park?
- There are 34 licensed child care providers in Clifton Park.
- What percentage of Clifton Park daycares have high quality ratings?
- 91% of Clifton Park 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 Clifton Park?
- 16 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Clifton Park.
- How do Clifton Park daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Clifton Park daycares average 3.0 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
All 34 Daycares in Clifton Park
- The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
- The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
- The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
- The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
- The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
- The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
- Time For You Playcare
- Tina's Playcare and Learning Space
- TLC Day Care