Best Daycares in Far-Rockaway, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Far-Rockaway's 85 daycares, 80 (94%) 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 4.3 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 2 centers, 62 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 Far-Rockaway. 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 Far-Rockaway
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Far-Rockaway: 4.2 (Sample of 85).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Far-Rockaway: 3.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Far-Rockaway: 4.3 (Sample of 85).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Far-Rockaway?
- There are 85 licensed child care providers in Far-Rockaway.
- What percentage of Far-Rockaway daycares have high quality ratings?
- 94% of Far-Rockaway 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 Far-Rockaway?
- 2 center-based, 68 home-based providers operate in Far-Rockaway.
- How do Far-Rockaway daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Far-Rockaway 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