Best Daycares in Medford, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Medford's 17 daycares, 14 (82%) 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 4.4 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 5 centers, 9 group child care homes, and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Medford. 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 Medford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Medford: 4.0 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Medford: 2.8 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Medford: 4.4 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Medford?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Medford.
- What percentage of Medford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of Medford 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 Medford?
- 5 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Medford.
- How do Medford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Medford 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