Best Daycares in Melville, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Melville's 8 daycares, 6 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 3.9 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 6 centers and 1 group child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Melville. 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 Melville
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Melville: 3.8 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Melville: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Melville: 3.9 (Sample of 8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Melville?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Melville.
- What percentage of Melville daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Melville 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 Melville?
- 6 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Melville.
- How do Melville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Melville 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