Best Daycares in Plattsburgh, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Plattsburgh's 40 daycares, 37 (93%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 10 centers, 10 group child care homes, and 16 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Plattsburgh. 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 Plattsburgh
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Plattsburgh: 4.1 (Sample of 40).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Plattsburgh: 3.5 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Plattsburgh: 4.2 (Sample of 40).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Plattsburgh?
- There are 40 licensed child care providers in Plattsburgh.
- What percentage of Plattsburgh daycares have high quality ratings?
- 93% of Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh?
- 10 center-based, 26 home-based providers operate in Plattsburgh.
- How do Plattsburgh daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Plattsburgh daycares average 3.5 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