Best Daycares in Saugerties, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saugerties's 15 daycares, 14 (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 4.5 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 8 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 2 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 Saugerties. 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 Saugerties
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saugerties: 4.3 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saugerties: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saugerties: 4.5 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saugerties?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Saugerties.
- What percentage of Saugerties daycares have high quality ratings?
- 93% of Saugerties 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 Saugerties?
- 8 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Saugerties.
- How do Saugerties daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Saugerties 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