Best Daycares in Scarsdale, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Scarsdale's 19 daycares, 19 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New York's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 11 centers and 3 group 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 Scarsdale. 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 Scarsdale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Scarsdale: 4.5 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Scarsdale: 4.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Scarsdale: 4.5 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Scarsdale?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Scarsdale.
- What percentage of Scarsdale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale?
- 11 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Scarsdale.
- How do Scarsdale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Scarsdale daycares average 4.0 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