Best Daycares in Troy, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Troy's 53 daycares, 44 (83%) 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 13 centers, 12 group child care homes, and 11 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 Troy. 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 Troy
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Troy: 4.2 (Sample of 53).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Troy: 2.8 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Troy: 4.4 (Sample of 53).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Troy?
- There are 53 licensed child care providers in Troy.
- What percentage of Troy daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Troy 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 Troy?
- 13 center-based, 23 home-based providers operate in Troy.
- How do Troy daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Troy 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