Best Daycares in Utica, NY — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Utica's 61 daycares, 53 (87%) 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 15 centers, 21 group child care homes, and 23 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Utica. 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 Utica
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Utica: 4.2 (Sample of 61).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Utica: 2.8 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Utica: 4.4 (Sample of 61).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Utica?
- There are 61 licensed child care providers in Utica.
- What percentage of Utica daycares have high quality ratings?
- 87% of Utica 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 Utica?
- 15 center-based, 44 home-based providers operate in Utica.
- How do Utica daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New York?
- Utica 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
All 61 Daycares in Utica
- Masonic Care Community of New York
- Masonic Care Community of New York
- Milligan, Aja
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. Kernan Head Start