Best Daycares in Clinton, NC — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Clinton's 19 daycares, 9 (47%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below North Carolina's statewide rate of 75%. Locally, providers average 3.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Carolina averages of 4.2 on Process and 3.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 13 centers and 6 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than North Carolina's average of 20%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Clinton. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the North Carolina methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Clinton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clinton: 3.6 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clinton: 3.7 (Sample of 18).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clinton: 3.6 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clinton?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Clinton.
- What percentage of Clinton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 47% of Clinton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 75% statewide in North Carolina.
- What types of childcare are available in Clinton?
- 13 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Clinton.
- How do Clinton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Carolina?
- Clinton daycares average 3.7 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Carolina statewide average of 4.2.
- Is there financial help for childcare in North Carolina?
- North Carolina offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in North Carolina