Some of the Best Daycares in Valley City, ND
Of Valley City's 11 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below North Dakota's statewide rate of 3%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with North Dakota averages of 2.3 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 3 centers, 7 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a higher home-based share than North Dakota's average of 39%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Valley City. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the North Dakota methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Valley City
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Valley City: 2.7 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Valley City: 2.5 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Valley City: 3.0 (Sample of 11).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Valley City
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Valley City?
- There are 11 licensed child care providers in Valley City.
- What percentage of Valley City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Valley City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 3% statewide in North Dakota.
- What types of childcare are available in Valley City?
- 3 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Valley City.
- How do Valley City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of North Dakota?
- Valley City daycares average 2.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a North Dakota statewide average of 2.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in North Dakota?
- North Dakota offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in North Dakota