Best Daycares in Carbondale, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Carbondale's 7 daycares, 4 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Pennsylvania averages of 3.2 on Process and 3.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 3 centers and 2 group child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Carbondale. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Pennsylvania methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Carbondale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 3.4 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 3.2 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Carbondale: 2.7 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Carbondale?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Carbondale.
- What percentage of Carbondale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Carbondale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Carbondale?
- 3 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Carbondale.
- How do Carbondale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Carbondale daycares average 3.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Pennsylvania statewide average of 3.2.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Pennsylvania