Best Daycares in Clearfield, PA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Clearfield's 8 daycares, 7 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Pennsylvania's statewide rate of 43%. Locally, providers average 4.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.9 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, 1 group child care home, and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Clearfield. 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 Clearfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Clearfield: 4.0 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Clearfield: 4.4 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Clearfield: 2.9 (Sample of 8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Clearfield?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Clearfield.
- What percentage of Clearfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of Clearfield daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 43% statewide in Pennsylvania.
- What types of childcare are available in Clearfield?
- 3 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Clearfield.
- How do Clearfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Pennsylvania?
- Clearfield daycares average 4.4 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