Best Daycares in Calais, VT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Calais's 4 daycares, 1 (25%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Vermont's statewide rate of 62%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Vermont averages of 3.4 on Process and 4.6 on Structural.
The local market includes 1 center and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Calais. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Vermont methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Calais
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Calais: 3.3 (Sample of 4).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Calais: 2.8 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Calais: 4.8 (Sample of 4).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Calais?
- There are 4 licensed child care providers in Calais.
- What percentage of Calais daycares have high quality ratings?
- 25% of Calais daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 62% statewide in Vermont.
- What types of childcare are available in Calais?
- 1 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Calais.
- How do Calais daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Vermont?
- Calais daycares average 2.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Vermont statewide average of 3.4.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Vermont?
- Vermont offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Vermont