Best Daycares in Castleton, VT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Castleton's 6 daycares, 3 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Vermont's statewide rate of 62%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 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 2 centers and 4 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Castleton. 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 Castleton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Castleton: 3.3 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Castleton: 3.3 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Castleton: 4.3 (Sample of 6).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Castleton?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Castleton.
- What percentage of Castleton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Castleton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 62% statewide in Vermont.
- What types of childcare are available in Castleton?
- 2 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Castleton.
- How do Castleton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Vermont?
- Castleton daycares average 3.3 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