Best Daycares in Derby, VT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Derby's 17 daycares, 10 (59%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Vermont's statewide rate of 62%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 16 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Vermont's average of 38%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Derby. 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 Derby
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Derby: 3.2 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Derby: 3.1 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Derby: 4.2 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Derby?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Derby.
- What percentage of Derby daycares have high quality ratings?
- 59% of Derby daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 62% statewide in Vermont.
- What types of childcare are available in Derby?
- 1 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Derby.
- How do Derby daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Vermont?
- Derby daycares average 3.1 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