Best Daycares in Montpelier, VT — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Montpelier's 12 daycares, 8 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Vermont's statewide rate of 62%. Locally, providers average 3.6 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 6 centers and 4 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Montpelier. 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 Montpelier
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Montpelier: 4.0 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Montpelier: 3.6 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Montpelier: 4.8 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Montpelier?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Montpelier.
- What percentage of Montpelier daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Montpelier daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 62% statewide in Vermont.
- What types of childcare are available in Montpelier?
- 6 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Montpelier.
- How do Montpelier daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Vermont?
- Montpelier daycares average 3.6 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