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Some of the Best Daycares in Rutland, VT

Of Rutland's 35 daycares, 15 (43%) 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 4.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Vermont averages of 3.4 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.

The local market includes 17 centers and 11 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Vermont's average of 38%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Rutland. 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.

35
Daycares
15
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Rutland

7(20%)
8(23%)
2(6%)
18(51%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Rutland: 3.1 (Sample of 35).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Rutland: 3.1 (Sample of 35).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Rutland: 4.0 (Sample of 35).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Rutland

Children's Discovery Center for Early Learning
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Good Shepherd's Little Lambs
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Rutland Area Christian School
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Rutland County Head Start - Meadow Street
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Rutland County Parent Child Center, Inc.
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Tapestry Program's Northwest Primary School's After School Program
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Tapestry Program's Rutland Intermediate School After School Program
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Expanding Minds Early Learning Center LLC
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Horizons Early Learning Center
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Lambs Academy at Grace
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Littlest Lambs at Grace
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Rutland County Parent Child Center 2Gen
Rutland, VT
★★★★★ 4 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Rutland?
There are 35 licensed child care providers in Rutland.
What percentage of Rutland daycares have high quality ratings?
43% of Rutland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 62% statewide in Vermont.
What types of childcare are available in Rutland?
17 center-based, 11 home-based providers operate in Rutland.
How do Rutland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Vermont?
Rutland 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