Best Daycares in Alabaster, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Alabaster's 17 daycares, 2 (12%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Alabama's statewide rate of 12%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Alabama averages of 2.3 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 13 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Alabaster. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Alabama methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Alabaster
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Alabaster: 2.7 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Alabaster: 2.5 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Alabaster: 3.8 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Alabaster?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Alabaster.
- What percentage of Alabaster daycares have high quality ratings?
- 12% of Alabaster daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Alabaster?
- 13 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Alabaster.
- How do Alabaster daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Alabaster daycares average 2.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Alabama statewide average of 2.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Alabama?
- Alabama offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Alabama