Best Daycares in Anniston, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Anniston's 30 daycares, 5 (17%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. Locally, providers average 2.5 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 Alabama averages of 2.4 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 30 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Anniston. 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 Anniston
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Anniston: 2.9 (Sample of 30).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Anniston: 2.5 (Sample of 22).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Anniston: 4.2 (Sample of 30).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Anniston?
- There are 30 licensed child care providers in Anniston.
- What percentage of Anniston daycares have high quality ratings?
- 17% of Anniston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Anniston?
- 30 center-based providers operate in Anniston.
- How do Anniston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Anniston 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 2.4.
- 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