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Some of the Best Daycares in Birmingham, AL

Of Birmingham's 242 daycares, 35 (14%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. Locally, providers average 2.4 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 Alabama averages of 2.4 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.

The local market includes 242 centers.

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

242
Daycares
35
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Birmingham

18(7%)
17(7%)
134(55%)
72(30%)
1(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Birmingham: 2.9 (Sample of 242).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Birmingham: 2.4 (Sample of 175).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Birmingham: 4.0 (Sample of 242).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Birmingham

Angel Care Daycare
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.a. Home Child Care
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Caterpillar Corner In-Home Childcare
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ccr St. Vincent Head Start Program
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Einstein's Playground
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Einstein's Playground
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
First Start Childcare Center
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Heavenly Angels
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Jccdc at Inglenook Elementary
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Learning Zone Christian Academy
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Northeast Ymca First Class Pre-K
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Pathways Early Learning Center
Birmingham, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Birmingham?
There are 242 licensed child care providers in Birmingham.
What percentage of Birmingham daycares have high quality ratings?
14% of Birmingham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
What types of childcare are available in Birmingham?
242 center-based providers operate in Birmingham.
How do Birmingham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
Birmingham daycares average 2.4 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