Best Daycares in Birmingham, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
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
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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
All 242 Daycares in Birmingham
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- A + Academy #5
- A Dear Daycare Inc.
- A+ Academy #2
- Abc Child Dev Center Wildwood
- Agape Worship Ministries
- Ages and Stages Learning Center
- Al Stem Ed Early Childhood Learning Ctr
- Alabama Waldorf School
- All God's Children Daycare
- Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church
- Amazing Kids World Cdc
- Ami First Class Pre-K #2
- Angel Care Daycare
- Arrington
- Asbury Umc
- Ava-Jay's Child Care
B
- Baby Duck Academy Llc
- Be'kare Child Dev Center
- Bestow Schools/bestow Early Learning Ctr
- Bham City School @ Avondale Elem.
- Bham City School @ Epic
- Bham City School @ Glen Iris Elem.
- Bham City School @ Hemphill Elem.
- Bham City School @ Huffman Academy
- Bham City School @ Minor Elem.
- Bham City School @ Oliver Elem.
- Bham City School @ Oxmoor Elem.
- Bham City School @ Phillips Academy
- Bham City School @ Princeton Elem.
- Bham City School @ Sunvalley Elem.
- Bham City School @ W. J. Christian
- Bham City Schools @ Brown Elem.
- Big Blue Marble Academy Inverness
- Birmingham Early Learning Center
- Bloom Grow Blossom Learning Center
- Briarwood Presbyterian School
- Bright Eyed Bushy Tail D.c. Home
- Bright Futures Academy
- Bright Horizons at Riverchase
- Brookwood Baptist Church
- Bryant's Daycare & Learning Center Llc
C
- C.a. Home Child Care
- Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church
- Calvary Resurrection Christian Academy
- Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center
- Canterbury United Methodist Church
- Carson Village Day Care Center
- Caterpillar Corner In-Home Childcare
- Ccr Head Start Tarrant Center
- Ccr St. Vincent Head Start Program
- Central Park
- Childcare Heaven Dev Center Site #3
- Children of the World Home Child Care
- Christ Church United Methodist
- Church of the Ascension Vestavia Hills
- Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center
- Cooper Green Head Start/ Early Hs Center
- Cornerstone Elementary School
- Creative Canvas Day School Llc
- Creative Imagination Academy
- Cute Giggles Childcare
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F
G
- Giggles & Wiggles Academy
- Glad Tidings Day Care
- Glen Iris Baptist School
- God Chose Hatcher Angel's Learning Ctr
- Golden Pearls Home Care
- Grace, a United Methodist Congregation
- Gracie's Garden
- Gran Gran Star's
- Greater Emmanuel Temple
- Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
- Green Valley Baptist Church
- Growing Berries on the Vine Christian Dc
- Growing in Grace Child Development
H
- Hand in Hand Early Learning Program
- Happy Faces Christian Academy
- Happy Tots
- Happy Tots #2
- Heavenly Angels
- High Tech Tots Child Development Ctr
- Highlands School Family Center
- Highlands United Methodist Chu. Cdc
- Hilltop Montessori School
- Holy Family Catholic Academy Pre K Prgm.
- Hope Community Child Development Ctr.
- Hudson's 1st Class Academy
- Huggs & Kisses, Inc.
J
- J. Alex Child Development Center
- J. Alex Child Development Center - Pione
- J. L. Miller Early Learning Center
- James Rushton Early Learning Center
- Jccdc at Inglenook Elementary
- Jccdc at Martha Gaskins Elementary
- Jessica's Little Einsteins Learn Ctr Llc
- Joiner Manor Childcare
- Joseph Bruno Montessori Diocese of B'ham
- Joshua Learning Tree Academy
- Jump Start Academy
- Just Being Me Kids Christian Academy
K
- Kiddie Academy Meadowbrook-Birmingham
- Kiddie Clubhouse Learning Ctr
- Kids First Dev Academy South Hampton
- Kids First Dev. Acad/dba Kids First East
- Kids First Development Academy Inc
- Kids First Developmental Academy
- Kids R Us Learning Center
- Kidz Learning Center
- Kingdom Family Christian Fellowship
- Kingston Early Hs/ Head Start Center
- Kj's Daycare
L
- L & B Community Development Site 1
- L & B Community Development Site 2
- La Petite Academy
- La Petite Academy Grayson Valley
- La Petite Academy Highway 150
- Lakeside Baptist Church
- Learning Zone Christian Academy
- Life Changers Christian Academy
- Life Changing Worship Center
- Life Church Birmingham
- Little Gifts
- Little Legends Luv & Care Daycare Llc
- Little People's Pathway, Inc.
- Love Joy Ministries Church Inc. Site 1
- Love's Child Care Group Home
M
- Mary's Little Angels
- Metropolitan Day School
- Mini Blessings Daycare Llc
- Miss Lee's Home Childcare, Llc
- Mitchell's Place
- Montclair Early Learning Center
- Monument of Love Christian Life Ministry
- Mountain Brook Baptist Church
- Mountain Brook Community Church
- Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church
- Mountain Chapel Methodist Church
- Moxi Homewood
- Ms. Brenae's Home Care and Preschool
- Mustard Seed Faith Cathedral Daycare
N
- Near and Dear Child Care Ctr
- New Beginning Christian Child Dev. Ctr.
- New Hope Christ.pre K 4 & After Sch Care
- New Hope Christian Daycare
- New Hope Christian Preschool
- New Horizon Academy Llc
- New Life Church
- New Rising Star Early Childhood Dev Ctr
- Next Level Learning Academy East
- Next Phase Early Learning Center
- Nikkiland Learning Center
- Nikkiland Learning Center (ensley)
- Northeast Community Ymca
- Northeast Ymca First Class Pre-K
O
P
- Pamper Me Nursery Child Dev Ctr
- Pathways Early Learning Center
- Pattycake Academy Building A
- Pattycake Academy Building B
- Pattycake Academy West
- Peace and Smiles Day Care
- Peppermint Patty/faithful Few Church
- Precious Moment Child Dev & Learning Ctr
- Precious Tots Child Dev. Ctr., Llc
- Preschool Partners
- Prestige Child Development and Learning
- Primrose School of Meadowbrook
- Prince Etta Henderson
- Punkin Patch Kids Academy
R
S
- Saint Mark Early Learning Center and 5k
- Scholars of the Future Learning Ctr Llc
- Shantaclear's Playhouse
- Shaping Dreams Daycare (2)
- Sons & Daughters of Salv. Mentorship Llc
- South Hampton
- Spiritual Growth Iii
- Square by Square Christian Home Day Care
- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
- Sweet Ones Day Care
T
- Tbaa Learning Center
- Tender Christian Care Family Day Care
- The Assembly of Divine Reality, Inc.
- The Caring Corner Huggs & Kisses
- The Children's Place
- The Church at Brook Hills
- The Heritage Church Site 4
- The Heritage Church Site 6
- The House of Learning Home Day Care
- The Learning Experience
- The Learning Express Childcare Center
- The Metropolitan Day School
- Tiny Toes Nursery & Cdc Inc #2
- Todaycare Ssa Child Dev Center
- Touched by an Angel Learning Center
- Touched by an Angel Learning Center Ii
- Tower Learning Center
- Tracy's Treasure Co., Llc
- Tracy's Treasure Company Llc
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