Some of the Best Daycares in Dothan, AL
Of Dothan's 58 daycares, 12 (21%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 3.9 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 58 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dothan. 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 Dothan
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dothan: 2.9 (Sample of 58).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dothan: 2.5 (Sample of 37).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dothan: 3.9 (Sample of 58).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Dothan
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dothan?
- There are 58 licensed child care providers in Dothan.
- What percentage of Dothan daycares have high quality ratings?
- 21% of Dothan daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Dothan?
- 58 center-based providers operate in Dothan.
- How do Dothan daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Dothan 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