Best Daycares in Florence, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Florence's 24 daycares, 4 (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 4.3 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 24 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Florence. 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 Florence
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Florence: 3.0 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Florence: 2.5 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Florence: 4.3 (Sample of 24).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Florence?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in Florence.
- What percentage of Florence daycares have high quality ratings?
- 17% of Florence daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Florence?
- 24 center-based providers operate in Florence.
- How do Florence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Florence 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