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Best Daycares in Gulf Shores, AL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Gulf Shores's 8 daycares, 1 (13%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. Locally, providers average 2.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 8 centers.

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

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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Gulf Shores

1(13%)
0(0%)
2(25%)
5(63%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gulf Shores: 2.6 (Sample of 8).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gulf Shores: 2.0 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gulf Shores: 3.1 (Sample of 8).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Gulf Shores

Lil Elms Tree House
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Lil Elms Christian Care
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Sharolyn Duggan
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Church at the Shores
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Gsmc
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 2 Stars
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 2 Stars
South Baldwin Christian Academy
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 2 Stars
St. Andrew by the Sea Community Church
Gulf Shores, AL
★★★★★ 2 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Gulf Shores?
There are 8 licensed child care providers in Gulf Shores.
What percentage of Gulf Shores daycares have high quality ratings?
13% of Gulf Shores daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
What types of childcare are available in Gulf Shores?
8 center-based providers operate in Gulf Shores.
How do Gulf Shores daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
Gulf Shores daycares average 2.0 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 8 Daycares in Gulf Shores