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Some of the Best Daycares in Huntsville, AL

Of Huntsville's 119 daycares, 14 (12%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. Locally, providers average 2.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.2 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 119 centers.

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

119
Daycares
14
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Huntsville

7(6%)
7(6%)
77(65%)
28(24%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Huntsville: 2.9 (Sample of 119).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Huntsville: 2.3 (Sample of 93).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Huntsville: 4.2 (Sample of 119).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Huntsville

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Huntsville?
There are 119 licensed child care providers in Huntsville.
What percentage of Huntsville daycares have high quality ratings?
12% of Huntsville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
What types of childcare are available in Huntsville?
119 center-based providers operate in Huntsville.
How do Huntsville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
Huntsville daycares average 2.3 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