Best Daycares in Madison, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Madison's 35 daycares, 0 (0%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.9 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 35 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Madison. 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 Madison
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 2.7 (Sample of 35).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 2.0 (Sample of 26).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 3.9 (Sample of 35).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Madison?
- There are 35 licensed child care providers in Madison.
- What percentage of Madison daycares have high quality ratings?
- 0% of Madison daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Madison?
- 35 center-based providers operate in Madison.
- How do Madison daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Madison 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