Best Daycares in Mobile, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Mobile's 181 daycares, 29 (16%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Alabama's statewide rate of 12%. Locally, providers average 2.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Alabama averages of 2.3 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 131 centers, 12 group child care homes, and 38 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Alabama's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Mobile. 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 Mobile
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mobile: 3.0 (Sample of 181).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mobile: 2.5 (Sample of 142).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mobile: 4.1 (Sample of 181).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Mobile?
- There are 181 licensed child care providers in Mobile.
- What percentage of Mobile daycares have high quality ratings?
- 16% of Mobile daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Mobile?
- 131 center-based, 50 home-based providers operate in Mobile.
- How do Mobile daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Mobile 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 2.3.
- 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 181 Daycares in Mobile
- Baby Bee's Learning Hive
- Beck's Day Care Center, Inc.
- Bell House Learning Center
- Bells & Whistles
- Blessed Beginnings Child Dev Center
- Bogg's Family Home Daycare
- Boys and Girls Club-Bernard Malkove
- Boys and Girls Club-Kiwanis Branch
- Bright Beginnings Learning Ctr at Provid
- Bright Explorers Daycare Llc
- Bright Explorers Daycare Llc
- Carmen's Child Care Center
- Carolyn's Family Home Childcare
- Carson Learning Academy, Llc
- Christ United Kidz Crossing
- Community Nursery & Preschool Academy
- Community Nursery & Preschool Site Ii
- Community Nursery & Preschool Site Iii
- Community Nursery & Preschool Site Iv
- Corpus Christi Catholic School
- Cottage Hill Baptist Church
- Covenant Academy Site 3
- Covenant Academy Site Ii
- Covenant Church
- Craighead Elementary School
- Creative Kids on Azalea
- Cross and Crown Family Worship Center
- Game Station and Lounge
- Gigi's Playhouse
- Gladys Turner
- Goodwill Gulf Coast Child Development Ce
- Government Street Baptist Church
- Grace Childcare Preschool Ctr of Excelle
- Grace Childcare Preschool Ctr of Excelle
- Grace Childcare Preschool Ctr of Excelle
- Grace Childcare Preschool Ctr of Excelle
- Great Love Childcare Llc
- Grecs Early Learning Center Mid City
- Kickstart 24hr. Child Care Services
- Kid's R Kids
- Kiddie World Daycare Center
- Kids
- Kids on the Go 2
- Kids on the Go Trans & Aftercare Service
- Kids Stuff Preschool
- Kids Zone of Tillman's Corner
- Kidz First Academy
- Kidz Future Learning Academy
- Kidz Korner Child Care, Llc.
- Kidz Villa Learning Academy
- Kimberly Care Christian
- Kimmy Care Educational Developmental Dc
- Kinder Klub Child Care and Learning Ctr
- Knollwood Assembly of God Church
- Koala Kidz
- Kreative Hands Learning Academy
- Saint Dominic Catholic Church
- Saint Mark Methodist Church
- Seeds of Joy
- Sharon's Kidz World
- Sharon's Kidz World Ii
- Sharon's Kidz World Iii
- Smith Kindercare
- Solomon's Jewels Christian Academy
- Spring Hill Baptist Church
- Spring Hill Baptist Church
- Springhill Bright Beginnings Llc
- Springhill Bright Beginnings Llc
- St. Ignatius Catholic School
- St. Luke's Episcopal Church
- St. Mary Parish Catholic Church
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Site Ii
- St. Paul's Episcopal School
- St. Peter's Vision Village Cc & Dev Ctr
- St. Pius X Catholic School
- St. Pius X Catholic School
- Stork's Nezt Preparatory Cdc, Inc.
- Sunrise Daycare Center
- Surge Church/ World of Friends Daycare
- Sweet Peaz Family Home Childcare
- Teddy Bears Child Care
- Tee Tee's Little Angel
- The Bush Tot Spot
- The Clever Caterpillar Learning Ctr Llc
- The Tree House Learning Center
- Tillmans Corner Headstart & Early Headst
- Tiny Toes Academy
- Toddler's Academy Beginners School #3
- Toddlers Grow Here Cc & Learning Academy
- Tracy's Little Ones Home Day Care
- Trinity Kids Learning Center
- Trinity Lutheran School