Some of the Best Daycares in Opelika, AL
Of Opelika's 36 daycares, 2 (6%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. Locally, providers average 2.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 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 36 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Opelika. 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 Opelika
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Opelika: 2.9 (Sample of 36).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Opelika: 2.2 (Sample of 32).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Opelika: 4.5 (Sample of 36).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Opelika
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Opelika?
- There are 36 licensed child care providers in Opelika.
- What percentage of Opelika daycares have high quality ratings?
- 6% of Opelika daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Opelika?
- 36 center-based providers operate in Opelika.
- How do Opelika daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Opelika daycares average 2.2 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