Best Daycares in Pelham, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pelham's 10 daycares, 1 (10%) 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 4.4 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 10 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Pelham. 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 Pelham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pelham: 3.0 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pelham: 2.0 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pelham: 4.4 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pelham?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Pelham.
- What percentage of Pelham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 10% of Pelham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Pelham?
- 10 center-based providers operate in Pelham.
- How do Pelham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Pelham 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