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Some of the Best Daycares in Tuscaloosa, AL

Of Tuscaloosa's 55 daycares, 9 (16%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. 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 2.4 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.

The local market includes 55 centers.

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

55
Daycares
9
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Tuscaloosa

4(7%)
5(9%)
32(58%)
13(24%)
1(2%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Tuscaloosa: 3.0 (Sample of 55).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Tuscaloosa: 2.5 (Sample of 42).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Tuscaloosa: 4.1 (Sample of 55).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Tuscaloosa

Crimson Tots
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Capitol School Montessori Twos
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Capitol School Preschool
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Tuscaloosa Academy Preschool
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alberta Head Start/early Head Start
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
First Baptist Church - Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
First Presbyterian Preschool
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Tender Loving Care
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Tender Loving Care - East
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
A+ Academy
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 3 Stars
A+ Academy #4
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Above and Beyond Childcare, Llc
Tuscaloosa, AL
★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Tuscaloosa?
There are 55 licensed child care providers in Tuscaloosa.
What percentage of Tuscaloosa daycares have high quality ratings?
16% of Tuscaloosa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
What types of childcare are available in Tuscaloosa?
55 center-based providers operate in Tuscaloosa.
How do Tuscaloosa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
Tuscaloosa 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 2.4.
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