Best Daycares in Daytona Beach, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Daytona Beach's 44 daycares, 37 (84%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Florida's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 Florida averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 37 centers, 3 group child care homes, and 4 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Daytona Beach. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Florida methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Daytona Beach
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Daytona Beach: 4.2 (Sample of 44).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Daytona Beach: 5.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Daytona Beach: 4.1 (Sample of 44).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Daytona Beach?
- There are 44 licensed child care providers in Daytona Beach.
- What percentage of Daytona Beach daycares have high quality ratings?
- 84% of Daytona Beach daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Daytona Beach?
- 37 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Daytona Beach.
- How do Daytona Beach daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Daytona Beach daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Florida statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Florida?
- Florida offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Florida