Best Daycares in Defuniak Springs, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Defuniak Springs's 21 daycares, 18 (86%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Florida's statewide rate of 76%. 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 17 centers, 1 group child care home, and 3 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Defuniak Springs. 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 Defuniak Springs
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Defuniak Springs: 4.2 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Defuniak Springs: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Defuniak Springs: 4.1 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Defuniak Springs?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Defuniak Springs.
- What percentage of Defuniak Springs daycares have high quality ratings?
- 86% of Defuniak Springs daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Defuniak Springs?
- 17 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Defuniak Springs.
- How do Defuniak Springs daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Defuniak Springs 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