Best Daycares in Deland, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Deland's 31 daycares, 23 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.9 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 29 centers and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Deland. 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 Deland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Deland: 3.9 (Sample of 31).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Deland: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Deland: 3.9 (Sample of 31).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Deland?
- There are 31 licensed child care providers in Deland.
- What percentage of Deland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Deland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Deland?
- 29 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Deland.
- How do Deland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Deland 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