Best Daycares in Delray Beach, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Delray Beach's 46 daycares, 38 (83%) 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 4.3 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 38 centers and 8 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Delray 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 Delray Beach
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Delray Beach: 4.3 (Sample of 46).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Delray Beach: 5.0 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Delray Beach: 4.3 (Sample of 46).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Delray Beach?
- There are 46 licensed child care providers in Delray Beach.
- What percentage of Delray Beach daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Delray 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 Delray Beach?
- 38 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Delray Beach.
- How do Delray Beach daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Delray 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