Best Daycares in Dunedin, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Dunedin's 21 daycares, 14 (67%) 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 3.8 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 20 centers and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Dunedin. 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 Dunedin
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Dunedin: 3.9 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Dunedin: 5.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Dunedin: 3.8 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Dunedin?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Dunedin.
- What percentage of Dunedin daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Dunedin daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Dunedin?
- 20 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Dunedin.
- How do Dunedin daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Dunedin 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
All 21 Daycares in Dunedin
- City of Dunedin/Recreation Division - Before and After School Program (Dunedin Elementary)
- City Of Dunedin/Recreation Division-Before/After School Program (Garrison Jones Elementary)
- City Of Dunedin/Recreation Division-Before/After School Program (San Jose Elementary)
- Countryside Christian Preschool - Dunedin Campus
- Curlew Learning Center