Best Daycares in Fernandina Beach, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Fernandina Beach's 20 daycares, 15 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 17 centers, 1 group child care home, and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fernandina Beach: 3.9 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fernandina Beach: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fernandina Beach: 3.9 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fernandina Beach?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Fernandina Beach.
- What percentage of Fernandina Beach daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach?
- 17 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Fernandina Beach.
- How do Fernandina Beach daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Fernandina 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