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Best Daycares in Jacksonville, FL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Jacksonville's 804 daycares, 617 (77%) 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 4.0 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 641 centers, 35 group child care homes, and 128 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Jacksonville. 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.

804
Daycares
617
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Jacksonville

448(56%)
169(21%)
36(4%)
132(16%)
19(2%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Jacksonville: 4.1 (Sample of 804).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Jacksonville: 5.0 (Sample of 110).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Jacksonville: 4.0 (Sample of 804).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Jacksonville

(A.L.E.C.) Academy Of Learning And Early Care
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
1st Journey Learning Center
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
413 Learning Academy
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Haven Early Learning Center
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Place Montessori School
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Great Child's Place Llc
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Happy Place For Children
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Kid's Learning Experience II
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Magical Beginning Learning Academy
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Magical Beginning Learning Academy II
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.R.T. Learning Center
Jacksonville, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Jacksonville?
There are 804 licensed child care providers in Jacksonville.
What percentage of Jacksonville daycares have high quality ratings?
77% of Jacksonville daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
What types of childcare are available in Jacksonville?
641 center-based, 163 home-based providers operate in Jacksonville.
How do Jacksonville daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville 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

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