Best Daycares in Key West, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Key West's 26 daycares, 19 (73%) 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 16 centers and 10 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Key West. 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 Key West
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Key West: 4.0 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Key West: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Key West: 3.9 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Key West?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Key West.
- What percentage of Key West daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Key West daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Key West?
- 16 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Key West.
- How do Key West daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Key West 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