Best Daycares in Live Oak, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Live Oak's 17 daycares, 10 (59%) 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 3.6 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 14 centers, 1 group child care home, and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Live Oak. 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 Live Oak
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Live Oak: 3.7 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Live Oak: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Live Oak: 3.6 (Sample of 17).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Live Oak?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Live Oak.
- What percentage of Live Oak daycares have high quality ratings?
- 59% of Live Oak daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Live Oak?
- 14 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Live Oak.
- How do Live Oak daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Live Oak 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