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Best Daycares in Melbourne, FL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Melbourne's 66 daycares, 42 (64%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Florida's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 4.9 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 61 centers and 5 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.

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

66
Daycares
42
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Melbourne

30(45%)
12(18%)
2(3%)
22(33%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Melbourne: 3.8 (Sample of 66).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Melbourne: 4.9 (Sample of 16).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Melbourne: 3.6 (Sample of 66).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Melbourne

Amazing Explorers Academy Viera
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angel Kids Academy Of Brevard, Inc
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Apollo Preschool
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ascension Catholic School
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berri Patch, Inc
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons Academy
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Care For Kids, LLC
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Church At Viera, Inc.
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Coastal Kids Academy Melbourne
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Coral Reef Academy
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Coral Reef Academy
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Education Of Teenage Parents Palm Bay Magnet High School
Melbourne, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Melbourne?
There are 66 licensed child care providers in Melbourne.
What percentage of Melbourne daycares have high quality ratings?
64% of Melbourne daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
What types of childcare are available in Melbourne?
61 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Melbourne.
How do Melbourne daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
Melbourne daycares average 4.9 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 66 Daycares in Melbourne