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Some of the Best Daycares in Miami, FL

Of Miami's 958 daycares, 754 (79%) 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 4.1 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 878 centers, 45 group child care homes, and 35 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 Miami. 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.

958
Daycares
754
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Miami

502(52%)
252(26%)
76(8%)
125(13%)
3(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Miami: 4.2 (Sample of 958).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Miami: 5.0 (Sample of 250).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Miami: 4.1 (Sample of 958).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Miami

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Miami?
There are 958 licensed child care providers in Miami.
What percentage of Miami daycares have high quality ratings?
79% of Miami daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
What types of childcare are available in Miami?
878 center-based, 80 home-based providers operate in Miami.
How do Miami daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
Miami 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