Best Daycares in Opa Locka, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Opa Locka's 22 daycares, 21 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.6 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 21 centers and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Opa Locka. 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 Opa Locka
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Opa Locka: 4.7 (Sample of 22).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Opa Locka: 5.0 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Opa Locka: 4.6 (Sample of 22).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Opa Locka?
- There are 22 licensed child care providers in Opa Locka.
- What percentage of Opa Locka daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Opa Locka daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Opa Locka?
- 21 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Opa Locka.
- How do Opa Locka daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Opa Locka 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