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Best Daycares in Pensacola, FL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Pensacola's 187 daycares, 138 (74%) 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 4.0 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 140 centers, 3 group child care homes, and 44 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 Pensacola. 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.

187
Daycares
138
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Pensacola

107(57%)
31(17%)
3(2%)
45(24%)
1(1%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pensacola: 4.1 (Sample of 187).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pensacola: 5.0 (Sample of 24).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pensacola: 4.0 (Sample of 187).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Pensacola

A Top Notch Christian Academy
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
All About Kids Children's Center
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Amazin Kids
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Amazing Grace Christian Preschool
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bellview Elementary School
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beulah's Pre-K And Learning Center Inc
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beyond Bibs And Bottles Daycare
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Big Lagoon Learning Center
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast - Pensacola-Englewood Club
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Brite Start Learning And Child Care Center LLC
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
CAP Head Start - Lincoln Park Elementary
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
CAP Head Start - Myrtle Grove Center
Pensacola, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Pensacola?
There are 187 licensed child care providers in Pensacola.
What percentage of Pensacola daycares have high quality ratings?
74% of Pensacola daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
What types of childcare are available in Pensacola?
140 center-based, 47 home-based providers operate in Pensacola.
How do Pensacola daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
Pensacola 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

All 187 Daycares in Pensacola

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