Best Daycares in Saint Augustine, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saint Augustine's 26 daycares, 24 (92%) 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 4.4 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 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Saint Augustine. 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 Saint Augustine
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Augustine: 4.6 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Augustine: 5.0 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Augustine: 4.4 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saint Augustine?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Saint Augustine.
- What percentage of Saint Augustine daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Saint Augustine daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Saint Augustine?
- 21 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Saint Augustine.
- How do Saint Augustine daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Saint Augustine 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