Best Daycares in Saint Petersburg, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Saint Petersburg's 29 daycares, 24 (83%) 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 4.0 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 20 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 5 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 Saint Petersburg. 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 Petersburg
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Petersburg: 4.1 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Petersburg: 5.0 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Saint Petersburg: 4.0 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Saint Petersburg?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Saint Petersburg.
- What percentage of Saint Petersburg daycares have high quality ratings?
- 83% of Saint Petersburg 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 Petersburg?
- 20 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Saint Petersburg.
- How do Saint Petersburg daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Saint Petersburg 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