State-Sourced State-Verified Free Search

Licensed Daycare in Forest Home, Alabama

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Forest Home?

Statewide averages in Alabama run roughly $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Forest Home daycares?

All licensed Alabama centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Forest Home typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Forest Home?

Alabama families can apply for Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$820/mo

Alabama avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Forest Home

ChildCare Aware reports the Alabama average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $660/month for preschool. City-level prices in Forest Home vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Alabama families may also qualify for Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694).

Full Alabama licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:7
Preschool ratio: 1:13
Avg capacity: 40 kids

ZIP codes covered

36030 3

Program types in Forest Home

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

All Forest Home licensed centers

Page 1 of 1

G Group Care

Growing Minds Florence #41

Forest Home

School Age (5+) Cap 30

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Forest Home, Alabama?

Our directory lists 3 licensed childcare centers in Forest Home, Alabama, sourced from Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Forest Home?

Statewide averages in Alabama run roughly $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Forest Home daycares?

All licensed Alabama centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Forest Home typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Forest Home?

Alabama families can apply for Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Forest Home daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.