Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Calera, AL

Calera, Alabama is served by 1 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Calera	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	7	View directory

Preschools in Calera

1 licensed preschools is listed in Calera. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool South Shelby Early Learning Center Pre-K Calera, AL 35040

Head Start Programs in Calera

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Calera. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Calera Head Start Calera, AL 35040 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Calera Head Start/Early Hs Center Calera, AL 35040

Child Care Providers in Calera

7 licensed child care providerss are listed in Calera. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Happy Souls Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider Lit'l Bit Of Fun Child Dev Center Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider Little Cubs Learn And Play Daycare Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider Little Cubs Learn And Play Daycare Ste E Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider School For Amazing Kids, Calera Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider South Shelby Early Learning Center Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider Young Impressions Child Care II Calera, AL 35040

ZIP codes in Calera

ZIP 35040Care providers

How to pick care in Calera

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Calera, AL, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Calera, AL have?

Based on current licensing data, Calera is home to 1 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Calera facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Calera to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Calera licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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