Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Shelby County

Shelby County, Alabama is home to 8 state-licensed care providers across 12 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, AL 3 providers Alabaster, AL 8 providers Birmingham, AL 10 providers Calera, AL 10 providers Chelsea, AL 3 providers Columbiana, AL 4 providers Helena, AL 5 providers Hoover, AL 8 providers Montevallo, AL 1 providers Pelham, AL 7 providers Swalabaster, AL 2 providers Vestavia Hills, AL 1 providers

Preschools in Shelby County

8 providers in Shelby County: Hoover, Pelham, Birmingham, Calera, Alabaster

Preschool Ardent Preschool Greystone LLC Hoover, AL 35242 Preschool Ardent Preschool Trace Crossings Hoover, AL 35242 Preschool Ardent Preschool Valleydale LLC Hoover, AL 35244 Preschool Heritage Preschool Of Pelham Pelham, AL 35124 Preschool Heritage Preschool Of Ross Bridge Hoover, AL 35244 Preschool Ms. Brenae's Home Care And Preschool Birmingham, AL 35242 Preschool South Shelby Early Learning Center Pre-K Calera, AL 35040 Preschool Vinehouse Nursery, LLC Alabaster, AL 35007

Head Start Programs in Shelby County

4 providers in Shelby County: Calera, Columbiana

Head Start Program Calera Head Start Calera, AL 35040 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Calera Head Start/Early Hs Center Calera, AL 35040 Head Start Program Columbiana Head Start Columbiana, AL 35051 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Columbiana Head Start/Early Hs Center Columbiana, AL 35051
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Child Care Providers in Shelby County

50 providers in Shelby County: Chelsea, Helena, Hoover, Birmingham, Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, Calera

Child Care Provider Aim Academy Of Chelsea Chelsea, AL 35043 Child Care Provider Aim Academy Of Helena Helena, AL 35080 Child Care Provider Big Blue Marble Hoover, AL 35244 Child Care Provider Big Blue Marble Academy Inverness Birmingham, AL 35242 Child Care Provider Bright Horizons At Riverchase Birmingham, AL 35244 Child Care Provider Cedar Oaks Learning Center Columbiana, AL 35051 Child Care Provider Chandalar Innovative Learning Academy Pelham, AL 35124 Child Care Provider Chase Learning Center Pelham, AL 35124 Child Care Provider Chase Learning Center & Daycare, INC. Pelham, AL 35124 Child Care Provider Chase Learning Center Infant Care Pelham, AL 35124 Child Care Provider Children's Lighthouse @ Hoover Hoover, AL 35244 Child Care Provider Christy Abraham Hoover, AL 35244 Child Care Provider Dena Vice Alabaster, AL 35007 Child Care Provider Happy Souls Calera, AL 35040 Child Care Provider Hilltop Montessori School Birmingham, AL 35242 Child Care Provider Jalex Child Development Ctr Montevallo Montevallo, AL 35115 Child Care Provider Kiddie Academy Meadowbrook-Birmingham Birmingham, AL 35242 Child Care Provider La Petite Academy Birmingham, AL 35242 Child Care Provider La Petite Academy Highway 150 Birmingham, AL 35244 Child Care Provider La Petite Academy- Pelham Pelham, AL 35124 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 Little Cubs Learn And Play Dev. Ctr Swalabaster, AL 35007 Child Care Provider Little Feet Home Day Care Columbiana, AL 35051 Child Care Provider Little Hearts Home Daycare Alabaster, AL 35007 Child Care Provider Little Pals, INC Chelsea, AL 35043 Child Care Provider Lowden Family Daycare AL 35114 Child Care Provider Ms. Tammy's Group Home Alabaster, AL 35007 Child Care Provider New Beginnings Academy Alabaster, AL 35007

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Choosing care in Shelby County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Shelby County, 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 state-licensed care providers does Shelby County have?
According to current licensing data, Shelby County, Alabama has 8 licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.
Which cities in Shelby County have care providers?
Based on the current data, , Alabaster, Birmingham, Calera, Chelsea and others have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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