Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 32579 (Shalimar, FL)
Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 5 listed care providers in ZIP 32579, Shalimar, FL - 3 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, 1 preschools.
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How to compare care in ZIP 32579
Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 32579, Shalimar, FL, 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.
Providers in ZIP 32579
Care types in ZIP 32579
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
What state licensing data shows in ZIP 32579
Among the 5 care providers listed in ZIP 32579, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 267 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 267 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Starz Childcare Inc | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 79 |
| Hill Family Day Care Home | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Longwood Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Okaloosa County School District - Shalimar Elementary School | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| The Church At Shalimar Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 178 |
Frequently asked questions
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Where this data comes from
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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