Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 35040 (Calera, AL)
Drawing on public state data, this directory lists 10 listed care providers in ZIP 35040, Calera, AL - 1 preschools, 2 head start programs, 7 child care providers.
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What state licensing data shows in ZIP 35040
Among the 10 care providers listed in ZIP 35040, 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. 1 of these providers report 8 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 10 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 8 |
How to compare care in ZIP 35040
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.
For families in ZIP 35040, Calera, AL, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calera Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Calera Head Start/Early Hs Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Happy Souls | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Lit'l Bit Of Fun Child Dev Center | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Little Cubs Learn And Play Daycare | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Little Cubs Learn And Play Daycare Ste E | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| School For Amazing Kids, Calera | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| South Shelby Early Learning Center | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| South Shelby Early Learning Center Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Young Impressions Child Care II | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
Providers in ZIP 35040
Care types in ZIP 35040
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Preschools | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Child Care Providers | 7 | View ZIP directory |
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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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