Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 36862 (Lafayette, AL)
For ZIP 36862 (Lafayette, AL), the latest data shows 4 listed providers: 2 head start programs, 2 child care providers.
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Choosing care in ZIP 36862
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 ZIP 36862, Lafayette, 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.
Provider listings in ZIP 36862
Care types in ZIP 36862
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Child Care Providers | 2 | View ZIP directory |
ZIP 36862 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 4 listed care providers in ZIP 36862; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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 74 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 74 |
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Academy Early Learning Center | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Lafayette Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 74 |
| Lafayette Head Start Center | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| Rampey's Day Care Center | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | — |
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Data & methodology
Every figure on this page is drawn from 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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