Licensed Daycare in Fort Payne, Alabama
3 licensed daycares in Fort Payne, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Alabama licensing records.
Fort Payne listings updated May 2026 from official Alabama records.
Daycare in Fort Payne: what parents should know
There are 3 licensed childcare providers on record in Fort Payne, with Infant Care the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Alabama license at indexing time, sourced from Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division.
For age coverage, 1 center in Fort Payne report infant care (roughly 33% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Fort Payne spans 2+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute.
In total, Fort Payne providers are approved for approximately 219 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Fort Payne childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Fort Payne
ChildCare Aware reports the Alabama average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $660/month for preschool. City-level prices in Fort Payne vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Alabama families may also qualify for Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694).
Full Alabama licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg capacity
- 73 kids
Program types in Fort Payne
Largest licensed centers in Fort Payne
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Fort Payne licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Fort Payne
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programAlabama Child Care Subsidy Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(866) 528-1694 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Fort Payne, Alabama are compiled from official Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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