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Licensed Daycare in Auburn, Alabama

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Auburn?

Statewide averages in Alabama run roughly $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Auburn daycares?

All licensed Alabama centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Auburn typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Auburn?

Alabama families can apply for Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

12 licensed daycares in Auburn, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Alabama licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$820/mo

Alabama avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Auburn

ChildCare Aware reports the Alabama average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $660/month for preschool. City-level prices in Auburn 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 overview

Quick 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: 76 kids

ZIP codes covered

36849 4 36832 4 36830 4

Program types in Auburn

Licensed Group Child Care Home

All Auburn licensed centers

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A Group Care

Auburn Kids First Academy #155

Auburn

School Age (5+) Cap 46

A Preschool

Auburn Sunshine Daycare #156

Auburn

Preschool (2-5) Cap 46

B Licensed Center

Birmingham Little Angels #169

Auburn

Infants & Toddlers Cap 101

B Montessori

Birmingham Smart Start Academy #168

Auburn

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 79

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Birmingham #170

Auburn

School Age (5+) Cap 29

F Licensed Center

First Steps Mobile #161

Auburn

Infants & Toddlers Cap 116

G Preschool

Gadsden Cloud Nine Kids #148

Auburn

Preschool (2-5) Cap 118

L Group Care

Little Genius Gadsden #147

Auburn

School Age (5+) Cap 100

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Auburn #154

Auburn

School Age (5+) Cap 25

M Group Care

Mobile Creative Kids #163

Auburn

School Age (5+) Cap 117

M Family Daycare

Mobile Little Scholars #162

Auburn

School Age (5+) Cap 22

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Gadsden #149

Auburn

2 years - 12 years Cap 120

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Auburn, Alabama?

Our directory lists 12 licensed childcare centers in Auburn, Alabama, sourced from Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Auburn?

Statewide averages in Alabama run roughly $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Auburn daycares?

All licensed Alabama centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Auburn typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Auburn?

Alabama families can apply for Alabama Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (866) 528-1694). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Auburn daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Alabama Department of Human Resources — Child Care Services Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.