How do I choose the right daycare in Selma?

When choosing a daycare in Selma, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Alabama's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Alabama) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Selma?

Selma offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 8 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Selma, Alabama (9 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Alabama?

Daycare costs in Alabama typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Selma for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Selma

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

New Hope Apostolic Church

4.55 score

4.9(8)

718 Franklin Street, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9/5 average rating. Parents praise the church atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment. The facility appears to serve primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center.

Positive atmospherestrong leadership (Bishop Joe N. Brown)welcoming communityspiritual environment

Tabernacle Of Praise Church

4.48 score

4.6(20)

850 Woodrow Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

This facility is a religious church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the spiritual ministry, leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere, with visitors describing powerful worship experiences and personal spiritual growth.

Spiritual guidance and growthwelcoming communityclear biblical teachinginspiring leadership

First Class Selma Pre-K

4.47 score

4.7(10)

1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.

friendly and kind staffwelcoming communitypeaceful environmentchild learning and development

Crosspoint Christian Church

4.46 score

4.6(17)

1710 W. Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Crosspoint Christian Church in Selma receives consistently high praise from attendees who emphasize the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and congregants highlight the quality of sermons, music, and community, with particular mention of children's programs and activities.

welcoming atmospherespiritual environmentquality sermonsexcellent praise and worship team

Church Street United Methodist Church

4.3 score

4.6(5)

214 Church Street, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Church Street United Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong faith community focus. The facility is described as beautiful with a positive first visit experience.

welcoming environmentdedicated stafffaith-based valuesbeautiful facility

Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church

4.25 score

4.4(8)

210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews praise Saint Paul's Episcopal Church as a historic and welcoming community space with beautiful architecture and friendly staff. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services, making it unclear how well it functions as a childcare center.

welcoming and friendly staffhistoric and beautiful buildingimpressive architecture and stained glass windowsspiritual atmosphere

New Selmont Baptist Church

3.49 score

3.2(9)

215 Selmont Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Reviews are highly polarized with no consensus on daycare quality. Positive reviews offer minimal detail beyond thumbs up and service enjoyment. Negative reviews focus on allegations of animal abuse by the pastor as a teaching method, with critics arguing this contradicts biblical principles and raises serious concerns about the facility's values.

Service enjoyed

Child Daycare & Preschools in Selma, Alabama

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Selma, Alabama, making up 45% of the 20 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Selma, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Selma, Alabama, out of 20 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Selma, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Alabama's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Alabama)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Selma offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 8 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Alabama typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Selma for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Selma must be licensed by Alabama's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

9 Child Daycare & Preschools in Selma, Alabama

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Selma

Top Rated

First Class Selma Pre-K

Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church

Mcrae Learning Center

All About Our Kids LLC

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Daycare types in Selma