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Childcare centers in Bessemer, AL

Bessemer has 59 licensed childcare centers and homes in Alabama's licensing records. Among the 300 Alabama cities with listings, Bessemer ranks #5 by centers and homes on file. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division (opens in a new tab) public records · Alabama childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 59licensed centers and homes in Bessemeron file in the state's licensing records
  • 3,049licensed seatsof 59 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 75%serve infantsof 57 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 77%open before 7 AMof 52 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 35%open after 6 PMof 52 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Bessemer

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Paying for childcare in Bessemer

Three programs can help Bessemer families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Bessemer", it counts Bessemer centers and homes; where it says "Across Alabama", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Bessemer

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Bessemer?

Bessemer has 59 licensed childcare centers and homes in Alabama's licensing records. Among the 300 Alabama cities with listings, Bessemer ranks #5 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division public records · Alabama license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →