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Best Daycare Centers in Bay Minette, AL

Compare 8 daycare centers in Bay Minette. Average rating: 4.13/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bay Minette, Alabama at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4.13/5
Parent reviews
33
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Bay Minette has 8 licensed daycares with 33 parent reviews averaging 4.13/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 36507 with 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bay Minette

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.

  1. 1
    First Baptist Church Of Bay Minette
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    1201 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the strong sense of community, welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and diverse ministry programs. Reviewers consistently highlight friendly staff and members who treat visitors like family.

    Strong community atmospherewelcoming to newcomersquality choir and worship servicesdiverse Sunday School classes for all ages
  2. 2
    Cross Roads Head Start
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    9411 Hurricane Road, Bay Minette, AL · Headstart Programs · Capacity: -999 children

    Cross Roads Head Start in Bay Minette receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across recent reviews. Parents praise the caring environment, early learning focus, and positive impact on child development. One parent gave a neutral review, calling it 'okay.'

    caring environmentgreat for early learningpositive environmenthelps children become better students

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Bay Minette

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Bay Minette, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.5avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.83avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bay Minette zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
365078
4.13
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bay Minette (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bay Minette based on parent reviews

First Baptist Church Of Bay Minette

4.5(20)

1201 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL

This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the strong sense of community, welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and diverse ministry programs. Reviewers consistently highlight friendly staff and members who treat visitors like family.

Strong community atmospherewelcoming to newcomersquality choir and worship services

Big Red Barn INC.

5(2)

14968 Morris Road, Bay Minette, AL

One parent highlights director Scarlet's competence and a family-like atmosphere, while another calls it the best daycare in Bay Minette.

competent directorfamily-like treatmenthigh quality

Cross Roads Head Start

4.5(5)

9411 Hurricane Road, Bay Minette, AL

Cross Roads Head Start in Bay Minette receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across recent reviews. Parents praise the caring environment, early learning focus, and positive impact on child development. One parent gave a neutral review, calling it 'okay.'

caring environmentgreat for early learningpositive environment

Cox Day Care Center

3

301 Rain Drive, Bay Minette, AL

Christian Academy Of South Alabama

5

700 D'Olive Street, Bay Minette, AL

Deliverance Ministry Of Jesus Christ

5

105 Lamar Drive, Bay Minette, AL

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Daycare types in Bay Minette

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3

Daycare Centers in Bay Minette, Alabama

There are 8 daycare centers in Bay Minette, Alabama. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bay Minette have an average rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 33 parent reviews.

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

All Daycare Centers in Bay Minette

Showing 8 results

Big Red Barn INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights director Scarlet's competence and a family-like atmosphere, while another calls it the best daycare in Bay Minette.

competent directorfamily-like treatmenthigh quality
Address
14968 Morris Road, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-1296
Christian Academy Of South Alabama
Church Daycare
5
Address
700 D'Olive Street, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-8835
Deliverance Ministry Of Jesus Christ
Church Daycare
5
Address
105 Lamar Drive, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-9964
First Baptist Church Of Bay Minette
Church Daycare
4.5

This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the strong sense of community, welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and diverse ministry programs. Reviewers consistently highlight friendly staff and members who treat visitors like family.

Strong community atmospherewelcoming to newcomersquality choir and worship services
Address
1201 Hand Avenue, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-3744
Cross Roads Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Cross Roads Head Start in Bay Minette receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across recent reviews. Parents praise the caring environment, early learning focus, and positive impact on child development. One parent gave a neutral review, calling it 'okay.'

caring environmentgreat for early learningpositive environment
Address
9411 Hurricane Road, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-5698
Visions Of N. Baldwin Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes a positive experience with teachers, while others report severe administrative failures, including incorrect billing disputes, withholding children due to payment errors, and last-minute closures with charges. Additionally, there are complaints about inadequate supervision regarding biting incidents and a lack of accountability for disruptive behavior.

loved the teacherschild enjoyed attending
Address
801 W. 14th Street, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 580-4209
Cox Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
301 Rain Drive, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-2745
Kinder~Kastle LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that staff failed to supervise a child who was bitten multiple times in a short period, while another criticizes the center for excluding children with challenges and lacking Christian values.

Address
115 N Dobson Avenue, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 752-3929

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Bay Minette, Alabama. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bay Minette have an average Google rating of 4.13 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 63% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bay Minette, 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
Bay Minette offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 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 Bay Minette for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bay Minette 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.