Best Daycare Centers in Bessemer, AL
Compare 38 daycare centers in Bessemer. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bessemer, Alabama at a glance
- Daycares
- 38
- Avg rating
- 4.4/5
- Parent reviews
- 213
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 16
Bessemer has 38 licensed daycares with 213 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.16 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 35020 with 33 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bessemer
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.
- 1Einstein'S Playground4.64 score4.8(20)
7555 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
The reviews provided are not for Einstein's Playground daycare but rather for The Worship Center Christian Church. No actual daycare reviews are available for this center.
None mentioned for daycare - 2New Bethlehem Baptist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
1732 - 11th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are not about daycare services but rather about the church itself and its religious services. All reviewers praise the church's pastoral leadership, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual teaching.
Welcoming environmentclean facilitystrong pastoral leadershipbiblical teaching - 3Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church4.59 score4.8(14)
2600 - Fairfax Avenue, Bessemer, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church operates as a religious facility and daycare in Bessemer, Alabama. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming community atmosphere, inspirational worship experiences, and quality childcare services. The facility is described as family-oriented with excellent programming.
Warm and inviting communityinspirational worship and sermonsfamily-oriented environmentexcellent childcare services - 4New Life Interfaith Ministries Site II4.56 score4.7(20)
1627 Carolina Avenue, Bessemer, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility as a church and school with a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight the quality of biblical teaching, friendly staff, and positive spiritual impact on their families.
Welcoming family atmospherequality biblical teachingfriendly and kind staffPastor George Matthews II's leadership - 5New Life Interfaith Ministries4.56 score4.7(20)
1622-7th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
New Life Interfaith Ministries is a church-based facility in Bessemer, Alabama with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality biblical teaching, and strong leadership under Pastor George Matthews II. The facility is noted for its awards ceremonies, friendly staff, and practical application of Christian education.
Welcoming family atmospherepractical biblical teachingfriendly staff and greetersstrong pastoral leadership - 6Triumph The Church And Kingdom Of God4.56 score4.7(20)
1431 - 13th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
TRIUMPH THE CHURCH AND KINGDOM OF GOD is a religious facility in Bessemer, Alabama that operates a daycare and after-care program alongside church services. Parents consistently praise the loving, family-oriented atmosphere with biblical teachings, friendly staff, and community support services including a food pantry and fresh produce distribution.
Loving and welcoming atmosphereclean buildingcaring leadershipspiritual focus - 7Rock Creek Church Of God4.51 score4.7(13)
1001 Park Road, Bessemer, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rock Creek Church of God in Bessemer, Alabama operates a daycare within a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the staff's dedication to childcare and the welcoming church community. The facility is also noted for supporting youth programs like Boy Scouts.
caring and devoted staffchildren well taken care ofwelcoming and inviting communitygood church environment - 8Canaan Baptist Church4.44 score4.8(6)
824 15th Street N, Bessemer, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer receives consistently positive feedback with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, spiritual experience, and the people involved. However, the reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.
Friendly staffwonderful pastorgreat worship experiencewelcoming community - 9Ca Ministries4.4 score4.8(5)
931 -3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
CA Ministries receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the facility and experience. However, one parent questioned whether the daycare is delivering on its promises despite finding it convenient.
Great experienceuplifting servicefaith-based approachconvenient location - 10Faith Deliverance Ministries Site-II4.4 score4.8(5)
1300 18th Aveune North, Bessemer, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Faith Deliverance Ministries Site-II in Bessemer receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the experience and staff. One parent noted convenience but questioned whether the facility delivers on its promises.
Great experienceuplifting serviceconvenient locationcaring staff
Rating Distribution
Based on 28 daycares with Google ratings in Bessemer
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 213 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bessemer, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bessemer zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35020 | 33 | 4.35 | 13 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bessemer (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
31–75 children
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bessemer based on parent reviews
Einstein'S Playground
7555 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer, AL
The reviews provided are not for Einstein's Playground daycare but rather for The Worship Center Christian Church. No actual daycare reviews are available for this center.
New Bethlehem Baptist Church
1732 - 11th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
Reviews are not about daycare services but rather about the church itself and its religious services. All reviewers praise the church's pastoral leadership, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual teaching.
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church
2600 - Fairfax Avenue, Bessemer, AL
Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church operates as a religious facility and daycare in Bessemer, Alabama. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming community atmosphere, inspirational worship experiences, and quality childcare services. The facility is described as family-oriented with excellent programming.
New Life Interfaith Ministries Site II
1627 Carolina Avenue, Bessemer, AL
All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility as a church and school with a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight the quality of biblical teaching, friendly staff, and positive spiritual impact on their families.
New Life Interfaith Ministries
1622-7th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
New Life Interfaith Ministries is a church-based facility in Bessemer, Alabama with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, quality biblical teaching, and strong leadership under Pastor George Matthews II. The facility is noted for its awards ceremonies, friendly staff, and practical application of Christian education.
Triumph The Church And Kingdom Of God
1431 - 13th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
TRIUMPH THE CHURCH AND KINGDOM OF GOD is a religious facility in Bessemer, Alabama that operates a daycare and after-care program alongside church services. Parents consistently praise the loving, family-oriented atmosphere with biblical teachings, friendly staff, and community support services including a food pantry and fresh produce distribution.
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Daycare Centers in Bessemer, Alabama
There are 38 daycare centers in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 28 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.49 stars. Our analysis covers 213 parent reviews. Parents in Bessemer most frequently praise daycares for clean building, clean facility, and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer
Showing 38 results
- Address
- 3965 Parkwood Road S.E., Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 434-2954
- Address
- 310 6th Street South, Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 424-9499
- Address
- 519 4th Avenue S.W., Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 428-6844
- Address
- 2722-12th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 424-3772
- Address
- 831 Eastern Valley Road, Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 426-6111
One parent describes the facility as a welcoming and nonjudgmental place for worship and fellowship, while another notes it provides good spiritual food. A separate review mentions attending a cousin's funeral there, indicating the space is used for community events.
- Address
- 2508 - 9th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 434-2339
Reviewers describe the facility as a powerful religious ministry focused on prayer, fasting, and Godly living, with one parent specifically noting the welcoming and happy atmosphere of the staff. The few reviews highlight the spiritual nature of the environment and the friendly demeanor of the leadership team. No specific childcare-related concerns or operational negatives were mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 1710 - 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 565-7715
- Address
- 1401 - 4th Avenue Sw, Bessemer, AL
- Phone
- (205) 425-9577
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 20 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
- Church Daycare — 14 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities