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208 Daycare Centers in Birmingham, Alabama

Browse all 208 daycare centers in Birmingham, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Birmingham

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

    3775 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham is highly praised by families as a welcoming and inclusive faith community. Parents consistently highlight the warm, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community across all ages. The facility is noted for its excellent preschool program and commitment to acceptance regardless of background or faith journey.

    welcoming and inclusive environmentstrong community atmosphereexcellent preschool programcaring clergy
  2. 2

    225 Centerview Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mountaintop Community Church is a non-denominational Christian facility founded in 1992 that serves over 2,000 members. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where visitors and long-time attendees alike feel like family. The church is recognized for its contemporary worship, community involvement, and spiritual growth resources.

    warm and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereinclusive communitystrong spiritual foundation
  3. 3

    5125 Sicard Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Grace UMC is a welcoming United Methodist congregation in Birmingham that focuses on family, community, and faith-based learning. Parents consistently praise the inclusive, non-judgmental environment and strong leadership under Pastor Wade. The church offers programs for all ages including nursery, children's church, and family events.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentPastor Wade's relevant and scriptural sermonsstrong sense of community and familyquality music programs
  4. 4

    328 Robison Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility is primarily a religious worship center rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the church's worship experience, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with their spiritual experience.

    Inspiring worship and praiseimpactful sermons from Pastor Harriswelcoming communityinclusive for all ages
  5. 5

    151 Covenant Way, Birmingham, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for Covenant Community Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and recommend the organization.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorstrong sense of community and familyChrist-centered teachings
  6. 6

    2725 24th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center as an excellent daycare facility. All reviewers highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, exceptional cleanliness, and strong academic curriculum. Children show developmental progress and parents report their kids are happy and eager to attend.

    Warm and friendly staffDirector Ms. Vivian highly praisedClean and organized facilityAcademic-focused curriculum
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    Christian Life Church
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    2490 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Christian Life Church in Birmingham is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse congregation, and strong children's ministry program. Parents consistently praise the pastoral leadership, worship services, and sense of community. The facility's security and check-in/check-out processes were specifically noted as reliable.

    welcoming atmospherediverse and inclusive communityexcellent children's ministryengaging worship services
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    700 - 23rd Avenue Nw, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church receives unanimous 5-star ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastor Taylor's relatable messaging. Attendees consistently report feeling inspired, appreciated, and refreshed by the worship experience and sense of community.

    Welcoming environmentrelatable pastorspirit-filled atmospherequality sermons
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    2541 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church offers MDO (Mother's Day Out) and preschool programs that parents praise for quality curriculum, affordability, and welcoming community. Reviewers highlight the church's friendly congregation, strong children's ministries, and the lasting friendships formed through their programs.

    affordable pricinggood curriculumfriendly congregationquality children's and preschool programs
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    3405 Brookwood Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church in Birmingham operates a preschool program that parents praise highly. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, friendly staff, and quality educational programs. The facility is noted for its beautiful grounds and family-oriented atmosphere.

    welcoming congregationfriendly stafftop-notch preschool programbeautiful facility and grounds

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Birmingham based on parent reviews

St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church

5(20)

3775 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham is highly praised by families as a welcoming and inclusive faith community. Parents consistently highlight the warm, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community across all ages. The facility is noted for its excellent preschool program and commitment to acceptance regardless of background or faith journey.

welcoming and inclusive environmentstrong community atmosphereexcellent preschool program

Mountaintop Community Church

5(20)

225 Centerview Drive, Birmingham, AL

Mountaintop Community Church is a non-denominational Christian facility founded in 1992 that serves over 2,000 members. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where visitors and long-time attendees alike feel like family. The church is recognized for its contemporary worship, community involvement, and spiritual growth resources.

warm and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereinclusive community

Grace - A United Methodist Congregation

5(20)

5125 Sicard Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL

Grace UMC is a welcoming United Methodist congregation in Birmingham that focuses on family, community, and faith-based learning. Parents consistently praise the inclusive, non-judgmental environment and strong leadership under Pastor Wade. The church offers programs for all ages including nursery, children's church, and family events.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentPastor Wade's relevant and scriptural sermonsstrong sense of community and family

Agape Worship Ministries Church

5(14)

328 Robison Drive, Birmingham, AL

This facility is primarily a religious worship center rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the church's worship experience, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with their spiritual experience.

Inspiring worship and praiseimpactful sermons from Pastor Harriswelcoming community

Covenant Community Ch. - Homewood

4.9(20)

151 Covenant Way, Birmingham, AL

Note: Reviews appear to be for Covenant Community Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and recommend the organization.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorstrong sense of community and family

Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center

4.9(20)

2725 24th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL

Parents consistently praise Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center as an excellent daycare facility. All reviewers highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, exceptional cleanliness, and strong academic curriculum. Children show developmental progress and parents report their kids are happy and eager to attend.

Warm and friendly staffDirector Ms. Vivian highly praisedClean and organized facility

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Daycare Centers in Birmingham, Alabama

There are 208 daycare centers in Birmingham, Alabama. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham

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Life Church Birmingham
Church Daycare
4.4

Life Church Birmingham is a religious facility with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean and safe environment, and strong children's ministry programs. Communication with parents is excellent, and families report their children have grown socially and emotionally.

Warm and patient staffclean and safe environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
5567 Chalkville Rd, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 547-6928
Temple Emanu-El
Church Daycare
4.4

Temple Emanu-El is a Reform synagogue in Birmingham that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, quality of religious services, and the Rabbi and Cantor's exceptional conduct and abilities.

Friendly and accepting communitywelcoming leadershipexcellent Rabbi and Cantor
Address
2100 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 933-8037
Calvary Resurrection Christian Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Calvary Resurrection Christian Church daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving environment, staff enthusiasm, and long-term academic success of students. However, one family reported significant communication failures during the enrollment process with unresponsive administration.

Loving and welcoming environmententhusiastic staffstrong academic outcomes
Address
356 Killough Springs Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 836-0201
Bestow Schools & Early Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

BESTOW SCHOOLS & EARLY LEARNING CENTERS in Birmingham has mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff organization, care quality, and specific doctors and nurses. However, some reviewers report significant issues with practitioner reliability, unprofessional behavior, and unhelpful administrative staff.

Staff organization and professionalismattentive and diligent nursesfast service
Address
712 - 25th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 703-9777
A Dear Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A DEAR DAYCARE INC. receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, good communication, and educational development of their children. However, one negative review raises concerns about inconsistent staff quality, lack of structured curriculum, and unprofessional behavior from certain employees.

caring and passionate stafffrequent communication with parentssummer programs
Address
1428 Heflin Avenue W, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 798-2056
Elizabeth Perry Rushton Cdc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Elizabeth Perry Rushton CDC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the small class sizes, community atmosphere, convenient downtown location, and use of technology for parent engagement and monitoring. Many families report long-term enrollment and recommend the center to others.

Caring and professional teacherssmall class sizesstrong sense of community
Address
2118 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 322-8310
Lovejoy Ministries Church INC. Site I
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
210 - 64th Street South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 591-7317
New Rising Star Miss. Bapt. Ch - Site I
Church Daycare
4.3

Parents praise this religious facility for its welcoming community and family atmosphere. Reviews highlight positive experiences with staff and church leadership. Overall satisfaction is very high with mostly 5-star ratings.

welcoming communitystrong family connectionsnice facility
Address
7401 London Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 833-9349
New Rising Star Miss. Baptist - Site II
Church Daycare
4.3

Parents express strong satisfaction with this religious facility, praising the welcoming community and family atmosphere. Reviews highlight positive experiences with church events and services. The facility maintains a 4.3/5 rating based on recent feedback.

Welcoming communityfamily atmospherewell-maintained facility
Address
7400-London Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 833-3676
Patty Cake Academy INC West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3700 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 781-0950
Happy Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Happy Kids Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding its spacious facility, friendly staff, and educational focus. However, one parent reported a negative experience with unprofessional phone service from someone claiming to be the owner.

spacious facilityfriendly and nice teachersstrong teaching and interactive skills
Address
8429 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 838-0803
Lovejoy Ministries Church Site II
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
6513 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 592-0810
Sugar N Spice Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sugar N Spice Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The daycare is credited with supporting child development, managing transitions well, and treating families like their own.

Caring and attentive staffdaily reports and photo updatesresponsive communication
Address
2237 Sumpter Street, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 822-8581
The Assembly Of Divine Reality INC.
Church Daycare
4.1
Address
115 Polly Reed Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 856-7606
Abc Child Dev Center Wildwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise ABC Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. The facility offers quality educational programming, age-appropriate activities, field trips, and healthy meals. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress in their children and describe the center as warm, welcoming, and reasonably priced.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional managementsafe environment
Address
1300 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 942-2281
Preschool Partners
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
4447 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 951-5151
Angel Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Angel Ministries has mixed reviews with most praising Anne Graham Lotz's spiritual teachings and ministry work. A minority of reviews criticize the organization as a business rather than a legitimate ministry and question its authenticity.

Responsive staffhelpful assistancespiritual teachings
Address
1912- Avenue-G,Suite C Ensley, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 785-5345
James Rushton Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5512 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 322-1951
Jcceo St. Joseph'S Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
1105-30th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 785-8611
Joshua Learning Tree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1304 Water Street, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 849-2217
Love Conquers All Church
Church Daycare
4
Address
1105 - 49th Street, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 602-3330
Nikkiland Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Nikkiland Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, hands-on staff and owner involvement. Parents highlight their children's happiness, developmental progress, and the clean, family-oriented environment. The center accepts childcare vouchers and provides meals, educational curriculum, and field trips.

Caring and patient staffowner actively involved in daily operationschildren eager to attend
Address
1212 Center Point Pkwy., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 427-8899
Pattycake Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Pattycake Academy for its clean, well-maintained facility, caring and patient staff, and educational curriculum that promotes child development. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner's involvement, individualized attention to each child, and strong communication with families. The center is described as exceeding typical daycare expectations with structured learning in academics, life skills, and special needs support.

Clean and well-kept facilitypatient and caring staffindividualized child development
Address
2148 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 815-1726
Tracy'S Treasure Co. LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Tracy's Treasure Co. LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, compassionate owner, and flexible transportation services. The majority of reviews highlight children's emotional well-being and enthusiasm for attending. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about billing practices, billing errors, and lack of meal/educational services.

Caring and trained staffcompassionate ownerflexible transportation opti
Address
1745 Pearson Avenue S. W., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 777-4977
Jcceo Cooper Green Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
1501 Arthur Shores Dr Sw, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 327-7500
Kids First Development Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
320 Tuscaloosa Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 251-4353
God'S Little Angels Full Gospel Church
Church Daycare
3.7

God's Little Angels receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care and cleanliness, with parents reporting their children are treated well and staff are patient and welcoming. However, there are serious concerns raised about incident documentation procedures, potential security issues with credit card theft, and inaccurate posted hours.

Clean facilityhands-on staffcaring and patient caregivers
Address
7724 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 901-2938
Tabernacle Of The Word Church Site III
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
101 Woodward Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 929-0777
Near And Dear Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The reviews provided do not pertain to Near and Dear Child Care Center. Instead, they are reviews for UAB Children's Hospital in Birmingham. No actual daycare reviews are available for this facility.

None applicable - reviews are for a hospitalnot a daycare
Address
1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 638-5983
Ymca First Class Prek
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

YMCA First Class PreK receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the facility's amenities, caring staff, and quality programming including sports and swimming activities. However, some parents report concerns about staff rudeness, restrictive beverage policies, and operational issues during events.

Excellent facilities with outdoor pool and rock climbing wallfriendly and caring staffenjoyable after-school and camp programs
Address
2400 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 324-1643

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Frequently asked questions

There are 208 all daycares in Birmingham, Alabama. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Birmingham, 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
Birmingham offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 95 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 101 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Birmingham for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Birmingham 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.