Best Daycare Centers in Florence, AL
Compare 19 daycare centers in Florence. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Florence, Alabama at a glance
- Daycares
- 19
- Avg rating
- 4.46/5
- Parent reviews
- 67
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 6
Florence has 19 licensed daycares with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 35630 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Florence
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.
- 1St. Joseph Regional Catholic School4.55 score5(6)
115 Plum Street, Florence, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic excellence, strong community atmosphere, and care from staff. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic and social development, with many noting early reading proficiency before kindergarten entry.
High educational standardsearly reading instructionSpanish classesstrong sense of community - 2Victory Christian Fellowship Church4 score4(6)
2302 Hough Road, Florence, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Parents are divided on this religious daycare facility. Some praise the curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child development, while others report serious concerns about inattentive staff, inadequate care, and the facility's corporal punishment policy.
Engaging curriculumnurturing and attentive teacherschild enjoys attendingwarm and welcoming faith community - 3Little Angel Day School INC3.85 score3.8(14)
1125 Sherrod Avenue, Florence, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Little Angel Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring and patient staff, clean facilities, and strong child development support. However, one negative review reported significant concerns including building maintenance issues, staffing inconsistencies, inadequate supervision, and safety concerns.
Kind and caring staffpatient teachersclean and updated facilitystrong communication with parents
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Florence
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 67 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Florence, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Florence zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35630 | 16 | 4.41 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Florence (– children)
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up to 30 children
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31–75 children
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Florence based on parent reviews
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
115 Plum Street, Florence, AL
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic excellence, strong community atmosphere, and care from staff. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic and social development, with many noting early reading proficiency before kindergarten entry.
Ekklesia Missionary Baptist Church - #2
401 West College Street, Florence, AL
A few parents report that their children enjoy attending this center, with one noting their son is eager to go and feels secure under the care of friendly staff. Another parent mentions that both of their children absolutely love the program and appreciate the attentive staff. Overall, the feedback highlights a positive and welcoming environment for young children.
Tina'S Little Angels Christian Day Care
4409 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL
One parent highlights the center's Christian curriculum and notes that the owner is dedicated to serving local families. Another reviewer mentions that their daughter enjoys attending the program.
Victory Christian Fellowship Church
2302 Hough Road, Florence, AL
Parents are divided on this religious daycare facility. Some praise the curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child development, while others report serious concerns about inattentive staff, inadequate care, and the facility's corporal punishment policy.
Little Miracle Child Care Center
424 North Locust Street, Florence, AL
Feedback for Little Miracle Child Care Center is divided, with one parent describing the environment as a family-oriented space, while another strongly criticizes the facility for being dirty and unsafe, alleging theft by the owners and calling for its closure.
Living Spirit Church - Site 2
1002 Beale Street, Florence, AL
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Daycare Centers in Florence, Alabama
There are 19 daycare centers in Florence, 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 Florence have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Florence, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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St. Joseph Regional Catholic School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic excellence, strong community atmosphere, and care from staff. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic and social development, with many noting early reading proficiency before kindergarten entry.
- Address
- 115 Plum Street, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 766-1923
One parent highlights the center's Christian curriculum and notes that the owner is dedicated to serving local families. Another reviewer mentions that their daughter enjoys attending the program.
- Address
- 4409 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 335-2503
- Address
- 1002 Beale Street, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 415-0104
- Address
- 1106 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 415-0104
- Address
- 2701 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 764-3591
A few parents report that their children enjoy attending this center, with one noting their son is eager to go and feels secure under the care of friendly staff. Another parent mentions that both of their children absolutely love the program and appreciate the attentive staff. Overall, the feedback highlights a positive and welcoming environment for young children.
- Address
- 401 West College Street, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 284-7705
Parents are divided on this religious daycare facility. Some praise the curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child development, while others report serious concerns about inattentive staff, inadequate care, and the facility's corporal punishment policy.
- Address
- 2302 Hough Road, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 767-1749
Feedback for Little Miracle Child Care Center is divided, with one parent describing the environment as a family-oriented space, while another strongly criticizes the facility for being dirty and unsafe, alleging theft by the owners and calling for its closure.
- Address
- 424 North Locust Street, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 767-0028
One parent highlights the staff's family-like care and specific support for children with special needs, while another reports a negative interaction involving rude behavior from the owner. The center receives mixed feedback regarding staff warmth versus administrative conduct.
- Address
- 1201 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 768-0088
Little Angel Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring and patient staff, clean facilities, and strong child development support. However, one negative review reported significant concerns including building maintenance issues, staffing inconsistencies, inadequate supervision, and safety concerns.
- Address
- 1125 Sherrod Avenue, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 766-4483
One parent describes their two-year-old enjoying the center, while another calls it an awesome place. Conversely, a separate review alleges serious safety failures, including police involvement and an incident where an older child injured a younger one, resulting in an ER visit.
- Address
- 721 Gresham Road, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 767-2251
- Address
- 3103 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 324-1305
- Address
- 2710 Darby Drive, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 764-8200
Florence First Assembly of God receives consistently positive reviews praising their welcoming community, spiritual leadership, and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's active outreach, quality worship services, and programs for all age groups. The facility is noted for treating attendees like family and providing meaningful spiritual growth opportunities.
- Address
- 3610 Helton Dr, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 764-0565
- Address
- 698 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 767-1273
Most parents praise First United Methodist Church daycare highly, noting comprehensive curriculum, religious instruction, and a welcoming environment. However, one parent reported negative experiences with staff behavior and treatment of their child.
- Address
- 415 North Seminary Street, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 766-2472
- Address
- 955 Beale Street, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 768-3400
- Address
- 301 Heathrow Drive, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 767-7070
- Address
- 457 County Road 7, Florence, AL
- Phone
- (256) 764-1988
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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
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