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12 Daycare Centers in Hoover, Alabama

Browse all 12 daycare centers in Hoover, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hoover

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

    5390 Magnolia Trace, Hoover, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Covenant Community Church Site V has a 4.9/5 Google rating with 10 reviews, all 5-star ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring leadership under Pastor JR, and inclusive community environment. Parents highlight the spiritual focus and sense of family within the church community.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastor and staffstrong sense of community and familyspirit-filled atmosphere
  2. 2

    25 Southlake Lane, Hoover, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews consistently praise Covenant Community Church Site I as a welcoming and inclusive community. Parents highlight the caring leadership, spiritual atmosphere, and friendly parishioners as key strengths. The facility is described as a positive asset to the Hoover community.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorfriendly parishionersspirit-filled worship
  3. 3

    6801 Tattersall Way, Hoover, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Covenant Community Church in Hoover receives universally positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, spiritual leadership under Pastor JR, and the sense of community and family. The church is described as a blessing that has positively impacted attendees' lives.

    welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and engaging pastorstrong sense of community and familyspirit-filled worship
  4. 4

    3217 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the worship experience, sermons, and spiritual environment, with parents highlighting the pastor and sense of community. No reviews address childcare services, educational programs, or typical daycare operations.

    Spiritual teachingpastor qualitywelcoming community atmosphereworship experience
  5. 5

    611 Riverchase Pkwy. West, Hoover, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hoover operates a preschool program alongside its religious facility. Parents praise the loving, Christ-centered atmosphere, welcoming community, and quality of teachers and administrators. The facility is recommended for families seeking faith-based childcare.

    Loving and welcoming staffChrist-centered environmentquality teachers and administratorsaccommodating community
  6. 6

    452 Park Avenue, Hoover, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise Shades Crest Baptist Church as a welcoming Christian community with warm worship services and strong musical programming. Reviews highlight the church's generosity, multi-generational appeal, and supportive faith-based environment. However, reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than specific daycare services.

    Warm and welcoming atmosphereChristian community supportquality music program and orchestrabeautiful worship services
  7. 7

    2262 Chapel Road, Hoover, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Pioneer Christian Ministry receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic preparation, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting their kids were advanced upon entering kindergarten. The facility is described as reasonably priced, family-owned since the 1970s, with minimal staff turnover and extensive amenities.

    Caring and experienced staffstrong academics and early literacy instructionreasonable pricingfamily-owned with low staff turnover
  8. 8

    4731 Chace Circle, Hoover, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Lighthouse Learning Center Hoover for its clean, well-maintained facility, warm and professional staff, and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable growth and development. One parent noted that past safety concerns have been addressed through staff replacements.

    Clean facilityengaged and caring staffchild development and academic progressengaging activities and curriculum
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    771 Shades Mtn Plaza, Hoover, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise ABC Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality educational programs. All reviewers rated the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting the teachers' attentiveness, developmental progress of children, and warm atmosphere.

    Professional and attentive staffsafe environmentage-appropriate curriculumdevelopmental progress

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hoover based on parent reviews

Covenant Community Church Site V

4.9(20)

5390 Magnolia Trace, Hoover, AL

Covenant Community Church Site V has a 4.9/5 Google rating with 10 reviews, all 5-star ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring leadership under Pastor JR, and inclusive community environment. Parents highlight the spiritual focus and sense of family within the church community.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastor and staffstrong sense of community and family

Covenant Community Church Site I

4.9(20)

25 Southlake Lane, Hoover, AL

Reviews consistently praise Covenant Community Church Site I as a welcoming and inclusive community. Parents highlight the caring leadership, spiritual atmosphere, and friendly parishioners as key strengths. The facility is described as a positive asset to the Hoover community.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorfriendly parishioners

Covenant Community Church - Greystone

4.9(20)

6801 Tattersall Way, Hoover, AL

Covenant Community Church in Hoover receives universally positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, spiritual leadership under Pastor JR, and the sense of community and family. The church is described as a blessing that has positively impacted attendees' lives.

welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and engaging pastorstrong sense of community and family

The Redeemed Christian Cog Jesus House

4.8(17)

3217 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the worship experience, sermons, and spiritual environment, with parents highlighting the pastor and sense of community. No reviews address childcare services, educational programs, or typical daycare operations.

Spiritual teachingpastor qualitywelcoming community atmosphere

Christ The King Lutheran Church

4.7(12)

611 Riverchase Pkwy. West, Hoover, AL

Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hoover operates a preschool program alongside its religious facility. Parents praise the loving, Christ-centered atmosphere, welcoming community, and quality of teachers and administrators. The facility is recommended for families seeking faith-based childcare.

Loving and welcoming staffChrist-centered environmentquality teachers and administrators

Shades Crest Baptist Church

4.7(6)

452 Park Avenue, Hoover, AL

Parents praise Shades Crest Baptist Church as a welcoming Christian community with warm worship services and strong musical programming. Reviews highlight the church's generosity, multi-generational appeal, and supportive faith-based environment. However, reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than specific daycare services.

Warm and welcoming atmosphereChristian community supportquality music program and orchestra

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Daycare Centers in Hoover, Alabama

There are 12 daycare centers in Hoover, 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 Hoover, 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 Hoover

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Covenant Community Church Site V
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Covenant Community Church Site V has a 4.9/5 Google rating with 10 reviews, all 5-star ratings. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, caring leadership under Pastor JR, and inclusive community environment. Parents highlight the spiritual focus and sense of family within the church community.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastor and staffstrong sense of community and family
Address
5390 Magnolia Trace, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 903-8721
Covenant Community Church Site I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Reviews consistently praise Covenant Community Church Site I as a welcoming and inclusive community. Parents highlight the caring leadership, spiritual atmosphere, and friendly parishioners as key strengths. The facility is described as a positive asset to the Hoover community.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorfriendly parishioners
Address
25 Southlake Lane, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 988-8668
Covenant Community Church - Greystone
Church Daycare
4.9

Covenant Community Church in Hoover receives universally positive feedback with a 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents praise the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, spiritual leadership under Pastor JR, and the sense of community and family. The church is described as a blessing that has positively impacted attendees' lives.

welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and engaging pastorstrong sense of community and family
Address
6801 Tattersall Way, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 396-1250
The Redeemed Christian Cog Jesus House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the worship experience, sermons, and spiritual environment, with parents highlighting the pastor and sense of community. No reviews address childcare services, educational programs, or typical daycare operations.

Spiritual teachingpastor qualitywelcoming community atmosphere
Address
3217 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 823-4758
Christ The King Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hoover operates a preschool program alongside its religious facility. Parents praise the loving, Christ-centered atmosphere, welcoming community, and quality of teachers and administrators. The facility is recommended for families seeking faith-based childcare.

Loving and welcoming staffChrist-centered environmentquality teachers and administrators
Address
611 Riverchase Pkwy. West, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 988-3039
Shades Crest Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents praise Shades Crest Baptist Church as a welcoming Christian community with warm worship services and strong musical programming. Reviews highlight the church's generosity, multi-generational appeal, and supportive faith-based environment. However, reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than specific daycare services.

Warm and welcoming atmosphereChristian community supportquality music program and orchestra
Address
452 Park Avenue, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 824-9050
Pioneer Christian Ministry
Church Daycare
4.2

Pioneer Christian Ministry receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic preparation, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting their kids were advanced upon entering kindergarten. The facility is described as reasonably priced, family-owned since the 1970s, with minimal staff turnover and extensive amenities.

Caring and experienced staffstrong academics and early literacy instructionreasonable pricing
Address
2262 Chapel Road, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 823-2431
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Ctr Hoover
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Children's Lighthouse Learning Center Hoover for its clean, well-maintained facility, warm and professional staff, and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable growth and development. One parent noted that past safety concerns have been addressed through staff replacements.

Clean facilityengaged and caring staffchild development and academic progress
Address
4731 Chace Circle, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 224-5437
Abc Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise ABC Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality educational programs. All reviewers rated the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting the teachers' attentiveness, developmental progress of children, and warm atmosphere.

Professional and attentive staffsafe environmentage-appropriate curriculum
Address
771 Shades Mtn Plaza, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 822-2211
Mini Marvels Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1533 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 730-1810
Today Care Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
2191 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 988-4017
Discovery United Methodist Church
Church Daycare

Parents praise Discovery United Methodist Church daycare for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Staff are described as caring, helpful, and sweet. The facility is noted for creating a family-like environment with uplifting values.

friendly and welcoming staffcaring environmentfamily-like atmosphere
Address
5487 Stadium Trace Parkway, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 987-4000

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Hoover, Alabama. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Hoover, 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
Hoover offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 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 Hoover for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hoover 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.