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90 Daycare Centers in Huntsville, Alabama

Browse all 90 daycare centers in Huntsville, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Huntsville

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

    3616 Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Valley Fellowship Church is a religious facility in Huntsville, Alabama with a 5/5 Google rating. Parents praise the church's biblical teaching, worship experience, and welcoming community. The facility also operates a private school and summer camp, with parents noting strong children's and youth programs.

    Solid biblical teachingpowerful worship serviceswelcoming community atmosphereexcellent children's and youth pastors
  2. 2
    Hope Community Church
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    1111 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Hope Community Church in Huntsville is highly rated as a welcoming religious facility where visitors praise the spiritual atmosphere and leadership. Parents and congregants consistently highlight the church's warm, inclusive community and the impactful preaching of Bishop Charles Rodgers and First Lady Carlette Rodgers. Reviews emphasize spiritual growth, strong family values, and positive experiences with the children's programs.

    welcoming atmospherespiritual growthstrong leadership (Bishop and First Lady Rodgers)engaging sermons
  3. 3
    St. Mark Baptist Church
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    6475 Moores Mill Road, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Mark Baptist Church operates a daycare facility in Huntsville, Alabama with a 5/5 rating. Parents praise the experienced and caring teachers, noting their children feel welcomed and loved. The facility is recommended as one of the best daycare options in the area.

    Experienced teacherscaring staffwelcoming environmentchildren feel like family
  4. 4

    7015 Cabela Road N.W., Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Covenant Community Church Site II receives consistently high praise from attendees who highlight the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Parents and visitors appreciate the spiritual leadership of Pastor JR and note that the church community makes people feel like family regardless of their background. The facility is described as a positive asset to the Huntsville community with strong Christ-centered teachings.

    welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring and engaging pastorstrong sense of community and familyspirit-filled atmosphere
  5. 5

    625 Airport Road Sw, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This is not a daycare facility but a Catholic church. Reviews praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and spiritual atmosphere. Parents appreciate the traditional Mass services, perpetual adoration chapel, and involvement opportunities for families.

    Warm and welcoming communitybeautiful church buildingkind and caring priestsperpetual adoration chapel
  6. 6
    Farley Community Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    12302 Bell Road, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Farley Community Church offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, after-school care, and VBS programs in Huntsville, Alabama. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring environment, with staff and leadership actively involved in children's development. The facility is noted for its strong Christian values and sense of community family.

    Warm and welcoming staffgenuine care for childrenstrong children's committeeengaging youth programs
  7. 7

    1917 Brandon Town Rd. Nw, Huntsville, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for a church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's worship services, spiritual atmosphere, and welcoming congregation under Pastor Dion Watkins' leadership. No actual daycare reviews are available.

    Welcoming and kind congregationspirit-filled worship servicescompassionate community supportloving environment for children
  8. 8
    Sylvia Collins Ministries
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    3807 Telstar Circle, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Sylvia Collins Ministries receives consistently high praise from parents and volunteers. The facility is known for its caring staff, multilingual education program including sign language, and ability to help children develop confidence and academic skills. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with some families using the center for multiple decades.

    Caring and involved staffhome-like atmospheremultilingual curriculum (sign languageFrench
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    A New Life Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    10128 Memorial Pkwy N.W., Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    A NEW LIFE CHURCH in Huntsville, Alabama is a religious facility that has received consistently positive feedback. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of sermons and worship, and the leadership of Pastor Victor Massey. The church offers children's classes and community programs.

    Welcoming and friendly environmentstrong pastoral leadershipquality sermons and worshipchildren's classes available
  10. 10

    6107 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews consistently praise the spiritual atmosphere and welcoming environment at Pentecostal Lighthouse Church Inc. Parents highlight the presence of God's spirit, the pastor's warmth, and the strong sense of community. The facility is described as a home away from home where worship experiences are meaningful.

    Spirit-filled environmentwelcoming pastorpleasant congregationstrong sense of community

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Huntsville based on parent reviews

Valley Fellowship Church

5(19)

3616 Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, AL

Valley Fellowship Church is a religious facility in Huntsville, Alabama with a 5/5 Google rating. Parents praise the church's biblical teaching, worship experience, and welcoming community. The facility also operates a private school and summer camp, with parents noting strong children's and youth programs.

Solid biblical teachingpowerful worship serviceswelcoming community atmosphere

Hope Community Church

4.9(20)

1111 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL

Hope Community Church in Huntsville is highly rated as a welcoming religious facility where visitors praise the spiritual atmosphere and leadership. Parents and congregants consistently highlight the church's warm, inclusive community and the impactful preaching of Bishop Charles Rodgers and First Lady Carlette Rodgers. Reviews emphasize spiritual growth, strong family values, and positive experiences with the children's programs.

welcoming atmospherespiritual growthstrong leadership (Bishop and First Lady Rodgers)

St. Mark Baptist Church

4.9(20)

6475 Moores Mill Road, Huntsville, AL

St. Mark Baptist Church operates a daycare facility in Huntsville, Alabama with a 5/5 rating. Parents praise the experienced and caring teachers, noting their children feel welcomed and loved. The facility is recommended as one of the best daycare options in the area.

Experienced teacherscaring staffwelcoming environment

Covenant Community Church Site II

4.9(20)

7015 Cabela Road N.W., Huntsville, AL

Covenant Community Church Site II receives consistently high praise from attendees who highlight the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Parents and visitors appreciate the spiritual leadership of Pastor JR and note that the church community makes people feel like family regardless of their background. The facility is described as a positive asset to the Huntsville community with strong Christ-centered teachings.

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

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

4.8(20)

625 Airport Road Sw, Huntsville, AL

This is not a daycare facility but a Catholic church. Reviews praise the welcoming community, beautiful facilities, and spiritual atmosphere. Parents appreciate the traditional Mass services, perpetual adoration chapel, and involvement opportunities for families.

Warm and welcoming communitybeautiful church buildingkind and caring priests

Farley Community Church

4.8(20)

12302 Bell Road, Huntsville, AL

Farley Community Church offers preschool, pre-kindergarten, after-school care, and VBS programs in Huntsville, Alabama. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring environment, with staff and leadership actively involved in children's development. The facility is noted for its strong Christian values and sense of community family.

Warm and welcoming staffgenuine care for childrenstrong children's committee

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Daycare Centers in Huntsville, Alabama

There are 90 daycare centers in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville

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Islamic Academy Of Huntsville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews describe Islamic Academy of Huntsville as a welcoming Islamic community center with excellent facilities and a knowledgeable imam. Parents appreciate the clean environment, friendly atmosphere, and diverse, educated congregation.

Clean facilitiesfriendly communityknowledgeable Imam Ragab
Address
1645 Sparkman Drive N.W., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 722-9838
Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the church's welcoming community, spiritual leadership, and active community outreach. Note: Reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than its daycare services specifically.

Welcoming and friendly membersstrong spiritual leadership under Pastor Dr. Wendell Daviscommunity involvement including food pantry and C
Address
315-A Winchester Rd. N.E., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 852-4082
Ascension Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Ascension Lutheran Church in Huntsville is highly regarded as a welcoming religious facility with strong community and spiritual values. Most parents praise the friendly atmosphere, dedicated pastor, and quality worship experience. However, one parent reported inflexible billing policies when transitioning their child to public school after 2+ years of attendance.

welcoming communityloving atmosphereknowledgeable and available pastor
Address
3803 Oakwood Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 536-5245
Willowbrook Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.5

These reviews are for a Baptist church, not a daycare facility. Willowbrook Baptist Church in Huntsville receives consistent praise for its welcoming community, biblically-centered teachings, and quality programs for children and youth. Reviewers highlight the pastor, worship team, and staff as compassionate and engaging.

welcoming atmospherebiblical teachingPastor Mark McClelland
Address
7625 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 883-0907
University Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.5

University Baptist Church in Huntsville is a religious facility with consistently positive reviews praising its welcoming Christian community and worship experience. Parents highlight the approachable pastor and friendly atmosphere. All reviews are 4-5 stars with no complaints about daycare services mentioned.

welcoming Christian communityfriendly atmosphereapproachable pastor
Address
809 Jordan Lane N.W., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 837-3611
Susanna Wesley Early Education Ministry
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
120 Greene Street, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 534-6866
Jackson Way Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1001 Andrew Jackson Way, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 539-9089
Peace In The Storm Ministry Church
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
2720 Johnson Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 425-8155
Visions Of Learning Academy Phase II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Visions of Learning Academy Phase II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, developmental curriculum, and family-owned atmosphere. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with fair pricing. One parent reported poor customer service and lack of greeting upon arrival.

caring and attentive staffstructured curriculum with developmental benchmarksfamily-owned operation
Address
704 Arcadia Cir, Suite A, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-9087
A Perfect Start Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Perfect Start Learning Center for its clean, welcoming environment and caring, professional staff. Children show strong academic progress and social development, with families appreciating the educational activities, communication updates, and reasonable pricing. Multiple parents report long-term loyalty and recommend the center highly.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffsmooth transition experience
Address
407b Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-1221
New Life Christian Praise & Worship Ch.
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
3815 - Oakwood Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 261-2096
A Perfect Start Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Perfect Start Learning Center II for its clean, welcoming environment and caring, professional staff. Children show strong developmental progress and academic preparation, with high enthusiasm for attending. The facility is recognized for its educational curriculum, reasonable pricing, and strong parent communication through the Procare app.

Clean and well-organized facilityProfessional and caring staffStrong developmental and academic progress
Address
4600 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-1580
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.3

Covenant Presbyterian Church operates a weekday preschool program (not a traditional daycare) in Huntsville that receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the responsive director, small class sizes, creative curriculum, and well-prepared teachers who focus on education and social-emotional development rather than childcare. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending and well-prepared for elementary school.

Responsive and accommodating directorsmall class sizescreative art projects
Address
1000 Meadow Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-2766
Visions Of Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise VISIONS OF LEARNING ACADEMY for its caring, professional staff and strong focus on academics and child development. Children are excited to attend, show measurable learning progress, and parents report feeling confident in the quality of care. The facility maintains open communication with families and treats them like family.

Caring and professional staffchild enthusiasm for attendingacademic focus and learning progress
Address
1622 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 427-5558
Madison Premier Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Madison Premier Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, engaging lesson plans, and welcoming atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite significant concerns about management changes, staff turnover, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate resources that negatively impacted their children's experience.

Kind and caring staffweekly lesson planspatient teachers
Address
1827 Slaughter Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 864-8450
Mlk Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
3112 Meridian Street N, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 713-0289
First Bap Church Weekday Early Edu Min
Church Daycare
4.3

First BAP Church Weekday Early Education Ministry is a religious facility in Huntsville, Alabama with a 4.3/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming and caring congregation, quality of worship services, children's ministry programs, and inclusive community atmosphere. Parents highlight the strong Christian education, engaging activities for families, and the church's outreach to the community.

Welcoming and caring staffstrong children's ministryinclusive community
Address
600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 428-9440
Young World Outreach Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Young World Outreach Ministries in Huntsville receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring, family-oriented staff, strong educational programs, and individualized attention to children's needs, including special support for children with developmental challenges.

caring and family-oriented staffindividualized attention to each childstrong academic instruction (letters
Address
2121 Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 852-3723
Downtown Ymca Early Childhood Edu Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
2000 A Vernon Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 536-8131
Kidz Excel Christian Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kidz Excel Christian CDC receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff for providing quality care, teaching, and interaction with children. However, a small number of parents reported serious concerns including unprofessional behavior, lack of record-keeping, and alleged abuse.

Quality care and attentioneducational instructionstaff attentiveness
Address
2902 Pike Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 270-8317
Mrs. Ronda'S Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
3102 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 883-5888
Premier Preschool Research Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Premier Preschool Research Park receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most families but serious concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight warm, professional staff, cleanliness, and child happiness, while negative reviewers report behavioral management issues, unprofessional staff conduct, high tuition costs, and administrative problems.

Warm and professional staffclean facilitychildren happy and eager to attend
Address
5095 Premier Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-7529
God'S Creations Christian Daycare Center
Church Daycare
4
Address
2019 Sparkman Dr, Suite A, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 851-9111
Deborah'S Day Care & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Deborah's Day Care & Kindergarten receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced staff's care and attention to children. However, one parent reported a negative phone experience with unprofessional communication from staff. The facility is conveniently located and parents appreciate the staff's willingness to help with practical matters like car seat installation.

Caring and experienced staffchildren love attendingconvenient location near Memorial Parkway
Address
2402 Hammonds Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 533-4115
Rainbow Child Care Center-Hu2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Rainbow Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the quality of care, educational programs, and friendly staff. Parents report their children are learning, safe, and excited to attend. One parent had a negative experience with the tour staff's demeanor.

Nationally and state accreditedchildren learning and developing ahead of peersflexible scheduling
Address
5014 Bradford Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 830-0110
Northwest Ymca Early Childhood Ed Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4600-A Bluespring Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 852-6700
Miss Angela'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Miss Angela's Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents for its caring, knowledgeable staff and clean facility. Parents consistently highlight Miss Angela's strong leadership, responsive communication, and commitment to child safety and well-being. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and forming strong attachments to teachers.

caring and nurturing staffknowledgeable childcare practicesclean and sanitized facility
Address
10020 Blanda Dr, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 883-3566
Uah Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

UAH Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, and organization. However, several parents expressed serious concerns about the center's ability to properly support children with special needs and IEPs, despite advertising such services.

Clean facilityorganized and friendly stafflow teacher-to-child ratio in RISE program
Address
4503 University Avenue Nw, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 355-7843
St Stephens Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

St. Stephen's Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with children showing enthusiasm about attending daily and demonstrating academic progress. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff and safe, clean facility, with several noting recent improvements including enhanced security features and online communication portals.

caring and loving staffsafe and clean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
8020 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 880-8844
Growing Smiles Learning & Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Growing Smiles receives mixed feedback. Positive reviews praise the professional staff, clean facility, structured environment, and family-oriented approach, with parents reporting long-term satisfaction. However, negative reviews cite discriminatory enrollment practices and poor communication regarding availability and follow-up.

Professional and caring staffclean facilityengaging classroom setting
Address
6025 Mastin Lake Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 851-0086

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Frequently asked questions

There are 90 all daycares in Huntsville, Alabama. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Huntsville, 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
Huntsville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 42 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 41 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Huntsville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Huntsville 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.