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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
  9. 9
    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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Stepping Stones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Stepping Stones Learning Center in Huntsville receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong staff relationships, excellent communication, and a caring environment where children thrive developmentally. The center is noted for low staff turnover, reliability, and treating children like family.

Caring and loving stafflow staff turnoverexcellent communication via ProCare app
Address
12815 Memorial Parkway S, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 880-5959
Sunflower Station Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Sunflower Station Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, engaging curriculum, and confident staff. Parents report their children are happy and well-prepared for kindergarten. One parent expressed concern about a decline in professionalism following a staff change.

loving and confident staffhigh-quality curriculumwifi camera access
Address
3065 Leeman Ferry Rd, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-2223
Trinity Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Trinity Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, structured learning environment, and strong community feel. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic readiness, successful potty training, and emotional attachment to the center. However, one parent reported their child with autism spectrum disorder was asked to leave due to difficulty with classroom structure.

Caring and compassionate staffsmall class sizesstructured curriculum with academics and play
Address
607 Airport Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-7525
Huntsville Hospital Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
699-C Gallatin Street, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 532-2760
Emi Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

EMI Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the educational curriculum, cleanliness, and caring staff. However, one negative review raises concerns about unprofessional behavior and public humiliation of children. The facility appears to emphasize discipline and structured learning with strong parental communication.

Educational curriculum (readingmathcounting in multiple languages)
Address
4835 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-4620
Rainbow Child Care Center-Hu1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as Bailey Cove KinderCare) for caring, passionate staff and strong child development outcomes. The current director Ms. Lex and teaching staff are highlighted as loving and attentive. While the center experienced staff turnover in previous years, parents note recent stability and improved operations under current management.

Caring and passionate staffstrong child development and learning outcomesattentive communication with parents (daily updates
Address
12920 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 270-9888
Covenant Community Church Site III
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
220 Exchange Place, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 837-5437
The True Word Of God Deliverance
Church Daycare
Address
2606 Mortimer Avenue, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 964-6982
Lincoln Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1110 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 539-1941
Huntsville Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 West Park Loop Nw, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 895-9550
Just For The Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2084 Washington Street, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 801-9933
Universal Life Church
Church Daycare
Address
2605 Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 539-5161
Childcare Network #49
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childcare Network #49 in Huntsville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and responsive staff, strong leadership, and developmental benefits for children. Parents consistently report feeling confident in their children's safety, learning, and emotional wellbeing at this center.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive director and teacherspatient with adjustment periods
Address
6210 Robinhood Lane, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 430-5490
Julius R. Scruggs Cdc And Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3509 Blue Springs Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 852-6673
The Montessori School Of Huntsville #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15975 Chaney Thompson Rd, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 881-3790
Nita'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3224 Teton Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 859-4434
Southeast Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Southeast YMCA Preschool is highly rated for its small classes, experienced teachers, and low turnover providing stability. Parents appreciate the comprehensive facilities including a pool, fitness center, and various classes, though some note the pricing is high and there are occasional operational issues.

Small class sizesexperienced and mature teacherslow staff turnover
Address
1000 Weatherly Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 880-8400
Grace Lutheran Church And School
Church Daycare
Address
3321 S. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 881-0553
The Montessori Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2334 Pansy St, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 684-4550
Preparation Day Adventist Ministries
Church Daycare
Address
1895 Jeff Road Nw, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 337-5237
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Huntsville receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, educational curriculum, and strong communication through live camera access and daily updates. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming environment, cleanliness, quality meals, and the director's personal involvement in creating a loving community for children from infants through pre-K.

Live camera accessExtended hoursAccepts CMA
Address
5045 Technology Drive, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 726-5437
Latham United Methodist Church
Church Daycare

Latham United Methodist Church offers daycare services alongside its church community. Parents praise the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, and educational approach that teaches pre-school skills, good manners, and confidence-building alongside childcare. The facility is described as a warm, loving environment that feels like family.

friendly and welcoming staffcaring approach to childcareteaches pre-school skills and academics
Address
109 Weatherly Rd. S.E., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 881-4069
Williams Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
155 Barren Fork Blvd Sw, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 464-6476
Holy Family Regional School
Church Daycare
Address
2300 Beasley Avenue N.W., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 539-5221
Farley Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2900 Green Cove Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 382-5549
The Voice Of God Fellowship
Church Daycare
Address
3215-8th Avenue S.W., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 532-0565
Joy Missionary Baptist Church
Church Daycare
Address
3000 - 9th Avenue S.W., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 468-3147
Covenant Community Church-Jones Valley
Church Daycare
Address
1065 Four Mile Post Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 755-3038
Highlands Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2500 Barney Terrace, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 355-7843
Chaffee Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
7900 Whittier Rd, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 355-7843

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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.