Best Daycare Centers in Selma, AL
Compare 20 daycare centers in Selma. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Selma, Alabama at a glance
- Daycares
- 20
- Avg rating
- 4.37/5
- Parent reviews
- 89
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Selma has 20 licensed daycares with 89 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 36701 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Selma
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.
- 1New Hope Apostolic Church4.55 score4.9(8)
718 Franklin Street, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9/5 average rating. Parents praise the church atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment. The facility appears to serve primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center.
Positive atmospherestrong leadership (Bishop Joe N. Brown)welcoming communityspiritual environment - 2Tabernacle Of Praise Church4.48 score4.6(20)
850 Woodrow Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
This facility is a religious church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the spiritual ministry, leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere, with visitors describing powerful worship experiences and personal spiritual growth.
Spiritual guidance and growthwelcoming communityclear biblical teachinginspiring leadership - 3First Class Selma Pre-K4.47 score4.7(10)
1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.
friendly and kind staffwelcoming communitypeaceful environmentchild learning and development - 4Crosspoint Christian Church4.46 score4.6(17)
1710 W. Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Crosspoint Christian Church in Selma receives consistently high praise from attendees who emphasize the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and congregants highlight the quality of sermons, music, and community, with particular mention of children's programs and activities.
welcoming atmospherespiritual environmentquality sermonsexcellent praise and worship team - 5Church Street United Methodist Church4.3 score4.6(5)
214 Church Street, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Church Street United Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong faith community focus. The facility is described as beautiful with a positive first visit experience.
welcoming environmentdedicated stafffaith-based valuesbeautiful facility - 6Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church4.25 score4.4(8)
210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise Saint Paul's Episcopal Church as a historic and welcoming community space with beautiful architecture and friendly staff. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services, making it unclear how well it functions as a childcare center.
welcoming and friendly staffhistoric and beautiful buildingimpressive architecture and stained glass windowsspiritual atmosphere - 7New Selmont Baptist Church3.49 score3.2(9)
215 Selmont Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews are highly polarized with no consensus on daycare quality. Positive reviews offer minimal detail beyond thumbs up and service enjoyment. Negative reviews focus on allegations of animal abuse by the pastor as a teaching method, with critics arguing this contradicts biblical principles and raises serious concerns about the facility's values.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Selma
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 89 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Selma, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Selma zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36701 | 19 | 4.37 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Selma (– 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 Selma based on parent reviews
New Hope Apostolic Church
718 Franklin Street, Selma, AL
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9/5 average rating. Parents praise the church atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment. The facility appears to serve primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center.
Tabernacle Of Praise Church
850 Woodrow Avenue, Selma, AL
This facility is a religious church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the spiritual ministry, leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere, with visitors describing powerful worship experiences and personal spiritual growth.
First Class Selma Pre-K
1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL
Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.
Crosspoint Christian Church
1710 W. Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL
Crosspoint Christian Church in Selma receives consistently high praise from attendees who emphasize the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and congregants highlight the quality of sermons, music, and community, with particular mention of children's programs and activities.
Church Street United Methodist Church
214 Church Street, Selma, AL
Church Street United Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong faith community focus. The facility is described as beautiful with a positive first visit experience.
The Cathedral Of Christ The King
1204 Highland Avenue, Selma, AL
The few reviews describe The Cathedral of Christ the King as a positive and well-regarded religious facility, with one parent noting its lasting impact on their childhood faith. While no childcare-specific services are detailed, the location is characterized as a good church environment.
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Daycare types in Selma
Daycare Centers in Selma, Alabama
There are 20 daycare centers in Selma, 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 Selma have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 89 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Selma, 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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One review highlights the center's historic status and certified operations, noting a curriculum designed for children aged 18 months to 7 years. The reviewer claims the program supports early literacy, stating that most students are reading by age three.
- Address
- 2601 Marie Foster Street, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 872-8078
- Address
- 1302 Old Orrville Road, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 872-5611
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9/5 average rating. Parents praise the church atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment. The facility appears to serve primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center.
- Address
- 718 Franklin Street, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 877-1123
The few reviews describe The Cathedral of Christ the King as a positive and well-regarded religious facility, with one parent noting its lasting impact on their childhood faith. While no childcare-specific services are detailed, the location is characterized as a good church environment.
- Address
- 1204 Highland Avenue, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 872-9997
One parent describes a welcoming and spiritually uplifting experience, while others note good service but suggest a need for better time management. The limited feedback highlights a positive atmosphere alongside minor operational concerns.
- Address
- 3000 Old Montgomery, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 877-0505
Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.
- Address
- 1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 412-9398
This facility is a religious church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the spiritual ministry, leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere, with visitors describing powerful worship experiences and personal spiritual growth.
- Address
- 850 Woodrow Avenue, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 875-7216
Church Street United Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong faith community focus. The facility is described as beautiful with a positive first visit experience.
- Address
- 214 Church Street, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 872-1401
Crosspoint Christian Church in Selma receives consistently high praise from attendees who emphasize the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and congregants highlight the quality of sermons, music, and community, with particular mention of children's programs and activities.
- Address
- 1710 W. Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 872-1808
Reviews praise Saint Paul's Episcopal Church as a historic and welcoming community space with beautiful architecture and friendly staff. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services, making it unclear how well it functions as a childcare center.
- Address
- 210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 875-1354
One parent describes the daycare as highly effective, noting that their child returns home with impressive learning outcomes. However, feedback is mixed, with another reviewer labeling the experience as awful and a third providing historical commentary rather than current childcare observations.
- Address
- 1115 Old Orrville Road, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 526-4246
Reviews are highly polarized with no consensus on daycare quality. Positive reviews offer minimal detail beyond thumbs up and service enjoyment. Negative reviews focus on allegations of animal abuse by the pastor as a teaching method, with critics arguing this contradicts biblical principles and raises serious concerns about the facility's values.
- Address
- 215 Selmont Avenue, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 505-1318
One parent highlights the friendly staff, efficient drop-off and pick-up procedures, and the accommodation for breastfeeding during lunch breaks. In contrast, another reviewer criticizes the center as unprofessional.
- Address
- 3041 Water Avenue, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 877-4828
- Address
- 732 Lapsley Street, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 874-4277
- Address
- 3015 Hwy 80 East, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 874-9199
- Address
- 2906 Citizens Pkwy, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 874-1126
- Address
- 2906 Citizens Parkway, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (205) 652-4477
- Address
- 3104 Old Montgomery Hwy, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 874-1126
- Address
- 1516 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 874-8269
- Address
- 1601 Broad St., Selma, AL
- Phone
- (334) 872-7290
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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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 8 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities