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1,797 Daycare Centers in Alabama

Browse 1,797 daycare centers across Alabama. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Alabama

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Alabama can make the decision-making process smoother.

Alabama has about 1,797 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Alabama. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Alabama

There are 1,797 daycares in Alabama: 182 headstart facilities, 30 before/after school centers, 734 religious facility daycares, and 851 childcare and preschool centers.

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A.U.C. Resource Ctr Dc Afterschool S C
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise A.U.C. Resource Center for its caring staff and director Pastor Cassandra Boykin who create a safe, loving environment. The facility is commended for providing warm daily meals, maintaining cleanliness, and offering quality afterschool programming that prepares children for continued learning.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong leadership under Pastor Boykinwarm cooked daily meals
Address
8355 Jonesboro Rd, Daphne, AL
Phone
(251) 626-6056
First Baptist Church Glencoe
Church Daycare
4.8

First Baptist Church Glencoe receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and members. Parents and attendees praise the welcoming atmosphere, compassionate pastor and staff, quality worship services, and community events. The facility is noted for creating a loving, God-centered environment that appeals to both longtime members and first-time visitors.

Welcoming and warm communityhumble and caring pastorquality sermons and messages
Address
103 North College Street, Glencoe, AL
Phone
(256) 399-9804
Midway Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Midway Baptist Church is a religious facility in Glencoe, Alabama with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming church community, biblical preaching, and traditional hymn-based worship. One reviewer expressed concern about the Bible translation used.

Friendly and welcoming communitystrong biblical teachingtraditional hymn singing
Address
612 West Chastain Blvd., Glencoe, AL
Phone
(256) 458-9252
Twelfth Street Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Twelfth Street Baptist Church in Rainbow City is highly praised by attendees for its welcoming, Christ-centered community and family-oriented programs. Parents appreciate the quality youth and children's programs, inclusive atmosphere, and strong theological teaching. The facility offers good accessibility and maintains active community events.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentChrist-centered teachingsyouth and children's programs
Address
800 W. Grand, Rainbow City, AL
Phone
(256) 547-9578
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Note: Reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than the daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise Meadowbrook Baptist Church for its welcoming community, strong biblical teaching, and spiritual atmosphere. The facility and staff receive high marks for friendliness and genuine hospitality.

Welcoming and friendly staffPastor Randy Gunter's leadership and preachingstrong biblical instruction
Address
2525 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL
Phone
(256) 442-3550
Dandyland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy Opelika for its clean facilities, structured curriculum, and caring staff. All reviewers report feeling confident in their children's safety and development, with staff members being attentive, communicative, and genuinely engaged with the children.

Clean and well-maintained classroomscurriculum-based age-appropriate learningcaring and enthusiastic staff
Address
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 528-1089
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Good Shepherd UMC offers Mother's Day Out and preschool programs that parents praise highly. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring, welcoming staff and the church's strong commitment to community service and mission work. The facility is noted for its contemporary worship style and casual atmosphere.

Caring and wonderful staffengaging children's programs with focus on learning and relationshipswelcoming and diverse congregation
Address
1418 Old Railroad Bed Rd, Madison, AL
Phone
(256) 232-3331
Peaches-N-Cream
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Peaches-n-Cream for its caring, attentive staff and strong communication with families. Children show genuine happiness and excitement about attending, with parents noting their kids feel loved and well-prepared for school. The facility is described as one of the best daycares in the area with fair pricing and a safe, nurturing environment.

Kind and caring staffregular photo and message updatespersonalized attention for each child
Address
14484 Bledsoe Road, Athens, AL
Phone
(256) 233-7974
Gateway Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gateway Church is a faith-based center that receives consistently high ratings from attendees. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastoral leadership. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of community and religious engagement.

welcoming congregationspiritual atmosphereengaging worship services
Address
312 Main Street, Headland, AL
Phone
(334) 796-9301
Dreamers Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Dreamers Child Development Center for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with strong communication between teachers and families. One parent noted some facility updates and organizational changes could be beneficial.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipswelcoming atmosphere
Address
1044 West State Hwy 92, Newton, AL
Phone
(334) 692-5015
Colbert Heights Baptist Daycare
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews are predominantly positive with a 4.8/5 rating. However, the reviews appear to be primarily for the church facility rather than the daycare center specifically. Parents praise the spiritual environment, welcoming community, and pastoral leadership, though one visitor noted limited personal outreach to newcomers.

welcoming and friendly communitystrong faith-based instructionactive congregation
Address
6050 Woodmont Drive, Tuscumbia, AL
Phone
(256) 389-8060
Calvary Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan operates a daycare program within a religious facility that parents consistently praise. Reviews highlight warm, welcoming staff who care for children with love while teaching Christian values. Parents report strong community fellowship and satisfaction with the childcare quality.

Caring and loving teachersChristian education and Bible teachingwelcoming and inclusive community
Address
901 Montezuma Ave., Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 793-9898
First Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise First Baptist Church's staff for being friendly, kind, and great with children. The facility offers community events like musicals and carnivals that families enjoy. One parent noted the convenient walkable location.

Nice and welcoming staffgood with childrencommunity events and activities
Address
210 - 6th Street North, Clanton, AL
Phone
(205) 755-3840
Clarke Prep Daycare And Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Clarke Prep Daycare and Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the exceptional quality of kindergarten teacher Mrs. Tammy. Parents highlight the school's professional and nurturing environment, state recognition, and the staff's genuine care and passion for students. The facility is also commended for its welcoming community atmosphere and positive interactions with families.

Professional and nurturing teachersMrs. Tammy's patience and care for studentspassionate about education
Address
20100 Hwy 43, Grove Hill, AL
Phone
(251) 275-8594
First United Methodist Church - Ozark
Church Daycare
4.8

First United Methodist Church in Ozark receives consistently high praise from visitors. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, quality Christian youth programs, and engaging worship services. Parents appreciate the friendly staff and the church's emphasis on faith-based activities for children.

Welcoming communityChristian youth sports programsfriendly and courteous staff
Address
167 East Broad Street, Ozark, AL
Phone
(334) 774-2569
House Of Praise/Divine Childcare
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
1601 Broad St., Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 872-7290
The Cathedral Of Christ The King
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
1204 Highland Avenue, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 872-9997
St. John'S Evangelical Protestant Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews praise the church's beautiful historic building and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the spiritual environment and leadership. However, these reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.

Beautiful and historic buildingfriendly peoplestrong spiritual community
Address
512 Second Ave Se, Cullman, AL
Phone
(256) 736-2290
Kids Turf INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
145 Good Hope School Road, Cullman, AL
Phone
(256) 734-5142
Temple Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Temple Baptist Church in Cullman, Alabama receives perfect 5/5 ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming atmosphere, strong preaching, and community focus. Parents highlight excellent children's and youth ministries, multiple growth opportunities, and a family-oriented church culture that maintains a small-church feel despite its size.

Welcoming and friendly staffquality children's programsyouth ministries
Address
30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL
Phone
(256) 737-0112
Church Of Our Daily Bread
Church Daycare
4.8

This facility appears to be a religious ministry organization (Our Daily Bread Ministries) rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the organization's devotional materials and spiritual mission, with users expressing gratitude for how the daily devotionals have positively impacted their faith and daily lives.

Helpful spiritual devotional contentavailable in 55 languagesfree resources
Address
100 Spenryn Drive, Madison, AL
Phone
(256) 508-2267
First Christian Church Early Childhood
Church Daycare
4.8

First Christian Church Early Childhood in Huntsville is highly rated for its welcoming and kind staff, beautiful campus, and Christian environment. Parents praise the friendly atmosphere, community events like VBS, and open-minded approach. Most reviews reflect positive experiences with the facility and congregation.

friendly and kind staffwelcoming atmospherebeautiful campus
Address
3209 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 658-6980
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Bethlehem Baptist Church in Midland City receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight the faith-based environment, quality pastoral leadership, and community spirit. The facility also hosts activities like flag football.

friendly staffwelcoming environmentfaith-driven values
Address
416 Bethlehem Road, Midland City, AL
Phone
(334) 673-4980
Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Ch.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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 support
Address
1917 Brandon Town Rd. Nw, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 534-8266
Sylvia Collins Ministries
Church Daycare
4.8

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 language
Address
3807 Telstar Circle, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 533-3300
Union Hill Primitive Baptist Cdc
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
2115 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 852-2471
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise this religious facility for its spiritual atmosphere and welcoming community. Reviews highlight the church's loving environment, strong pastoral leadership, and focus on faith-based growth. All reviewers gave high ratings, indicating strong satisfaction with the facility.

Spiritual atmospherewelcoming communityloving environment
Address
4640 Meridian Street N., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 859-3059
A New Life Church
Church Daycare
4.8

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 worship
Address
10128 Memorial Pkwy N.W., Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 852-7926
Harvest Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8
Address
9784 Wall Triana Hwy, Harvest, AL
Phone
(256) 713-0284
Endeavor Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Endeavor Child Development Center (also referred to as Babies of Harvest Learning Academy) receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and attentive staff, clean and safe facilities, and strong parent communication through tools like Procare. Parents highlight the center's nurturing environment, age-appropriate activities, and the genuine dedication of staff to children's learning and development.

Attentive and caring staffclean and safe environmentstrong parent communication and regular updates
Address
105 Bridges Drive, Harvest, AL
Phone
(256) 430-9930

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,797 all daycares across Alabama. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Alabama are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Alabama's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Alabama, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Alabama sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Alabama vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.