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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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Montclair Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Montclair Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and caring staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment where children learn and thrive. One parent reported a negative experience involving a denied placement despite an advance reservation and paid fees.

Professional and caring staffexcellent parent communicationcreative teaching
Address
1415 52nd St South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 591-6352
Gardendale Church Of The Nazarene
Church Daycare
4.6

Gardendale Church of the Nazarene Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the kind and caring staff, strong curriculum, nutritious meals, and faith-based approach to early childhood education. Children reportedly develop advanced skills and feel loved in this religious facility environment.

Kind and caring staffexcellent curriculumnutritious meals
Address
1800 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL
Phone
(205) 631-5452
Wcb Faith Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise WCB Faith Ministries for exceptional, caring staff who are fully engaged with children and genuinely invested in their development. The facility is noted as clean and safe with reasonable pricing, online camera monitoring, and a structured learning environment that produces measurable results.

Caring and attentive staffstrong director involvementclean facility
Address
4488 Rock Creek Circle, Trussville, AL
Phone
(205) 655-7915
Mountain Brook Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Mountain Brook Baptist Church is consistently praised for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly community. Reviews highlight the church's active involvement in community service, beautiful facilities, and warm hospitality. All reviews are positive with no complaints mentioned.

Warm and welcoming stafffriendly community membersbeautiful chapel and building
Address
3631 Montevallo Road S., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 803-3490
First Baptist Church - Wetumpka
Church Daycare
4.6

First Baptist Church in Wetumpka receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising the church's welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and children's ministry focused on religious education. The facility itself is noted for its beautiful spaces and well-maintained grounds. However, most reviews appear to focus on the church itself rather than daycare services specifically.

Welcoming communityfriendly staffbeautiful facilities
Address
205 West Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL
Phone
(334) 567-3319
Little Lights Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Lights Creative Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and structured curriculum across all age groups. Parents appreciate the clean facility, age-appropriate programming, accommodations for individual family needs, and healthy meal options included in tuition.

Caring and dedicated staffstructured curriculum for all ages including toddlersclean facility
Address
640 Malwest Drive, Prattville, AL
Phone
(334) 356-0422
Kids Konnection
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kids Konnection receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising staff members Ms. Lee and Ms. Blackwell for their caring approach and educational quality. However, concerns have been raised about security protocols and pricing clarity for the Pre-K program.

Caring and dedicated staffquality instructionsmooth transition from daycare to preschool
Address
2221 Noble Street, Anniston, AL
Phone
(256) 231-0099
Bethune Head Start And Community Center
Headstart Programs
4.6

Feedback for this Head Start program in Piedmont is uniformly positive, with parents describing it as a great and awesome place for children. The few reviews highlight the center's suitability for kids without noting any drawbacks.

Great place for childrenAwesome SchoolAwesome place for kids
Address
201 Bethune Drive, Piedmont, AL
Phone
(256) 362-3852
Olivet Monumental Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews praise the welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere of this religious facility. Parents consistently highlight the pastor's quality, the choir, cleanliness, and the spiritual experience of worship. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings expressing satisfaction with their visits.

welcoming atmospherefeels like familyclean facility
Address
3314-26th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 252-0078
Springville First Umc
Church Daycare
4.6

Springville First UMC is a religious facility with one parent review praising it as a great daycare for their grandson. The facility appears to serve multiple functions including childcare, church services, and community events.

Great daycare optionfriendly peoplebeautiful facilities
Address
6471 Us Highway 11, Springville, AL
Phone
(205) 467-7866
Appletree Academy III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise APPLETREE ACADEMY III for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily, and teachers are recognized for their dedication and skill across all age groups. The facility is noted as clean, reasonably priced, and provides meals and activities.

Caring and loving teacherschildren excited to attendsafe environment
Address
2036 Modaus Rd,Unit B, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 227-9867
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
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Ch. Site II
Church Daycare
4.6

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Site II is highly regarded by parents and community members. The facility is praised for its small, intimate setting with smaller class sizes that allow teachers to provide individualized attention. The parish is noted for its welcoming community, charismatic leadership, and active involvement in community service.

Smaller class sizespersonalized teacher attentionwelcoming community atmosphere
Address
4980 St. Vincent Drive, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 666-8022
Kidz Choice Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kidz Choice Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, strong curriculum, and clean facility, noting significant improvements in their children's social skills and academic readiness for kindergarten. Multiple families report long-term loyalty and have even changed their relocation plans to keep their children enrolled.

Caring and professional staffwelcoming environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
4887 Highway 53, Harvest, AL
Phone
(256) 859-1500
Joyful Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Joyful Childcare Academy as a caring, educational facility with attentive staff and strong leadership. Multiple reviewers highlight the clean environment, emphasis on teaching over babysitting, and the director's personal involvement with families. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents feel confident in their children's safety and development.

Caring and well-trained staffclean facilityeducational focus
Address
9960 Lifeline Ct, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 633-3571
Tracy'S Treasure Company LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Tracy's Treasure Company LLC for its professional staff, family-oriented approach, and strong educational focus. Reviewers highlight that the facility prioritizes teaching over basic childcare and creates a nurturing, safe learning environment where children enjoy attending. Multiple reviewers recommend the daycare highly and express confidence in their children's care and development.

Professional and knowledgeable stafffamily-oriented atmospherestrong educational curriculum
Address
816 Florentine Dr, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 538-7977
New Beginnings Ch/Ca & Lrn Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent describes the center as excellent and highlights the caring staff, noting their positive experience from their child's infancy through preschool age. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the quality of care provided in the area.

Caring staffexcellent caresuitable for infants and preschoolers
Address
1350 E Mcmillian Street, Talladega, AL
Phone
(256) 362-7869
New Generation Pre School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent describes the staff as family-like and notes that their grandson enjoys socializing with his peers, while another reviewer highlights the kindness of the owners and the quality of the hired staff.

Family-like atmospheregrandson enjoys socializing with peerskind owners
Address
3461 Old Selma Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 263-9660
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.5

Memorial Presbyterian Church daycare in Montgomery receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with staff described as nice and professional in a clean facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending. However, the facility is no longer operating as the church has been sold.

Nice and friendly staffprofessional careclean facilities
Address
2130 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 274-1018
Yielding Vessel Ministry
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
5251 Hampstead High St., Unit 111, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 265-2990
Mckee Elem Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

One parent describes a generally positive experience, stating things are 'so far so go,' though the feedback is limited. The single review provided does not detail specific negatives or complaints about the program.

Overall satisfactory progress
Address
4017 Mcinnis Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 399-2467
Greater Bibleway Temple Church INC.
Church Daycare
4.5

Greater Bibleway Temple Church is a religious facility in Montgomery, Alabama with a 4.5/5 Google rating. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's welcoming atmosphere, biblical teaching, and spiritual community. Reviews focus on the church experience and leadership rather than daycare-specific services.

Welcoming and friendly congregationsound biblical doctrineengaging worship services
Address
3410 Old Selma Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 517-9755
Historic Cleveland Avenue Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Historic Cleveland Avenue YMCA is a well-maintained community center praised for its facilities and programs. Parents consistently highlight quality swim lessons, summer camp experiences, sports activities, and the welcoming, safe environment. The facility features updated equipment, indoor pools, basketball courts, and a noted Head Start program.

Updated indoor poolquality swim instructionprofessional and friendly staff
Address
1201 Rosa Parks Avenue, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 265-0566
Sterr'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

One parent describes the center as professional. No negative feedback has been provided in the available review.

Professional
Address
1410 6th Street Nw, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 355-4423
Hartselle Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.5

Parents consistently praise Hartselle Head Start's staff and teachers, describing them as amazing, sweet, and trustworthy. Children are reported to enjoy attending and parents appreciate the center's willingness to help families in all areas of life.

Caring and sweet staffTrustworthy teachersChildren enjoy attending
Address
801 Bethel Street N.W., Hartselle, AL
Phone
(256) 773-1006
New Life Worship Center
Church Daycare
4.5

One parent describes the facility as an old-fashioned social gathering place, while others highlight the welcoming nature of the members and identify the location as a church. The few reviews currently available focus on the social atmosphere and religious affiliation rather than specific childcare services.

welcoming membersreligious communitychurch setting
Address
26185 Hwy. 82 East, Gordo, AL
Phone
(205) 364-6209
Westwood Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.5

Westwood Baptist Church is a religious facility in Alexandria, Alabama with overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual teaching, and caring community. However, one parent reported serious concerns about their child receiving multiple insect bites within 4 weeks at the child development center.

loving and caring staffwelcoming family atmospherequality spiritual teaching
Address
41 State Farm Road, Alexandria, AL
Phone
(256) 820-2211
Christ Focus Church Of God
Church Daycare
4.5

Christ Focus Church of God childcare in Margaret, Alabama receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's care and Christian values. Six of seven reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the facility's commitment to their children's wellbeing and educational development. One negative review cited unfriendly and snobby staff.

Christian values and educationcaring staffchildren's wellbeing
Address
245 Ronnie Street, Margaret, AL
Phone
(205) 629-7298
North Valley Church
Church Daycare
4.5

North Valley Church's early learning center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight excellent staff who genuinely care about children, strong children's ministry programming, competitive pricing, and convenient drop-off/pickup facilities. The facility maintains a long waitlist due to its reputation.

Caring and wonderful staffchildren enjoy attendingexcellent teaching and children's ministry
Address
900 Woodland Circle, Odenville, AL
Phone
(205) 629-0460
Solitude Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise Solitude Baptist Church as a welcoming, faith-centered environment where staff members genuinely care for children. Caregivers Lisa Thomas and Donna Douglas are specifically highlighted for their attentive, individualized approach to each child's needs. Families appreciate the spiritual atmosphere and community support provided.

Caring and loving staffpersonalized attention to children's individual needswelcoming and friendly atmosphere
Address
2935 Solitude Road, Albertville, AL
Phone
(256) 878-5133

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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.