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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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Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Eastern Hills Baptist Church operates a religious daycare facility in Montgomery, Alabama. Parents consistently praise the welcoming, friendly atmosphere and the church's active community involvement. The facility receives universally positive feedback for its Christian environment and caring staff.

welcoming and friendly environmentactive youth and children's programsstrong sense of community
Address
3604 Pleasant Ridge Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 272-0604
Mont. E. Ymca Kindergrtn. & C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the Montgomery East YMCA for its welcoming atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and quality staff. The center offers diverse programs including swimming lessons, summer camps, and childcare with organized drop-off/pick-up procedures. Families appreciate the professional instructors, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing.

Friendly and professional staffwell-maintained facilitiesswimming instruction quality
Address
3407 Pelzer Avenue, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 272-3390
Central Park Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Central Park Baptist Church in Decatur, Alabama operates a daycare/preschool that parents consistently praise for quality care. Reviews highlight friendly, caring staff, educational programs, and a clean, safe environment. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with some families using the facility for over 5 years.

Caring and friendly staffeducational supportpotty training assistance
Address
2020 Westmeade St. S.W., Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 353-7396
Central Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Central Baptist Church operates a religious daycare facility in Phenix City with mostly positive feedback. Parents praise the clean facility, friendly staff, active youth programs, and welcoming atmosphere. One parent expressed serious concerns about specific staff members and management practices.

Clean facilityfriendly staffwelcoming environment
Address
1407 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL
Phone
(334) 298-0965
Redemption Church @ K-Springs
Church Daycare
4.4

Redemption Church @ K-Springs is a religious facility in Chelsea, Alabama with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the church community, spiritual leadership, and specifically mention that the children's church and daycare are 'top-notch.' The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere and personal approach.

top-notch daycare and children's church programfriendly and welcoming communitystrong spiritual leadership
Address
4176 Highway 39, Chelsea, AL
Phone
(205) 677-2273
Vernon'S First Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
9071-Highway 18, Vernon, AL
Phone
(205) 695-6318
Monument Of Love Christian Life Min.
Church Daycare
4.4

Monument of Love Christian Life Min. receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, safe environment, and Christian-based curriculum. However, some parents report difficulty reaching the facility by phone.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentgood learning programs for toddlers
Address
60 Roebuck Drive, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 833-5683
Our Future Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1698-D Tuscaloosa Ave. Sw, B'Ham, AL
Phone
(205) 923-9555
Fruit Of Life Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise Fruit of Life Church's daycare and children's ministry programs. The facility receives high marks for warm, caring staff, clean environment, excellent parent communication, and strong social-emotional development of children. The church is also noted as welcoming, community-focused, and offering quality programming for families.

Warm and patient staffclean and safe environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
2223-5th Avenue South, Irondale, AL
Phone
(205) 951-3111
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Bessemer operates as a religious facility daycare with strong positive feedback. Parents praise the hands-on staff, spiritual environment, and developmental support for young children. One parent noted the small staff size and mentioned working through some challenges, but overall experiences are highly favorable.

Hands-on and small staffchild development and advancementteaches responsibility and manners
Address
500 Carter Avenue, Bessemer, AL
Phone
(205) 426-4555
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
Wee Kare Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee Kare Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving staff, learning activities, and caring environment under new ownership. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate supervision, children being confined to tables for extended periods, and the owner's unavailability during childcare hours.

Caring and attentive staffgood balance of learning and playfair rates
Address
511 Sterling Street, Piedmont, AL
Phone
(256) 447-9670
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

Meadowbrook Baptist Church is a newly built, welcoming religious facility in Oxford, Alabama that emphasizes Christian community and Bible-based teachings. Parents describe it as a friendly, inclusive environment with warm members and programs for all ages including Sunday school and nursery care.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherenew facility with large spaceprograms for all ages
Address
1125 Meadowbrook Court, Oxford, AL
Phone
(256) 831-6877
Grace Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Grace Episcopal Church's preschool program receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, beautiful facilities and grounds, and quality care for children. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for in this church-based setting.

welcoming congregation and staffbeautiful church building and gardensquality preschool program
Address
1000 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, AL
Phone
(256) 236-4457
Lighthouse Academy Of Excellence&Achive.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
9930 Cody Driskell Road, Grand Bay, AL
Phone
(251) 957-0641
Moffett Road Assembly Of God
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Most reviews praise the pastoral staff, worship services, and friendly atmosphere at this faith-based center. However, one parent reported significant issues with communication, billing practices, and closure policies that negatively impacted their childcare situation.

Friendly and welcoming staffspiritual leadership and worshipsupportive community
Address
6159 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 645-7507
St. John United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

St. John United Methodist Church operates United Academy daycare in Mobile, Alabama. Parents praise the facility highly, with one long-term parent reporting 2 years of satisfaction. Reviews emphasize the welcoming, caring atmosphere and community-oriented environment.

Caring staffinviting environmenthospitable atmosphere
Address
6215 Overlook Road, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 342-6666
Jubilee Early Child Dev. Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Jubilee Early Child Dev. Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report their children feel safe, cared for, and make developmental progress, with many describing the center as a second home. The facility is noted for cleanliness, diverse activities, excellent communication, and a caring approach to child development.

Warm and caring environmentwelcoming staffchild safety
Address
6631 Wall Street, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 776-7022
Mustard Seeds Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
4130 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL
Phone
(256) 413-3302
The Y Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise THE Y CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL for its excellent and patient staff, family-friendly environment, and wide variety of activities and classes for children. The facility offers childcare during parent workouts, swimming programs, summer camps, and sports activities. Overall, reviewers highlight the quality of staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Patient and excellent stafffamily environmentvariety of activities and classes
Address
904 Ozark Highway, Enterprise, AL
Phone
(334) 347-4513
Ekklesia Missionary Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4

EKKLESIA Ministries is a religious facility that provides daycare services and receives mostly positive feedback for its welcoming atmosphere and community involvement. However, one parent reported a significant concern about strict potty-training requirements that resulted in their 3-year-old being dismissed from the program.

welcoming environmentcommunity support through food assistancefaith-based instruction
Address
3007 Hatch Blvd., Shefffield, AL
Phone
(256) 314-1194
Union Grove Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.4
Address
13571 Al Hwy. 68, Crossville, AL
Phone
(256) 528-7395
Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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 windows
Address
210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 875-1354
Hamby'S Chapel Umc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hamby's Chapel UMC is a center-based daycare in Vinemont, Alabama with highly experienced staff who have worked there 10-15 years. Parents praise the teachers for treating children like family and report children are well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility also operates as a church with Bible study programs.

Experiencedlong-term staffchildren well-prepared for kindergarten
Address
8360 County Road 1435, Vinemont, AL
Phone
(256) 739-4343
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
Mustard Seed Faith Cathedral
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are predominantly positive, with most focusing on the church's spiritual atmosphere and worship services rather than daycare-specific feedback. One parent specifically praised the staff's treatment of children and compassionate approach to newcomers.

Staff treats children with care and compassionwelcoming environment for newcomerspleasant atmosphere
Address
625 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 849-8730
Just Being Me Kids Christian Ministry
Church Daycare
4.4

Just Being Me Kids Christian Ministry receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring, loving staff (particularly director Mrs. Snow), strong educational curriculum, and family-like atmosphere that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the facility's care.

Caring and loving staffstrong curriculum and academic preparationChristian values and discipline
Address
107 Watertown Circle, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 833-0835
Life Church Birmingham
Church Daycare
4.4

Life Church Birmingham is a religious facility with a 4.4/5 Google rating. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean and safe environment, and strong children's ministry programs. Communication with parents is excellent, and families report their children have grown socially and emotionally.

Warm and patient staffclean and safe environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
5567 Chalkville Rd, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 547-6928
The Church At Grants Mill
Church Daycare
4.4

Parents consistently praise THE CHURCH AT GRANTS MILL daycare for providing excellent childcare with a warm, loving environment and strong Christian values. Staff members, particularly Ms. Denise, are noted for their dedication and the facility's educational quality. One parent noted higher child-to-staff ratios during summer camp but expressed overall trust in the facility.

Outstanding educational valuestaff expertise and dedicationChristian principles instruction
Address
6001 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL
Phone
(205) 956-9533

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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.