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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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Lovejoy Ministries Church Site II
Church Daycare
4.3

Parents describe a welcoming, family-like environment where children show rapid development and enjoy their teachers, with one parent noting professional service and another highlighting the staff's evident care and communication. However, a single complaint warns of a staff member with a hostile attitude who may become defensive when confronted with evidence of issues.

family atmosphererapid child developmentaffectionate and professional staff
Address
6513 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 592-0810
Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kiddie Kollege receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the facility's care quality and staff dedication. Parents highlight Mrs. Hazel's personal investment in the children and the center's communication about daily incidents. One review expressed concern about the facility's current operations.

Loving and attentive staffMrs. Hazel's dedication and personal investmentexcellent communication with parents about incidents
Address
202 Old Montgomery Hwy, Wetumpka, AL
Phone
(334) 567-4236
Ymca Of Greater Montg Tulane Gard Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One reviewer expresses a deep personal connection to the location, noting it is a place they grew up with and care about. Another review highlights the facility as a great indoor soccer option for grandchildren, focusing on recreational rather than childcare aspects.

Personal attachment and nostalgic valuesuitable indoor soccer facility
Address
1101 Victor Tulane Circle, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 265-0566
Hugabug Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Hugabug Childcare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, communication, and child development. However, two negative reviews cite poor phone responsiveness and unprofessional staff behavior including gossip and assumptions about parents.

Caring and sweet staffexcellent communication via Brightwheel appquick response to health issues
Address
8030 Hwy 43 North, Northport, AL
Phone
(205) 330-0410
Bethel Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.2

Bethel Baptist Church is a religious private school in Hartselle, Alabama with mostly positive reviews praising its caring teachers, Christian values, and supportive environment. However, there are concerns about enrollment management and facility maintenance.

Caring and dedicated teacherssupportive environmentacademic and spiritual instruction
Address
1301 Bethel Road N.E., Hartselle, AL
Phone
(256) 773-2154
Pink & Blue LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Pink & Blue LLC receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising the staff quality and their children's happiness at the facility. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns regarding biting incidents and lack of incident reporting.

Excellent and trustworthy staffchildren love attendingaccepts infants from 8 weeks old
Address
500 Hwy 52, Helena, AL
Phone
(205) 425-0005
Kidz Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes KIDZ CAMP as the best daycare and teachers in north Alabama, expressing absolute trust in their care. The reviewer's feedback is entirely positive, highlighting high confidence in the staff's ability to safeguard their children.

High trust levelBest daycare and teachers in north Alabama
Address
1256 Hwy 43, Killen, AL
Phone
(256) 272-5060
Beulah Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.2

Parents praise Beulah Baptist Church as a compassionate and caring facility with engaging members. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, though most comments focus on the church itself rather than specific daycare services.

Compassionate staffcaring environmentengaging members
Address
1022 2nd Avenue N, Bessemer, AL
Phone
(205) 424-0861
The Crossing Church
Church Daycare
4.2

The Crossing Church daycare in McCalla, Alabama has mixed reviews. Most parents report positive experiences, describing it as a loving faith community. However, two reviewers expressed serious concerns about the facility's treatment of homeless individuals and alleged discriminatory practices by staff.

Loving communitypleasant experiencewelcoming environment
Address
5990 Mcashan Drive, Mccalla, AL
Phone
(205) 277-1270
Appletree Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Appletree Child Development Center for its loving, caring staff who treat children as their own. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing excellent communication with parents. Directors and teachers are noted for going above and beyond in their care and customer service.

Caring and loving staffstrong parent communicationclean facility
Address
4215 Hwy 72 E, Brownsboro, AL
Phone
(256) 776-9957
Rainbow Child Care Center--Ha1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Hampton Cove KinderCare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight the center's ability to support children with special needs and maintain a curriculum that keeps kids engaged and excited about attending. Multiple families report their children have thrived since enrolling, with noticeable improvements in happiness and behavior.

Caring and loving staffexcellent parent communication through app with daily updates and photoswelcoming environment for children with autism and special needs
Address
351 Old Highway 431, Hampton Cove, AL
Phone
(256) 539-3773
North Hills Presbyterian Church
Church Daycare
4.2

North Hills Presbyterian Church's daycare receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising staff friendliness, patience, and the quality of the early childhood and aftercare programs. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about teacher competence, child mistreatment, and staff attitudes, with one parent reporting their child came home crying daily.

Patient and caring stafffriendly atmosphereaffordable aftercare ($50/week for 2.5 hours)
Address
11319 Highway 231/431 N., Meridianvill, AL
Phone
(256) 714-9273
Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights the staff as well-trained, clean, and caring, while another criticizes the owner for being difficult and complaining excessively. The second reviewer also notes high costs relative to the experience, despite finding the workers sweet.

well trained staffclean environmentkind and caring workers
Address
36177 State Hwy 79, Cleveland, AL
Phone
(205) 274-0776
Trinity Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a multi-generational connection to the center, noting they attended as a child and their nieces, nephews, and future child also attend. This individual highly recommends the facility based on their personal family history with the program.

multi-generational attendancefamily continuityhighly recommended by a parent with long-term involvement
Address
309 Pinehill Drive, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 476-1844
Kids Cottage Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the daycare as professional, caring, and clean, noting that children play outside and return home happy. In contrast, a single negative review alleges poor care, citing a dirty child, excessive crying, and inappropriate staff behavior during a lice incident.

professional staffcaring environmentclean facilities
Address
12885 Padgett Switch Rd., Bayou La Bat, AL
Phone
(251) 824-1584
Ark Of Safety Deliverance Chruch
Church Daycare
4.2

Ark of Safety Deliverance Church daycare in Mobile, Alabama receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the learning environment, management, and safe facility, while a small number report unprofessional staff conduct and security concerns.

Positive learning environmentexcellent managementcaring staff
Address
2700 First Avenue, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 447-2567
Gulf Coast Tender Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes Tender Years as a positive experience where their daughter loved the staff and never had a bad day, while a separate review criticizes the center for unprofessional management, poor staff treatment, and allegations of corporal punishment.

loved teachers and directorsno bad daystrusted environment
Address
701 West I65 Service Rd N, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 340-1205
Highpoint Christian School And D.C.
Church Daycare
4.2

Parents highlight the facility as a caring Christian environment where teachers build strong, affectionate bonds with young children. Reviewers appreciate the low student-to-teacher ratios, strict screen time policies, and nutrition-focused meals prepared with professional guidance.

caring teacherslow class sizeseffective potty training support
Address
2421 Lott Road, Eight Mile, AL
Phone
(251) 452-4601
Milestones Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Milestones Child Care Center in Loxley, Alabama receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight exceptional staff quality, cleanliness, child development, and a caring environment where children are happy to attend. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with many enrolling multiple children and experiencing significant positive changes in their children's attitudes toward daycare.

Amazing and caring staffclean facilitychild development
Address
1074 Cypress Street, Loxley, AL
Phone
(251) 960-1616
J. W. Stewart Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.2

One parent describes the center as an awesome preschool for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years that offers respectful care and supports children with disabilities through agency partnerships. However, another reviewer cites significant operational issues, including frequent early dismissals, rigid morning drop-off times, and dangerous morning traffic.

inclusive environment for children with disabilitiesrespectful treatment of all childrenconvenient location
Address
513 Henry Street, Gadsden, AL
Phone
(256) 546-7431
Adams Elem. Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
4.2

One parent highlights the center's inclusive approach for children with disabilities, while another criticizes operational issues including frequent early dismissals, rigid morning drop-off windows, and mandatory parental contributions for parties and field trips.

inclusive support for children with disabilitiesrespectful treatment of all childrenconvenient location
Address
901 Raley Street, Gadsden, AL
Phone
(256) 492-5429
Victory Temple Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

While one parent highlights the facility's connection to a familiar church environment, another describes a negative experience characterized by disorganization and slow meal service. This reviewer also notes a lack of fact-checking and an unwelcoming atmosphere during interactions with staff.

familiar church environment
Address
1315 Poplar Street, East Gadsden, AL
Phone
(256) 494-9639
Creative Discovery C.D.C. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Creative Discovery C.D.C. Inc. receives mostly positive reviews praising its clean facility, structured curriculum, caring and Christ-centered staff, and hands-on teaching approach. However, there are concerns about administrative responsiveness, refund policies, hygiene practices, and communication issues raised by a small number of parents.

Clean facilitystructured curriculum with weekly planninghands-on and affectionate teachers
Address
1675 Shug Jordan Pkwy, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 887-5730
Kingdom Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Kingdom Child Care LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, welcoming facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Mena. Parents highlight the center's small class sizes, positive learning environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple parents report treating the center like family and feeling confident leaving their children in their care.

Clean facilitywelcoming atmospherestaff knows children by name
Address
611 First Avenue, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 749-7051
Mother Goose Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Mother Goose Kindergarten receives unanimous praise from parents for its 44+ years of operation, experienced and caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the stability of having the same teachers over many years and note their children are happy, comfortable, and well-cared for. The facility is described as the best daycare option in the Dothan area.

Experienced staff with 75+ years combined experienceconsistent same staff members (no turnover)loving and caring teachers
Address
787 N. Park Avenue, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 792-5913
Kids Care - Hazel Green
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the facility and staff as lovely, while another reports a negative phone interaction characterized by unfriendly tone and poor customer service. The mixed feedback highlights a contrast between the physical environment and administrative communication.

lovely facilitylovely staff
Address
15320 Hwy 231/431n, Hazel Green, AL
Phone
(256) 828-9714
Pioneer Christian Ministry
Church Daycare
4.2

Pioneer Christian Ministry receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic preparation, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting their kids were advanced upon entering kindergarten. The facility is described as reasonably priced, family-owned since the 1970s, with minimal staff turnover and extensive amenities.

Caring and experienced staffstrong academics and early literacy instructionreasonable pricing
Address
2262 Chapel Road, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 823-2431
Sugar N Spice Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sugar N Spice Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The daycare is credited with supporting child development, managing transitions well, and treating families like their own.

Caring and attentive staffdaily reports and photo updatesresponsive communication
Address
2237 Sumpter Street, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 822-8581
Perfecting Reconciliation Church
Church Daycare
4.2

Most reviews praise the church as a welcoming worship environment with friendly staff and community support. However, reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services. One negative review alleges dishonesty and inauthenticity without specifics.

Welcoming atmospherefriendly pastor and staffhealth and safety practices (social distancing
Address
1723 - 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL
Phone
(205) 434-1343
New Freedom Christian Fellowship Church
Church Daycare
4.2

Feedback for this religious facility's daycare program is mixed, with some parents highlighting a loving and humble environment, while others report serious concerns regarding child safety and supervision. Specific complaints include incidents of physical injury, poor hygiene practices, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Love and care for childrenHumble staffExcellent daycare experience
Address
508 Saint Claire Street, Russellville, AL
Phone
(256) 332-2258

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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.