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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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Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Creative Learning Center in Mobile, Alabama receives highly polarized reviews. Supporters praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive environment for children's social development. However, multiple parents report frequent illness among children, poor organization, lack of educational activities, and communication issues with management.

Clean facilitycaring and sweet ownershipstaff genuinely cares about children
Address
5880 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 661-2992
Miss Deanna'S Childcare L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Miss Deanna's Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, educational curriculum, engaging activities, and attentive leadership. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and thrive in this environment.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and loving teachersgood communication from director Madison
Address
1901 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 745-7139
Denton Road United Methodist Church
Church Daycare
3.4

Denton Road United Methodist Church daycare in Dothan, Alabama has mixed reviews. Parents praise the caring staff and note the facility provides food assistance, but recent reviews highlight serious concerns about discipline practices, conflict resolution, and how the center handles difficult situations with children.

Kind and caring staffgood with childrenprovides food assistance to families in need
Address
2410 Denton Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 793-5277
Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kiddie Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff members frequently highlighted for their warmth, attentiveness, and dedication to child safety and development. Parents report significant improvements in their children's happiness and learning, with particular appreciation for the Procare app communication system and organized curriculum. One minor critique noted limited operating hours and aging facility aesthetics.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication via Procare appchild safety protocols
Address
7 North Pointe Blvd, Enterprise, AL
Phone
(334) 347-2716
Huntsville Hospital Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes witnessing a caregiver aggressively handling young children by jerking them off a slide and yelling at them. The reviewer urges other parents to conduct careful due diligence before entrusting their children to this facility.

Address
699-C Gallatin Street, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 532-2760
Wee Willie'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes WEE WILLIE'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER as highly structured and engaging, highlighting the staff's caring nature and frequent field trips. However, another reviewer reports a negative experience, citing rude behavior from the owner.

structured environmentcaring stafffrequent field trips
Address
3121 Cleburn Avenue S W, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 923-1021
Educare Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
130 S Maryland St, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 676-3233
Emi Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

EMI Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the educational curriculum, cleanliness, and caring staff. However, one negative review raises concerns about unprofessional behavior and public humiliation of children. The facility appears to emphasize discipline and structured learning with strong parental communication.

Educational curriculum (readingmathcounting in multiple languages)
Address
4835 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-4620
Auburn Day Care Center-Moton
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents report serious concerns regarding staff behavior, including physical mishandling of toddlers, yelling, and a lack of patience. Several reviewers describe rude front office interactions, inadequate communication about injuries, and the abrupt dismissal of children without proper support or meetings.

Low weekly coststandard operating hourssome teachers who are nice and interact well with children
Address
720 Slaughter Avenue, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 502-0606
Gibbs Village Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3

Most reviews are 5-star ratings, though many lack substantive detail about the daycare itself. Parents mention appreciating the staff members by name, the facility's safety, and the park amenities. One reviewer noted pricing concerns.

Friendly and caring staff memberssafe environmentpark facilities available
Address
1707 Terminal Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 269-4764
Cahaba Valley Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

CAHABA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews with a 3.3/5 rating. Six parents give 5-star reviews praising staff, cleanliness, educational curriculum, and caring approach. However, four negative reviews cite poor communication, inappropriate handling of behavioral concerns, excessive sick-day policies, and one allegation of physical restraint.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class ratiosclean facilities
Address
151 Narrows Parkway, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 437-8900
Church On The Way
Church Daycare
3.3

Church on the Way is a religious daycare in Leeds, Alabama with mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, Christian environment, and their children's comfort and learning. However, negative reviewers cite concerns about lack of structure, corporal punishment, cleanliness, staff gossip, and health issues.

caring and friendly staffChristian/religious teachingchildren feel comfortable and happy
Address
8300 - 1st Avenue S.E., Leeds, AL
Phone
(205) 699-3036
Just Us Kids Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Just Us Kids Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the friendly staff, good communication, educational programs (including Spanish instruction), and smooth transitions for new students. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision on the playground, poor incident reporting, bathroom privacy issues, and questions about overall professionalism.

friendly and caring staffgood communication with parentseducational curriculum including Spanish and pre-K preparation
Address
2808 Veteran'S Memor. Dr., Adamsville, AL
Phone
(205) 791-0237
Kids Place Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

KIDS PLACE CHILD CARE CENTER has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents but serious concerns from others. The majority of reviews (7/10) rate it 5/5 stars, praising caring staff and engaging activities, while three 1-star reviews cite behavioral incidents, poor communication, accessibility restrictions, and unresponsive management.

Caring and nurturing staff who treat children like familyengaging educational activities and crafts projectsch
Address
905 Rolan Gooch Rd, Toney, AL
Phone
(256) 828-2228
Tiny Town Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent describes a highly negative experience involving poor communication, unresponsive staff, and unsafe facility conditions, including cribs pushed against baby gates. Another review offers brief praise for the staff, contrasting sharply with the detailed complaints about the daycare's environment and professionalism.

staff
Address
227 Glass Road, Valley, AL
Phone
(334) 756-9687
Nina Nicks Joseph C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Nina Nicks Joseph C.D.C. for its caring and attentive staff, engaging learning activities, and recent facility improvements under new management. The daycare offers comprehensive services including meals, naps, field trips, and an open-door policy, with families reporting their children are happy and learning daily.

Friendly and dedicated staffopen-door policycomprehensive services (breakfast
Address
209 South Washington Ave., Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 433-1310
Small Wonders Child Care & Lrn. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Small Wonders has highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between parent experiences. Positive reviews praise caring staff, educational instruction, and long-term satisfaction. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, unexplained bruises on children, allergic reaction incidents, and unprofessional staff conduct.

caring and passionate staffeducational curriculumchildren enjoy attending
Address
11100 Highway 188, Grand Bay, AL
Phone
(251) 865-9595
Eastern Shore Kids Kastle INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Eastern Shore Kids Kastle receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents who highlight the caring staff, owner Ms. Yvette's personal involvement, and child-centered approach. Parents report significant developmental progress, excellent communication, engaging activities with monthly themes, and a clean, safe facility. Families appreciate the owner's commitment to child welfare and the staff's willingness to go above and beyond standard care.

Caring and loving staffowner involvement and accessibilityclean facility
Address
10291-B County Road 48, Fairhope, AL
Phone
(251) 990-5350
University Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

University Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and significant concerns from others. Parents highlight cleanliness and dedicated staff, but recent reviews raise serious issues about management, supervision, and communication with families.

Clean facilitiescameras in roomsattentive staff
Address
2900 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 740-0896
Just For Kids Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Just For Kids has deeply divided reviews with stark contrasts between positive and negative experiences. While some parents praise the caring staff and cleanliness, multiple recent reviews describe inattentive staff on phones, neglected children, unexplained injuries, unsanitary conditions, and allegations of inappropriate behavior by ownership.

Caring and attentive staff (Ms. Jackie and Jordan specifically mentioned)clean facilitylong-term enrollment satisfactio
Address
5009 Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL
Phone
(334) 298-9370
Auburn Day Care Center-Ridgecrest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Several parents report severe issues including rude staff, lack of supervision, and physical mistreatment, with one child being expelled for normal potty training regressions. Another review highlights that while the center is inexpensive, most staff appear disengaged and occasionally display aggressive or neglectful behaviors toward toddlers. A third parent describes a hostile front office environment and a rapid, unsupported dismissal of a new student due to alleged behavioral issues.

low weekly costextended operating hours (6am-5pm)some staff members are described as nice and attentive
Address
929 Booker Street, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 887-5960
Auburn Day Care Center - Boykin Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents report severe issues including physical aggression, yelling, and neglectful supervision, with one child being expelled following a potty training regression. Reviewers describe staff as unqualified, rude, and lacking patience, resulting in injuries and a hostile environment for young children.

Low weekly costextended operating hours
Address
410 Boykin Street, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 501-2981
Guilford Tiny Tots Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights the facility's competitive pricing, while another expresses disappointment regarding hygiene standards after their infant contracted a respiratory illness. A third comment appears unrelated to the center's services.

competitive pricing
Address
1801 East Three Notch St., Andalusia, AL
Phone
(334) 222-7301
Sand Castle Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent describes the staff as wonderful but criticizes the owner for unprofessional conduct and sudden tuition increases. Another review highlights safety concerns, including unexplained injuries, understaffing, and a lack of proper documentation.

wonderful staff
Address
841 Second Avenue South, Ashland, AL
Phone
(256) 354-5012
Kids First Dev Academy South Hampton
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Kids First Dev Academy South Hampton has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the educational program, caring staff, and children's enthusiasm. Negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, inadequate supervision, staff turnover, and lack of incident reporting.

Educational programfriendly and caring staffchild enthusiasm
Address
329 Sheridan Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 798-6080
Kids First Developmental Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kids First Developmental Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the educational curriculum, caring staff, clean facilities, and child development outcomes. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, staff misconduct, inadequate supervision, high teacher turnover, and dismissive management when addressing parent concerns.

Strong educational curriculumcaring and patient staffclean and well-decorated facilities
Address
630-3rd Avenue West, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 323-5431
Judy'S Child Care & Learning Ctr. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent describes a highly positive experience with kind staff and a nurturing teacher who supports significant developmental growth, while another family reports leaving due to serious safety neglect and staff uncooperativeness. The latter review cites a lack of oversight regarding health issues, failure to follow potty-training protocols, and dismissive attitudes toward the child's abilities.

kind and nurturing staffresponsive communicationcontinuous facility updates for safety
Address
504 Broad Street, Fultondale, AL
Phone
(205) 849-8696
Dino Land Christian Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

While one parent highly recommends the center for its engaging caregivers and happy children, others report negative experiences involving sending home students due to alleged flea issues.

interacting caregivershappy and playful childrenhighly recommended by traveling parents
Address
1410 East Nashville Ave, Atmore, AL
Phone
(251) 363-4903
Kidz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Kidz Learning Center for its caring, professional staff led by Ms. Evans, clean and safe environment, and positive impact on children's development and learning. Families report long-term satisfaction with the facility and feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
413 8th Avenue North Rev Abram Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 965-3764
Faith Hope & Love Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Faith Hope & Love Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the director Tammy and staff for their genuine care, love, and attention to individual children. Parents report children are happy, engaged in learning and outdoor play, and well-cared for. However, one parent reported witnessing physical discipline and disrespectful treatment of children and parents.

Caring and loving staffindividual attention to each child
Address
6595 Clay Palmerdale Road, Pinson, AL
Phone
(205) 683-3202

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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.