How do I choose the right daycare in Boca Raton?

When choosing a daycare in Boca Raton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Boca Raton?

Boca Raton offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 50 facilities Headstart Programs — 3 facilities Church Daycare — 7 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

62 Daycare Centers in Boca Raton, Florida

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Florida?

Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Boca Raton for current pricing.

Browse all 62 daycare centers in Boca Raton, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Boca Raton

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1
Professional Learning Center
4.8 score
5(20)
22354 S.W. 57th Ave., Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 245 children
This is not a daycare center but a professional dental hygiene remediation and continuing education program. Reviews are from dental professionals and international graduates praising the program's ability to help them pass licensing exams, refresh clinical skills, and transition to U.S. dental practice. All reviewers consistently highlight exceptional instruction, patient support, and a transformative educational experience.
Highly qualified and dedicated instructor
2
A Boca Raton Montessori School INC
4.8 score
5(20)
1540 Northwest 15th Vista, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
A Boca Raton Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori approach and strong academic outcomes. Parents consistently highlight Ms. Claudia's teaching excellence, individualized attention, and caring staff that make children feel valued and supported. Children show significant progress in reading, writing, math, and social-emotional development.
Experienced and caring lead teacher (Ms. Claudia)strong academic resultsindividualized student attentionMontessori methodology
3
Torah Tots Academy, INC. D/B/A Camp Gan Israel
4.67 score
5(10)
17950 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Torah Tots Academy in Boca Raton receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the nature-based outdoor space, developmentally appropriate curriculum, Jewish education integration, and strong emotional support for children and families.
Caring and invested teachersnature-based playground and gardenbright and clean classroomsConscious Discipline philosophy
4
Miss Fran'S Early Learning Center
4.64 score
4.8(20)
401 Nw 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Miss Fran's Early Learning Center in Boca Raton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's strong academic focus, individualized attention, caring staff led by Miss Fran, and family-like atmosphere. Multiple children have advanced academically beyond their age level and transitioned successfully to elementary school.
Individualized one-on-one caresmall class sizesstrong academic instructionchildren advance beyond grade level
5
West Glades Montessori
4.64 score
4.8(20)
20400 Cain Blvd, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children
West Glades Montessori receives exceptional ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, making significant academic and developmental progress, and feeling safe and supported. The school is noted for its open-door policy, individual teacher attention, and focus on practical life skills alongside traditional academics.
Caring and attentive staffstrong Montessori educationchildren's academic progressopen-door parent policy
6
Sea Star
4.62 score
4.8(17)
251 Sw 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for a church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual approach, and community feel of the organization. Parents/visitors consistently mention feeling accepted and at home.
Welcoming and inclusive atmosphereBible-based teachingfriendly congregationmeaningful sermons and music
7
Royal Palm Montessori Academy, INC
4.59 score
4.8(14)
12532 Cobblestone Way, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Royal Palm Montessori Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and patient teaching staff, hands-on Montessori approach, enriching activities, and strong academic outcomes. Children reportedly love attending and show significant learning progress.
Loving and patient teachersMontessori-based hands-on learning approachenriching activities (gardeningnature exploration
8
Childrens World Preschool
4.56 score
4.7(20)
4545 Nw 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 83 children
Parents consistently praise Happy Kids Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who genuinely care for children's well-being. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents appreciate the bilingual programs, healthy homemade meals, enriching curriculum, and strong communication. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and spacious with engaging activities that support both academic and social development.
Kind and caring sta
9
Temple Beth El Of Boca Raton, INC.
4.55 score
5(6)
9800 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 284 children
Temple Beth El Early Learning Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the skilled, experienced teachers who provide personalized attention, the welcoming family-oriented environment, and strong curriculum. The facility is described as warm, professional, and well-maintained.
Skilled and experienced teacherspersonalized attention to childrenwelcoming environmentstrong curriculum
10
The Trustees Of Advent Lutheran Church, INC
4.51 score
4.8(9)
300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 293 children
Advent Lutheran Church in Boca Raton receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its welcoming community, pastoral staff, and family-oriented atmosphere. However, one review reports a serious incident involving a child becoming severely dehydrated during summer camp and alleged neglect. Most reviews focus on church services and community programs rather than daycare-specific experiences.
welcoming communitycaring stafffamily-friendly atmospheremultiple se

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Boca Raton based on parent reviews

Professional Learning Center

5(20)

22354 S.W. 57th Ave., Boca Raton, FL

This is not a daycare center but a professional dental hygiene remediation and continuing education program. Reviews are from dental professionals and international graduates praising the program's ability to help them pass licensing exams, refresh clinical skills, and transition to U.S. dental practice. All reviewers consistently highlight exceptional instruction, patient support, and a transformative educational experience.

Highly qualified and dedicated instructor

A Boca Raton Montessori School INC

5(20)

1540 Northwest 15th Vista, Boca Raton, FL

A Boca Raton Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori approach and strong academic outcomes. Parents consistently highlight Ms. Claudia's teaching excellence, individualized attention, and caring staff that make children feel valued and supported. Children show significant progress in reading, writing, math, and social-emotional development.

Experienced and caring lead teacher (Ms. Claudia)strong academic resultsindividualized student attention

Torah Tots Academy, INC. D/B/A Camp Gan Israel

5(10)

17950 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL

Torah Tots Academy in Boca Raton receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the nature-based outdoor space, developmentally appropriate curriculum, Jewish education integration, and strong emotional support for children and families.

Caring and invested teachersnature-based playground and gardenbright and clean classrooms

Miss Fran'S Early Learning Center

4.8(20)

401 Nw 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL

Miss Fran's Early Learning Center in Boca Raton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's strong academic focus, individualized attention, caring staff led by Miss Fran, and family-like atmosphere. Multiple children have advanced academically beyond their age level and transitioned successfully to elementary school.

Individualized one-on-one caresmall class sizesstrong academic instruction

West Glades Montessori

4.8(20)

20400 Cain Blvd, Boca Raton, FL

West Glades Montessori receives exceptional ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong Montessori curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, making significant academic and developmental progress, and feeling safe and supported. The school is noted for its open-door policy, individual teacher attention, and focus on practical life skills alongside traditional academics.

Caring and attentive staffstrong Montessori educationchildren's academic progress

Sea Star

4.8(17)

251 Sw 4th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL

Note: Reviews appear to be for a church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual approach, and community feel of the organization. Parents/visitors consistently mention feeling accepted and at home.

Welcoming and inclusive atmosphereBible-based teachingfriendly congregation

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Daycare Centers in Boca Raton, Florida

There are 62 daycare centers in Boca Raton, Florida. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Boca Raton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Boca Raton

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St Jude Pre-School

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 21689 Toledo Road, Boca Raton, FL
Phone: NOT AVAILABLE

St Joan Of Arc Pre-School

Headstart Programs

Address: 501 S W 3rd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL
Phone: NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 62 all daycares in Boca Raton, Florida. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Boca Raton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Boca Raton offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 50 facilities
Headstart Programs — 3 facilities
Church Daycare — 7 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Boca Raton for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Boca Raton must be licensed by Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.