Best Daycare Centers in Fort Pierce, FL
Compare 38 daycare centers in Fort Pierce. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fort Pierce, Florida at a glance
- Daycares
- 38
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 194
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 16
Fort Pierce has 38 licensed daycares with 194 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.16 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 34947 (avg 4.49 stars), while 34950 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort Pierce
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.
- 1Dora'S Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
1905 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Parents consistently praise Dora's Learning Center for its caring, loving staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report improvements in behavior and learning outcomes. The facility is noted for reasonable pricing, convenient hours, and a focus on fostering a love of learning, including Spanish language instruction.
Staff is caring and lovingwelcoming atmospherechildren excited to attendbehavioral improvements in children - 2First United Methodist Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
616 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Reviews are for the church facility rather than the preschool program itself. All reviewers praise the welcoming congregation, quality sermons from Pastor Tim, beautiful historic architecture, and active community involvement.
Friendly and welcoming congregationengaging sermonsquality music programbeautiful architecture and stained glass - 3Green Shoots Academy4.29 score4.5(7)
503 S 32nd St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Green Shoots Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality, cleanliness, and caring environment. One parent expressed serious safety concerns about a driver's reckless driving behavior during transportation.
Great staffclean facilitywell-behaved childrenpatient and caring teachers - 4Storybrooke Preschool Academy,LLC4.24 score4.3(20)
3366 S 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children
Storybrooke Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and secure facility. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, significant developmental progress, and the school's family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents report high satisfaction with the school's preparation for kindergarten and overall quality of care.
Security measures (cameraslockscodes)warm and fr - 5Dreamchaser Preschool LLC4.22 score4.3(14)
700 S 33rd St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
Parents consistently praise Dreamchaser Preschool for its strong educational focus, caring staff, and family-oriented environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable academic progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security features, and affordability.
Educational curriculum with emphasis on early academicsattentive individual teacher attentionclean and well-maintained facilitiescode-locked secure entrance - 6Liberty Baptist Academy4.18 score4.3(8)
3660 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Liberty Baptist Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents praise the school's Christ-centered education, caring staff, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's academic and spiritual development.
Biblical values and Christ-centered curriculumcaring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentno bullying or negativity reported - 7Community United Methodist Preschool4.15 score4.2(15)
3114 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 105 children
Community United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and welcoming family atmosphere. Parents highlight strong communication, accommodation of special needs, quality education with Montessori-trained teachers, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as beautiful with a long history of quality care.
Caring and kind staffstrong communication and daily updatesMontessori-trained teachersaccommodation of allergies and special needs - 8Peppermint Patti'S Academy INC3.85 score3.8(14)
2306 S 39th St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children
Peppermint Patti's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through daily app updates. Parents report their children are happy, learn significantly, and are treated with genuine care. One parent raised serious concerns about unspecified issues, while another noted things have not been perfect but staff appears to be improving.
Engaging and fun curriculumcaring and wonderful teachersstrong daily communication via appclean and happy children - 9Loving Care Child Development Center3.76 score3.7(20)
1207 S 28th St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 276 children
Loving Care Child Development Center in Fort Pierce receives consistently high praise from parents and former attendees. Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond, including instances of personal assistance during emergencies. Many reviewers are former students themselves, now enrolling their own children, indicating strong long-term satisfaction.
Caring and compassionate staffsafe environmentpersonalized attention to childrenresponsive to parent concerns - 10Sunrise Country Preschool3.75 score3.5(5)
2706 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children
Sunrise Country Preschool receives mixed reviews. Long-term families praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly Ms. Megan and Ms. Oveda), and educational quality, with one child learning to read in Pre-K. However, prospective parents report poor communication from the director, rudeness from staff during enrollment inquiries, and concerns about classroom management and staff qualifications.
Nurturing and family-oriented environmentdedicated and warm staffstrong educational outcomeslong-term family satisfaction
Rating Distribution
Based on 30 daycares with Google ratings in Fort Pierce
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 194 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Fort Pierce, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Fort Pierce zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34947 | 12 | 4.49 | 6 | |
| 34950 | 18 | 4.08 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fort Pierce (11–325 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
13
Very Large
150+ children
6
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Fort Pierce based on parent reviews
Dora'S Learning Center
1905 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL
Parents consistently praise Dora's Learning Center for its caring, loving staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report improvements in behavior and learning outcomes. The facility is noted for reasonable pricing, convenient hours, and a focus on fostering a love of learning, including Spanish language instruction.
First United Methodist Preschool
616 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
Reviews are for the church facility rather than the preschool program itself. All reviewers praise the welcoming congregation, quality sermons from Pastor Tim, beautiful historic architecture, and active community involvement.
Learning Tree Academy INC
2808 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, FL
Reviewers highlight the staff's dedication and effective preparation of children for kindergarten, noting that the center provides a caring environment where kids learn significantly. One grandparent specifically praised the educational focus, which they believe fostered advanced skills in their grandson.
Pee Wee'S Learning Academy
802 N 7th St, Fort Pierce, FL
A few parents describe PEE WEE'S LEARNING ACADEMY as a welcoming and loving environment where children enjoy learning. Reviewers highlight the helpful staff and positive atmosphere, noting that multiple grandchildren have attended since infancy. The feedback emphasizes that kids have fun while acquiring new skills.
Kidlife Preschool
5300 Melville Rd, Fort Pierce, FL
Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and highly engaged staff, with specific praise for teachers like Ms. Christina and Ms. Coe Coe. Reviewers appreciate the focus on Christian values, kindness, and strong communication, noting significant progress in their children's social and academic development.
Multi-Cultural Resource Center Next Level
1201 Mississippi Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
One parent highlights the social environment, noting their child made friends and engaged in activities like keyboard lessons, STEM, and Girl Scouts. Another reviewer commends the after-school program for fostering discipline and leadership skills, while a third mentions a weekly church service.
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Daycare Centers in Fort Pierce, Florida
There are 38 daycare centers in Fort Pierce, Florida. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Fort Pierce have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 30 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 194 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce
Showing 38 results
- Address
- 337 N Us Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 466-2000
- Address
- 2007 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 672-4795
- Address
- 5610 Oleander Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 464-5436
- Address
- 820 Kaufman Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 489-9748
- Address
- 3203 Quincy Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 466-9337
- Address
- 1035 S 27th Cir, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 461-0398
- Address
- 1803 N 21st St, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 465-9135
- Address
- 210 S Indian River Dr, Fort Pierce, FL
- Phone
- (772) 461-7689
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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