Best Daycare Centers in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Compare 10 daycare centers in Jacksonville Beach. Average rating: 4.56/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida at a glance
- Daycares
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.56/5
- Parent reviews
- 37
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Jacksonville Beach has 10 licensed daycares with 37 parent reviews averaging 4.56/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32250 zip code, averaging 4.56 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville Beach
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.
- 1Lighthouse Christian Preschool, INC4.5 score5(5)
2115 12th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and small class sizes that allow individual attention. They highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's learning and behavior. Multiple reviewers report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental growth.
Small teacher-to-student ratioswarm and friendly environmentcaring and welcoming staffstrong academic curriculum - 2Beaches Academy INC4.45 score4.6(15)
1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 111 children
Parents consistently praise Beaches Academy (also called Kids at Play) for its caring, professional staff who genuinely prioritize children's wellbeing and learning. The facility emphasizes outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and child-centered education that prepares children academically while allowing them to be kids. Parents report children are enthusiastic about attending and feel part of a supportive family environment.
Caring and professional teacherschild-centered educational philosophyoutdoor play and nature explorationdetailed daily reports on child care - 3Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool INC3.61 score3.4(9)
1423 8th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews consistently praise Ms. Laurie, the VPK teacher, for creating a nurturing, safe environment with strong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about administrative leadership, safety protocols, health/hygiene standards, and communication lapses.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville Beach
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Jacksonville Beach, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Jacksonville Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32250 | 10 | 4.56 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville Beach (45–190 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville Beach based on parent reviews
Lighthouse Christian Preschool, INC
2115 12th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and small class sizes that allow individual attention. They highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's learning and behavior. Multiple reviewers report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental growth.
Beaches Academy INC
1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Parents consistently praise Beaches Academy (also called Kids at Play) for its caring, professional staff who genuinely prioritize children's wellbeing and learning. The facility emphasizes outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and child-centered education that prepares children academically while allowing them to be kids. Parents report children are enthusiastic about attending and feel part of a supportive family environment.
The Seaside Playgarden Preschool INC
223 8th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Parents highlight The Seaside Playgarden Preschool as a unique, organic early childhood program featuring a distinctive Forest Program and nature-based curriculum. Reviewers emphasize the homelike atmosphere, seasonal rhythms, and strong community focus, noting that children thrive emotionally and academically in this environment.
St. Paul'S Catholic School Early Learning Center
578 1st Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
One parent highlights the program's quality and staff, noting it is worth joining the waiting list early. The review suggests the center offers a great experience for enrolled families.
Palms Preschool & Extended Day Program
3410 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
One parent describes the program as filling up quickly and offers extensive outdoor and hands-on learning experiences with staff who prioritize emotional guidance over punishment. In contrast, another reviewer criticizes the facility, citing unprofessional and underqualified staff as reasons for not recommending the center.
Beach United Methodist Church Early Learning Center
334 8th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
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Daycare Centers in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
There are 10 daycare centers in Jacksonville Beach, 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 Jacksonville Beach have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 37 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville Beach, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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- Address
- 334 8th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 249-0124
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and small class sizes that allow individual attention. They highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's learning and behavior. Multiple reviewers report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental growth.
- Address
- 2115 12th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 372-4754
One parent highlights the program's quality and staff, noting it is worth joining the waiting list early. The review suggests the center offers a great experience for enrolled families.
- Address
- 578 1st Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 247-8255
Parents highlight The Seaside Playgarden Preschool as a unique, organic early childhood program featuring a distinctive Forest Program and nature-based curriculum. Reviewers emphasize the homelike atmosphere, seasonal rhythms, and strong community focus, noting that children thrive emotionally and academically in this environment.
- Address
- 223 8th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 247-1314
Parents consistently praise Beaches Academy (also called Kids at Play) for its caring, professional staff who genuinely prioritize children's wellbeing and learning. The facility emphasizes outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and child-centered education that prepares children academically while allowing them to be kids. Parents report children are enthusiastic about attending and feel part of a supportive family environment.
- Address
- 1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 246-3885
One parent describes the program as filling up quickly and offers extensive outdoor and hands-on learning experiences with staff who prioritize emotional guidance over punishment. In contrast, another reviewer criticizes the facility, citing unprofessional and underqualified staff as reasons for not recommending the center.
- Address
- 3410 3rd St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 247-0983
Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews consistently praise Ms. Laurie, the VPK teacher, for creating a nurturing, safe environment with strong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about administrative leadership, safety protocols, health/hygiene standards, and communication lapses.
- Address
- 1423 8th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 249-1204
- Address
- 1550 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 241-1139
- Address
- 419 5th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 803-3206
- Address
- 102 15th St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 247-4577
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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
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
- Church Daycare — 4 facilities