Best Daycare Centers in Jacksonville, FL
Compare 366 daycare centers in Jacksonville. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jacksonville, Florida at a glance
- Daycares
- 366
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,023
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 116
Jacksonville has 366 licensed daycares with 3,023 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.116 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 32224 (avg 4.59 stars), while 32216 has the largest selection (23 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville
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.
- 1Wallace Enterprises Learning And Development Center4.8 score5(20)
7442 Gainesville Ave, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents consistently praise Wallace Enterprises Learning and Development Center for its strong academic focus, small class sizes, and personalized attention to each child's development. The family-owned center is noted for teaching fundamental skills like reading, writing, and math while integrating Christian values, with children showing measurable academic progress and school readiness. Staff are described as compassionate, communicative, and treating families as extended family members.
Strong academic curriculumsmall class sizes enabling one-on-one instructionpersonalized attention to individual learning abilitiesChristian teachings integrated into education - 2New Dimensions Learning Center INC4.72 score4.9(20)
3612 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
New Dimensions Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, nurturing home-like environment, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and have shown significant developmental growth.
Caring and attentive teacherslong staff tenurehome-like and cozy atmospherestrong educational foundation - 3The Sunshine House4.72 score4.9(20)
3993 San Jose Park Dr, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Aqua Fin Swim Academy, not The Sunshine House daycare. The reviews consistently praise Aqua Fin's swimming instruction program, with parents reporting significant skill development, improved water confidence, and professional instruction from patient instructors.
Patient and professional instructorssmall class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratiosrapid skill progressionclean and well-maintained facilities - 4Victory Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
4651 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Victory Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff and director Anne's dedication to each child's individual needs. Parents consistently report their children are happy, feel safe, and thrive academically and emotionally in this well-organized, clean environment.
Caring and patient teachersstrong director leadershipexcellent communication with parentsclean facilities - 5Shiva Robotics Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
7044 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children
Shiva Robotics Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the STEM-focused curriculum, engaging robotics programs, and passionate staff, particularly founder Coach K. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for learning, strong communication through photos/videos, and positive behavioral changes. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and offering diverse activities including coding, 3D printing, VR, and special Friday events.
Passionate and inspirational staff (especially Coach K)high-quality STEM curriculumengaging robotics and coding instructionexcellent parent communication with daily photos and videos - 6Kids Academy Usa INC4.72 score4.9(20)
1842 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Academy USA for exceptional care, professional staff, and strong educational curriculum. Ms. Tameka, the owner, is frequently highlighted for her dedication, teaching quality, and genuine care for children. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and welcoming with affordable pricing.
Attentive and caring staffprofessional managementclean facilitystrong VPK/kindergarten preparation curriculum - 7Avondale Child'S Day Out4.72 score4.9(20)
1651 Talbot Ave, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Avondale Child's Day Out is a church-affiliated preschool program that parents praise for its welcoming and inclusive environment. The one parent review of the preschool specifically highlighted the teachers' cleanliness standards, communication during the pandemic, and strong educational outcomes in a small school setting. Most reviews are about the affiliated church rather than the daycare program itself.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentsmall school settinga - 8Care Bear Kids Academy At True Vine4.72 score4.9(20)
3519 Post St, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Care Bear Kids Academy at True Vine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff—particularly owner/teacher Ms. Tameka, Ms. Cece, and Alyssa. Parents highlight strong academic instruction, especially in VPK programs, a clean facility, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's development and needs.
caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculum and instructionclean and well-organized - 9Braxton'S Academy4.71 score5(12)
5505 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
Braxton's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the facility's strong academic curriculum, caring staff, and clean environment. Parents report their children gain significant academic skills before entering elementary school and feel loved and well-supervised. The center is led by Dr. Braxton and emphasizes structured lesson plans, spiritual/Christian values, and individualized attention rather than basic childcare.
Academic excellence and structured lesson planscaring and attentive staffclean facilityspiritual/Christian foundation - 10Beulahland Christian Academy4.69 score5(11)
9550 Ribault Ave, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Reviews consistently praise Beulahland Christian Academy for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the kindness and care of the pastoral staff and community members. The facility is noted for accommodating various events and providing meaningful worship experiences.
Warm and inviting atmospherekind and caring staffspiritual nourishmentexcellent customer service
Rating Distribution
Based on 246 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,023 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Jacksonville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Jacksonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32224 | 12 | 4.59 | 6 | |
| 32223 | 7 | 4.58 | 4 | |
| 32206 | 20 | 4.56 | 7 | |
| 32256 | 12 | 4.55 | 4 | |
| 32202 | 7 | 4.55 | 3 | |
| 32225 | 12 | 4.52 | 4 | |
| 32216 | 23 | 4.45 | 7 | |
| 32257 | 9 | 4.44 | 5 | |
| 32246 | 9 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 32217 | 11 | 4.42 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville (14–684 children)
Small
up to 30 children
39
Medium
31–75 children
137
Large
76–150 children
125
Very Large
150+ children
54
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville based on parent reviews
Wallace Enterprises Learning And Development Center
7442 Gainesville Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Parents consistently praise Wallace Enterprises Learning and Development Center for its strong academic focus, small class sizes, and personalized attention to each child's development. The family-owned center is noted for teaching fundamental skills like reading, writing, and math while integrating Christian values, with children showing measurable academic progress and school readiness. Staff are described as compassionate, communicative, and treating families as extended family members.
New Dimensions Learning Center INC
3612 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL
New Dimensions Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, nurturing home-like environment, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and have shown significant developmental growth.
The Sunshine House
3993 San Jose Park Dr, Jacksonville, FL
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Aqua Fin Swim Academy, not The Sunshine House daycare. The reviews consistently praise Aqua Fin's swimming instruction program, with parents reporting significant skill development, improved water confidence, and professional instruction from patient instructors.
Victory Preschool
4651 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL
Victory Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff and director Anne's dedication to each child's individual needs. Parents consistently report their children are happy, feel safe, and thrive academically and emotionally in this well-organized, clean environment.
Shiva Robotics Academy
7044 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Shiva Robotics Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the STEM-focused curriculum, engaging robotics programs, and passionate staff, particularly founder Coach K. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for learning, strong communication through photos/videos, and positive behavioral changes. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and offering diverse activities including coding, 3D printing, VR, and special Friday events.
Kids Academy Usa INC
1842 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Parents consistently praise Kids Academy USA for exceptional care, professional staff, and strong educational curriculum. Ms. Tameka, the owner, is frequently highlighted for her dedication, teaching quality, and genuine care for children. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and welcoming with affordable pricing.
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Daycare Centers in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from independent centers to church-affiliated programs, allowing families to find an environment that aligns with their specific values and needs. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities and caring staff as the most important factors when reviewing these centers. For those seeking highly-rated options, the 32259 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with exceptional average ratings across its local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Jacksonville have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 246 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 3,023 parent reviews. Parents in Jacksonville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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
- 5868 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 513-4690
One parent describes the facility as a dangerous environment with allegations of staff abuse, including locking children in closets, forcing them to sit on potties, and exposing them to bugs and old food. Another review mentions a lack of care, frequent staff turnover, and theft of a child's belongings, while a third criticizes the owner's behavior and poor hygiene standards.
- Address
- 3304 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 701-4250
One parent reports that the school is currently closed. No other feedback is available.
- Address
- 6551 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 778-1503
- Address
- 1181 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 388-4001
One parent reports that the facility is very small and has a strong unpleasant odor inside, advising against bringing children there.
- Address
- 1403 N Myrtle Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 574-9822
One parent describes the facility as a failure to children and strongly urges parents to close all locations based on their negative experience. The review provides no specific details regarding staff, curriculum, or safety, only a general condemnation of the program's performance.
- Address
- 3851 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 232-8649
- Address
- 3718 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 733-5797
- Address
- 6221 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 744-5772
- Address
- 2721 Penton St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 356-3159
- Address
- 2528 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 524-8603
- Address
- 4162 Spring Park Cir, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 737-3088
Around the Clock Kid Care and Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents reviewed. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication, and developmental progress children make at the facility. The center is noted for its clean environment, structured routines, and welcoming atmosphere.
- Address
- 8102 Blanding Blvd, Ste 4, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 307-2115
- Address
- 2431 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 398-1774
One parent highlights the staff as professional and knowledgeable, noting a positive educational environment that prioritizes child safety and mental health. The reviewer found the program so satisfying that they wished for additional locations.
- Address
- 20 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 337-5677
- Address
- 4854 Appleton Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 384-3511
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Jacksonville for its caring, professional staff and clean, bright facilities. The center is noted for strong communication with parents through daily updates, personalized attention from teachers, and a structured curriculum that supports learning and social development. Leadership, particularly the director, receives high praise for going above and beyond in supporting both children and families.
- Address
- 8401 Baymeadows Way, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 730-9181
- Address
- 2233 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 743-2171
- Address
- 1029 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 384-0008
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy Jacksonville for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children show significant academic and social growth. The facility is noted for cleanliness, strong communication with families, live camera access, and engaging activities that foster learning through play.
- Address
- 6601 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 777-0440
La Petite Academy in Jacksonville receives unanimous 5-star reviews praising the caring, professional staff and welcoming atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight the supportive environment, communication through cameras and updates, and the positive impact on their children's development and happiness. The recent management changes have been credited with creating a notably improved, family-oriented center.
- Address
- 9220 Golfside Dr, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 731-2795
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its caring, dedicated staff and warm environment where children are excited to attend. The center is highlighted for strong teacher-parent communication through daily updates, photos, and a mobile app, as well as experienced leadership that has improved the facility. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and express high satisfaction with the quality of care.
- Address
- 50 Saint Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 642-3224
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents feel confident in the safety and nurturing environment. Communication through the app and live cameras keeps parents informed and involved throughout the day.
- Address
- 800 Girvin Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 221-6236
One parent highlights the supportive and helpful nature of the staff, noting that they assist parents effectively. The reviewer also describes the facility's atmosphere as having positive energy.
- Address
- 3655 Ribault Scenic Dr, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 416-1503
- Address
- 9044 Crystal Springs Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 786-7069
Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center on Old St. Augustine Road for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Multiple families report multi-year enrollments and high satisfaction with the teachers' individualized attention, communication, and programming. The center is frequently recommended for quality childcare and early learning.
- Address
- 9950 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 268-1933
- Address
- 9039 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 730-5500
Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Center for its safe, caring environment and attentive staff. The center is commended for regular communication through photos and app updates, skill development preparation for school, and staff's compassionate handling of children. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's progress and care.
- Address
- 8500 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 778-0200
- Address
- 3930 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 733-9218
One parent highlights the caring and supportive staff, noting that teachers have effectively taught their children while maintaining clean classrooms. The reviewer describes the overall environment as very good.
- Address
- 2648 W 5th St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 693-5042
- Address
- 1070 W 18th St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 359-2613
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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