Best Daycare Centers in Miami Gardens, FL
Compare 67 daycare centers in Miami Gardens. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Miami Gardens, Florida at a glance
- Daycares
- 67
- Avg rating
- 4.55/5
- Parent reviews
- 316
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 29
Miami Gardens has 67 licensed daycares with 316 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.29 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 33055 (avg 4.6 stars), while 33056 has the largest selection (33 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Miami Gardens
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.
- 1The Learning Nest Academy INC4.74 score5(14)
20432 Nw 44th Ct, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
The Learning Nest Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its personalized approach, dedicated and caring staff, and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the hands-on, engaging educational activities and the strong collaboration between teachers and families. Multiple reviewers describe significant developmental progress in their children and recommend the academy without hesitation.
Personalized education modelcaring and qualified teachershands-on learning approachsafe and clean facilities - 2Bright Minds Academy4.64 score5(9)
4865 Nw 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children
Bright Minds Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, safe environment and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight excellent staff communication, clean facilities, and the center's commitment to social-emotional development and inclusion of neuro-diverse children.
Engaging and age-appropriate curriculumdiverse activities (artscraftsoutdoor play) - 3
3341 Nw 189th St, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Gospel Tabernacle Child Care Development and Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the spiritual atmosphere and religious environment, with parents appreciating the friendly staff and welcoming community. One parent noted their son enjoys attending the school.
Friendly staffwarm welcoming environmentspiritual/faith-based approachchild enjoys attending - 4Tender Loving Care Preschool INC4.55 score5(6)
19601 Nw 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Tender Loving Care Preschool in Miami Gardens receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the strong leadership of Mrs. Rock, quality staff, structured learning environment, and positive developmental outcomes for children. Multiple parents report their children enjoy attending and have learned significantly.
Caring and loving staffstrong leadership from Mrs. Rockstructured environmentchild-centered approach - 5Pamela Taylor Day Care Center4.52 score4.7(14)
1781 Nw 152nd Ter, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 17 children
Pamela Taylor Day Care Center receives unanimously positive feedback from parents who describe it as a family-owned business that provides excellent, personalized care in a small, clean environment. Parents consistently praise the attentive staff, significant child development, and warm family-like atmosphere that keeps children excited to attend.
Family-owned and operatedattentive and dedicated staffsmall class sizes allowing one-on-one attentionclean and safe facility - 6Bethel'S Childcare Center4.48 score4.7(11)
17025 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 164 children
The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center but rather for a church. The reviews praise the church's worship services, pastoral messages, and family-friendly atmosphere with consistently high ratings.
Strong pastoral leadershipfamily-oriented environmentwelcoming communityorganized and friendly staff - 7Building Tools Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
4121 Nw 191st St, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Building Tools Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the staff's dedication, patience, and educational quality. Parents report children are eager to attend, show significant academic and social development, and adjust well to the program. The center maintains regular communication with parents through daily updates, photos, and videos.
Dedicated and patient staffstrong academic curriculumdaily communication with parents via pho - 8Norland United Methodist Preschool4.45 score4.7(9)
885 Nw 195th St, Miami Gardens, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Norland United Methodist Preschool is a religious facility in Miami Gardens with mostly positive feedback about its welcoming atmosphere and community events. However, reviews contain significant concerns about facility maintenance, air conditioning issues, and one serious complaint about inappropriate sleeping arrangements from 2008. Several reviews also address unrelated neighborhood issues with parking and littering.
welcoming communityhosts parties and birthday celebrationsgood place to pray and visitreligious instruction - 9Maranatha Child Development Center4.4 score4.8(5)
18900 Nw 32nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children
Parents consistently praise Maranatha Child Development Center for its warm, professional environment and dedicated teachers. The center is noted for providing quality education and successfully supporting children from diverse backgrounds, including Hispanic students. All reviewers highly recommend the school.
Warm and friendly atmosphereprofessional teachersquality educationcultural integration support - 10Memorial Temple Early Childhood Education Center4.4 score4.6(10)
16600 Nw 44th Ct, Miami Gardens, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 84 children
Memorial Temple Early Childhood Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and positive learning environment. Most reviewers report their children are happy, engaged, and making developmental progress. One recent negative review suggests a decline in quality and staff retention.
caring and loving staffclean and safe facilitystrong teacher-student relationshipseffective learning and child development
Rating Distribution
Based on 41 daycares with Google ratings in Miami Gardens
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 316 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Miami Gardens, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Miami Gardens zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33055 | 14 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 33056 | 33 | 4.59 | 16 | |
| 33054 | 9 | 4.58 | 4 | |
| 33169 | 11 | 4.36 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Miami Gardens (17–235 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
29
Large
76–150 children
21
Very Large
150+ children
9
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Miami Gardens based on parent reviews
The Learning Nest Academy INC
20432 Nw 44th Ct, Miami Gardens, FL
The Learning Nest Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its personalized approach, dedicated and caring staff, and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the hands-on, engaging educational activities and the strong collaboration between teachers and families. Multiple reviewers describe significant developmental progress in their children and recommend the academy without hesitation.
Bright Minds Academy
4865 Nw 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL
Bright Minds Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, safe environment and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight excellent staff communication, clean facilities, and the center's commitment to social-emotional development and inclusion of neuro-diverse children.
Gospel Tabernacle Child Care Development And Learning Center
3341 Nw 189th St, Miami Gardens, FL
Gospel Tabernacle Child Care Development and Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents. Reviews highlight the spiritual atmosphere and religious environment, with parents appreciating the friendly staff and welcoming community. One parent noted their son enjoys attending the school.
Tender Loving Care Preschool INC
19601 Nw 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
Tender Loving Care Preschool in Miami Gardens receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the strong leadership of Mrs. Rock, quality staff, structured learning environment, and positive developmental outcomes for children. Multiple parents report their children enjoy attending and have learned significantly.
Pamela Taylor Day Care Center
1781 Nw 152nd Ter, Miami Gardens, FL
Pamela Taylor Day Care Center receives unanimously positive feedback from parents who describe it as a family-owned business that provides excellent, personalized care in a small, clean environment. Parents consistently praise the attentive staff, significant child development, and warm family-like atmosphere that keeps children excited to attend.
Bethel'S Childcare Center
17025 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center but rather for a church. The reviews praise the church's worship services, pastoral messages, and family-friendly atmosphere with consistently high ratings.
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Daycare Centers in Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens offers a diverse selection of 67 childcare facilities, ranging from church-based programs to independent centers. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and safe environments that make children enjoy attending. The 33055 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood for finding highly rated options.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Miami Gardens have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 41 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.56 stars. Our analysis covers 316 parent reviews. Parents in Miami Gardens most frequently praise daycares for children enjoy attending, safe environment, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Miami Gardens, 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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Future Leaders Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight strong academic results, caring staff, structured learning environment, and family-oriented atmosphere that keeps children engaged and eager to attend.
- Address
- 18000 Nw 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (786) 916-5681
Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center in Miami Gardens receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising its academic curriculum and long-term student success. Multiple reviewers report their children developed strong educational foundations that led to success in public school and beyond. One negative review cited staff rudeness and inconsistent policies on snacks.
- Address
- 19101 Nw 5th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 770-3733
Small World Montessori 5 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the school's personalized Montessori approach, attentive staff, and clean learning environment where children show academic and social growth.
- Address
- 4888 Nw 183rd St, Ste 114, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 625-1199
Children Choice Academy has extremely polarized reviews. Most parents praise the facility highly, particularly under new ownership, citing warm staff, family-like atmosphere, cleanliness, and child development. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious safety and hygiene concerns including unsupervised children, neglected infants, and lack of supervision.
- Address
- 4469 Nw 167th St, # 67, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 628-0210
Tot's 'R' Us Christian Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, experienced staff, loving care, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is recommended for its qualified teachers, safe environment, and strong pedagogical approach.
- Address
- 19505 Nw 57th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 624-3998
Parents praise the daycare program at Greater Love Full Gospel Baptist Church for its friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, and family-oriented environment. The facility offers well-regarded after-school and daycare programs, with parents expressing satisfaction with how staff care for their children.
- Address
- 18200 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 474-8118
A few parents highlight the dedication of the staff, specifically noting Mr. and Mrs. Rock as excellent, while praising the teaching methods and regular progress updates. Conversely, one review describes a negative experience from childhood involving bullying and punishment for speaking Spanish.
- Address
- 4055 Nw 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 620-9877
Reviewers describe the facility as dirty and infested with mold and roaches, while criticizing the staff as rude and incompetent. One parent claims the curriculum is non-existent, resulting in poor academic preparation and emotional distress for the children.
- Address
- 285 Nw 199th St, Ste 102, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 654-2825
Parents consistently praise Unique Kids Childcare for advanced academics and strong child development outcomes. They highlight dedicated staff, personalized education, and a family-like community atmosphere. Multiple long-term families credit the center with their children's educational success.
- Address
- 836 Nw 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 493-9625
Kid's Haven Academy receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise staff warmth, professionalism, patience with special needs children, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviewers report rude administration, poor hygiene practices, inadequate supervision, and unwelcoming behavior during tours.
- Address
- 18373 Nw 27th Ave, Ste B, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 621-0990
Carol City Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews with a 2.2/5 rating. While some parents praise advanced child development and caring staff, numerous reviews cite serious concerns including misplacement of younger children, lack of supervision, unprofessional director behavior, undisclosed fees, and failure to report injuries to parents.
- Address
- 3291 Nw 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 622-8900
- Address
- 18200 Nw 19th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (786) 416-7040
- Address
- 18001 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 624-1600
- Address
- 17700 Nw 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 624-0101
- Address
- 3201 Nw 207th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 621-6225
- Address
- 3520 Nw 191 St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (786) 357-4939
- Address
- 18215 Nw 18th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 621-1212
- Address
- 16600 Nw 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 623-4000
- Address
- 16002 E Bunche Park Dr, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (786) 517-2868
- Address
- 5000 Nw 177th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 923-6643
- Address
- 1160 Nw 159th Dr, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 623-4438
- Address
- 19010 Nw 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (786) 258-1615
- Address
- 2750 Nw 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 625-5437
Parents highlight exceptional staff qualities, noting that teachers are the best and possess a beautiful charisma and vocation for children. One parent reports their son is very happy, while another shares that their child thrived during a two-year enrollment in the Early Steps program.
- Address
- 16425 Nw 25th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 623-3309
- Address
- 2201 Nw 187th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 685-4881
- Address
- 3250 Nw 207th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 621-3700
- Address
- 901 Nw 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 651-1947
- Address
- 16101 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (786) 657-7419
- Address
- 3125 Nw 176th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 357-6622
- Address
- 4444 Nw 195th St, Miami Gardens, FL
- Phone
- (305) 405-1617
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