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628 Daycare Centers in Miami, Florida

Browse all 628 daycare centers in Miami, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Avg. Rating

4.49/ 5

across 385 rated daycares

Reviews Analyzed

5,084

parent reviews with AI summaries

Top Rated

64%

rated 4.5 stars or higher

Total Daycares

628

across 4 facility types

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Miami

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. 1

    14092 Sw 84th St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

    Parents consistently praise this Montessori center for its nurturing, loving environment and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, including improvements in speech, social skills, and confidence. Families report excellent communication, smooth transitions, and children being excited to attend daily.

    Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentstrong developmental progress (speechacademics
  2. 2

    12332 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

    Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the quality of education, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong safety measures. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving both academically and socially.

    Warm and caring staffdedicated teachers with strong expertiseengaging educational activitiesstate-of-the-art clean facilities
  3. 3

    10316 W Flagler St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

    Leilany Nursery School in Miami receives consistently perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the bilingual education, cleanliness, child development, and genuine care provided by the owner and teachers. Families report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving developmentally.

    Warm and attentive staffbilingual programimmaculate cleanlinessfamily-like atmosphere
  4. 4

    10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

    Parents consistently praise I & J Happy Faces Learning Center as a family-oriented, safe, and caring environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Director Jailine and teacher Clara are frequently highlighted for their exceptional dedication, communication, and personal investment in each child's growth. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and strongly recommend it.

    caring and attentive staffstrong director communication and parent involvementfamily-oriented atmosphereclean facility
  5. 5

    8710 Sw 20th Ter, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, patient staff and clean, organized facility. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developing new skills while feeling welcomed and comfortable with the teachers and director.

    Caring and patient staffclean and organized environmentprofessional directorchild development and skill-building
  6. 6

    13755 Sw 90th St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Starting Ahead Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and staff dedication. Parents consistently highlight significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the director Alexandra Diaz's hands-on leadership and parent communication. Multiple parents note the school effectively prepares children for kindergarten success.

    Academic rigor and curriculumchild development and lea
  7. 7
    Chabad Chayil
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    21101 Ne 26th Ave, Miami, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

    Chabad Chayil is a religious Jewish facility in Miami that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its welcoming community atmosphere and leadership. Parents praise Rabbi Moshe Kievman and his wife Layah for creating an inclusive, warm environment centered on Jewish education and community connection. One reviewer noted concerns about parking and traffic safety issues in the surrounding area.

    welcoming and inclusive communitywarm and caring Rabbi and Rebbetzinweekly Shabbat mealsJewish education and Torah study
  8. 8

    12289 Sw 112 Street, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 157 children

    Devon Aire Kiddy College receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who highlight the genuine care and involvement of owner Barbie and her dedicated staff. Parents consistently praise the family-like environment, safety, educational quality, and the emotional well-being of their children. Many families have enrolled multiple children over years and recommend the center highly.

    Caring and loving staffinvolved and responsive ownerfamily-oriented environmentsafe setting
  9. 9

    8670 Bird Rd, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Parents consistently praise Fantasyland Learning Center (Little Stars) for exceptional care, educational programming, and strong staff consistency. Families report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with staff treating children as family members. Daily communication and photo updates are highlighted as key strengths that build parent confidence.

    Educational activities for all agesexperienced and caring staffstrong director leadershipdaily communication with parents
  10. 10

    2419 Sw 147th Ave, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    New Horizons Preschool II receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring and loving staff, clean facilities, and structured educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with many families returning for multiple children or staying for many years.

    caring and loving teachersclean and organized classroomsstructured curriculum with educational activitiesoutdoor playtime multiple times daily

Rating Distribution

Based on 385 daycares with Google ratings in Miami

4.5 - 5.0
245
4.0 - 4.4
84
3.0 - 3.9
49
Below 3
7

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 5,084 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
53
2Safe environment
37
3Clean facilities
28
4Caring and attentive staff
26
5Affordable pricing
24
6Children enjoy attending
22
7Welcoming environment
19
8Professional staff
17

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Miami zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
331439
4.86
5
331687
4.83
4
3318311
4.73
6
331808
4.73
5
331939
4.69
6
3318413
4.68
7
3314416
4.67
11
3315611
4.64
4
3317522
4.62
15
3317411
4.61
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Miami (10–543 children)

Small

up to 30 children

50

Medium

31–75 children

215

Large

76–150 children

243

Very Large

150+ children

108

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Miami based on parent reviews

Montessori Learning Center

5(20)

14092 Sw 84th St, Miami, FL

Parents consistently praise this Montessori center for its nurturing, loving environment and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, including improvements in speech, social skills, and confidence. Families report excellent communication, smooth transitions, and children being excited to attend daily.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentstrong developmental progress (speech

Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center

5(20)

12332 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL

Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the quality of education, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong safety measures. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving both academically and socially.

Warm and caring staffdedicated teachers with strong expertiseengaging educational activities

Leilany Nursery School

5(20)

10316 W Flagler St, Miami, FL

Leilany Nursery School in Miami receives consistently perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the bilingual education, cleanliness, child development, and genuine care provided by the owner and teachers. Families report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving developmentally.

Warm and attentive staffbilingual programimmaculate cleanliness

I & J Happy Faces Learning Center INC

5(20)

10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL

Parents consistently praise I & J Happy Faces Learning Center as a family-oriented, safe, and caring environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Director Jailine and teacher Clara are frequently highlighted for their exceptional dedication, communication, and personal investment in each child's growth. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and strongly recommend it.

caring and attentive staffstrong director communication and parent involvementfamily-oriented atmosphere

Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool

5(20)

8710 Sw 20th Ter, Miami, FL

Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, patient staff and clean, organized facility. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developing new skills while feeling welcomed and comfortable with the teachers and director.

Caring and patient staffclean and organized environmentprofessional director

Starting Ahead Academy

5(20)

13755 Sw 90th St, Miami, FL

Starting Ahead Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and staff dedication. Parents consistently highlight significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the director Alexandra Diaz's hands-on leadership and parent communication. Multiple parents note the school effectively prepares children for kindergarten success.

Academic rigor and curriculumchild development and lea

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Daycare Centers in Miami, Florida

There are 628 daycare centers in Miami, Florida. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Our analysis of 5,084 parent reviews across Miami shows an average daycare rating of 4.49 out of 5, with 64% of rated facilities scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.64 stars. Parents in Miami most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and clean facilities.

When choosing a daycare in Miami, 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 Miami

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Acadekids Preschool #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

AcadeKids Preschool #2 receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Some parents praise the staff's dedication and child safety focus, while others report serious concerns including inappropriate teacher conduct, frequent child injuries, dismissive administration, billing discrepancies, and retaliation when complaints were raised.

Staff dedicationchild safety prioritizedteachers treat children with care and affection
Address
10680 Sw 113th Pl, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 279-3182
Acadekids Preschool And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

AcadeKids Preschool receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. While some parents praise the staff's dedication and child-centered approach, others report serious concerns including inappropriate physical handling of children, frequent injuries, unresponsive management, and billing discrepancies. Safety and administrative responsiveness are key points of contention.

Dedicated and caring staffchild safety prioritizedloving environment
Address
8901 Sw 157th Ave, # 18-19, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 385-7709
The Giving Tree Christian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Giving Tree Christian Learning Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1/5 to 5/5. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, loving environment, and strong management, while negative reviews cite concerns about unequal activity participation, inadequate supervision, excessive screen time, and poor incident response.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and loving environmentstrong management (Betty and Natalia noted specifically)
Address
10730 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 412-4999
Mickey Mini Miracles Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Mickey Mini Miracles Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and professional environment. The owner is noted for accommodating work schedules and providing peace of mind. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional staff interactions and cleanliness concerns.

caring and attentive staffclean facilityprofessional environment
Address
21341 Nw 2nd Ave, # 43, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 249-4059
Our Little Ones Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
8037 Ne 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 754-8444
Precious Years Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
2150 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 642-8949
Studio Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Studio Kids receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the educational curriculum, caring staff, and clean facilities. However, two negative reviews cite poor communication accessibility and a refusal to refund a registration fee when a parent cancelled within an hour of enrollment.

well-structured educational curriculumcaring and professional staffclean and modern facility
Address
8323 Ne 1st Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 286-9097
Little Apple Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Apple Academy receives mixed reviews with mostly positive feedback about teacher care and cleanliness, but some parents report poor communication and enrollment issues. Parents consistently praise the affectionate and attentive staff, with children described as happy and well-cared for. However, a few negative experiences involve unresponsive communication and last-minute cancellations.

Caring and affectionate teachersclean and organized facilitychildren happy and content
Address
3198 Sw 26th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 444-0200
Sweet Angels Academy #2 Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Sweet Angels Academy #2 for its caring, attentive staff and loving owner Maria who treats children like family. Children are reported to be happy, well-fed, and making developmental progress, with daily photo updates providing peace of mind to parents. The facility maintains a clean, safe environment with activities and age-appropriate programs.

Caring and responsive teachersOwner Maria is dedicated and lovingDaily photos of children
Address
1364 Sw 3rd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 631-0377
Sweet Angels Academy Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Sweet Angels Academy for its caring, attentive staff and warm environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. The owner Maria and her team are described as loving, responsive, and dedicated. Children reportedly arrive and depart happily, with parents expressing high trust in the facility's cleanliness, safety, and quality of care.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive communicationdaily photos of children
Address
3265 Nw 14th Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 634-3602
The Bright Days Preschool No 3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Bright Days Preschool No 3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong educational programs that support child development. Two negative reviews cite concerns about cleaning practices during operating hours and a requirement for parents to provide cleaning supplies. The majority of reviews highlight exceptional staff, family-like atmosphere, and successful developmental outcomes.

caring and patient staffclean facilityeducational programs
Address
3005 - 3007 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 559-1333
Kids Small World Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.8

Kids Small World Learning Center has highly polarized reviews with parents either praising the facility or reporting serious safety and management concerns. Positive reviews highlight cleanliness, friendly staff, and attentive care, while negative reviews cite safety incidents, staffing instability, unmet promises regarding vaccinations and webcams, and unprofessional management responses to complaints.

Clean facilityfriendly and caring teacherspositive environme
Address
3360 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 567-0661
Puzzle Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Puzzle Preschool receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism, child supervision, and hygiene practices. While some parents report positive personal experiences, multiple recent reviews highlight issues with curriculum, classroom management, and child safety.

Staff tend to childrensome parents report long-term positive memorieschildren enjoy attending
Address
15725 Sw 72nd St, Ste 156, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 360-2408
Happy Hippo Day Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Happy Hippo Day Care receives mixed reviews with an average of 3.8/5 stars. Most parents praise the attentive and caring staff, director communication, and long-term developmental benefits, though some report a recent decline in quality. One parent reported a negative experience without elaboration.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive director who provides updatesgood for long-term enrollment and child development
Address
15675 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 385-6581
Little Dolphins Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Dolphins Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, structured daily routines, homemade food, and educational bilingual programs. Parents report their children are happy, clean, and well-cared for, with many families using the facility for multiple years. One negative review cited poor customer service from reception staff during an unscheduled visit.

Attentive and affectionate staffhomemade mealsstructured daily routines
Address
1575 Ne 205th Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 974-5922
Playcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Playcare Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities, with many noting their children are happy and thriving. However, a significant minority report serious safety concerns including alleged physical abuse, non-functional security cameras, and management issues regarding dietary restrictions and incident response.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean and organized facilitye
Address
14709 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 360-4281
Kidco IV Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

KIDCO IV Child Care has mixed reviews with significant variation in experiences. While some parents praise the professionalism and care provided by certain staff members, others report serious safety and supervision concerns, along with complaints about staff unprofessionalism and disrespect toward parents.

Some staff members caring and professionalgood for child development and adaptationsupervisor Ms. Dayan described as attentive and caring
Address
6911 Nw 3rd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 758-1664
Academir Preschool Learning Center #3 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

ACADEMIR PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER #3 INC receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. While some parents praise the clean facilities, safe environment, and teaching quality, others report serious concerns about staff professionalism, limited parent involvement, and alleged mistreatment and isolation of children.

Clean and safe facilitycomfortable environmentquality educational instruction including reading writing and crafts
Address
2636 Sw 144th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 221-0059
Happy Hippo Too Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Happy Hippo Too Preschool receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.8/5. Parents praise the caring staff, attentive director, and positive learning environment, though some note a decline in quality over time. One parent reported a negative experience without details.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive directorgood communication with parents
Address
12548 Sw 120th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 233-9528
Bamby'S Day Care Center And Nursery School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Bamby's Day Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the dedicated staff, clean facilities, organized activities, and quality education. However, there are concerns about language barriers for non-Spanish speakers and at least one serious incident involving inadequate supervision and communication.

Friendly and dedicated staffwell-maintained groundsorganized activities
Address
860 Nw 44th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 448-2458
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kiddie Kampus receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring teachers, educational quality, and child development, but serious concerns from other parents regarding hygiene practices, safety supervision, inadequate staffing ratios, and unresponsive management. Multiple reviewers report management issues and recommend alternative facilities.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergarten and beyondclean and organized facility
Address
10570 Sw 97th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 271-4622
Kidz Korner Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6700 Sw 132nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 385-0371
New World Academy
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
11755 Sw 90th St, Ste 115, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 271-4299
Peter Pan Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Peter Pan Childcare & Learning Center in Miami has mixed reviews. While one parent praised the staff's attention and care, two parents raised serious safety and hygiene concerns, including inadequate high chair safety measures, unsupervised children falling, and poor sanitation practices.

Staff attentiveness and care
Address
2500 Sw 107th Ave, Ste 17, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 227-7707
Ymca Of South Florida At Francis S Tucker
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Parents report positive experiences with camp staff who create engaging, fun activities and maintain clean facilities with caring staff. However, significant complaints exist regarding the corporate office's poor communication, unresponsiveness to phone calls, and inadequate handling of harassment complaints.

Engaging summer camp programexperienced and dedicated staff (JohnEyleen
Address
3500 S Douglas Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 357-4000
Anchor Academy After School & Tutoring
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Anchor Academy receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Positive reviewers praise the staff (particularly Miss Dee and Miss Melody), educational focus, activities, and owner Dannerys's dedication. Negative reviewers cite serious concerns including unprofessional conduct, administrative failures, disrespectful staff, and inappropriate activities.

Variety of activitiesclean facilityeducational focus
Address
2437 Sw 67th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 662-1445
Martin Luther King Ymca Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2000 Nw 62nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 636-1844
Nicklaus Children'S Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Nicklaus Children's Hospital, not the Early Learning Center. Reviews praise exceptional medical care, compassionate staff, clean facilities, and child-friendly amenities. One negative review cited staff dismissiveness, inefficient intake processes, and concerns about diagnostic accuracy.

Highly professional and compassionate medical staffefficient check-in processclean facilities
Address
3100 Sw 62nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 669-6532
Noah'S Ark Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4246 Sw 152nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 228-1234
Thumbelina Learning Center V
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
8380 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 517-4920

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Frequently asked questions

There are 628 all daycares in Miami, Florida. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Miami have an average Google rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 385 rated facilities. About 64% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Miami, 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
Miami offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 480 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 77 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 63 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 Miami for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Miami 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.