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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

Showing 628 results

Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, detailed daily communication, educational activities, and strong leadership under director Ms. Ellie. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with many describing significant improvements in their child's development and confidence. One parent reported an incident of aggressive handling of their child during the adjustment period, which was not resolved to their satisfaction.

Caring and attentive staffdetailed daily documentation and communication via appeducational activities (phonics
Address
15005 Sw 122nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 378-9704
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for providing loving, attentive care with experienced teachers who engage children in varied activities. The director and staff are noted as responsive, communicative, and accommodating. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting children's happiness and parents' peace of mind.

Caring and patient teachersengaging curriculum balancing academics and creative activitieseffective daily communication via app with p
Address
4801 Sw 140th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 220-8430
Kingdom Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9010 Sw 157th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 385-3761
La Petite Academy #1
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy #1 in Miami receives mostly 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong child development. However, one detailed 1-star review raises serious concerns about inadequate supervision, unreported incidents of physical aggression between children, and insufficient safety measures.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong parent-teacher communication
Address
14901 Sw 127th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 232-6505
La Prima Casa Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2733 Sw 3rd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 854-8001
La Prima Casa Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2725 Sw 3rd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 854-8001
La Prima Casa Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
281 Sw 28th Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 854-8001
La Prima Casa Montessori
Church Daycare
Address
1770 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 854-2824
Kids Learning Adventure Brickell
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 Sw 1st Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 422-6262
Little Knights Preschool Miami Sunset Sr
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13125 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 382-9677
Little Shaver #1 Jose Marti School # 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2660 Sw 17th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 856-9044
Merry Poppins Daycare/Kindergarten INC
Church Daycare
Address
6427 Nw 18th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 693-1008
Metropolitan International School Of Miami
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3465 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 301-0024
Sister Carolyn Learning Center
Church Daycare
Address
5400 Sw 102nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 274-8229
Small World Montessori Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Ne 177th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 651-0407
Smart Starts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Smart Starts Child Development Center in Miami has highly polarized reviews. While several parents praise the teachers' kindness and their children's happiness and learning, one detailed 1-star review raises serious concerns about aggressive teacher conduct, inadequate behavior management, false accreditation claims, lack of structured curriculum, and excessive screen time use.

Kind and caring teacherschildren happy and smilingchildren learning quickly
Address
1101 Sw 12th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 858-8886
Smart Starts Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9945 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 279-6966
Christian Montessori Childrens House II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1401 Sw 87th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 542-5929
Montessori School Of Miami Shores INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
577 Ne 107th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 756-7733
Morningside Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5051 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 757-9696
Sanson'S Pre-School Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5600 Sw 135th Ave, Ste 113, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 385-3993
New Jerusalem Community Development Corporation
Church Daycare
Address
777 Nw 85th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 693-8323
New Mount Moriah After School Care
Church Daycare
Address
6700 Nw 14th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 357-4939
New Testament Church Of God Little Angels Academy
Church Daycare

Reviews are mixed with stark contrasts in parent experiences. One parent praises the curriculum, cleanliness, and Christian values, while others report discrimination against children with special needs and unprofessional behavior from staff.

Excellent teachersclean facilitystrong academics
Address
10190 Sw 168th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 573-0061
Room 2 Bloom LLC 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1910 Nw 95th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 693-7171
Rpoc/ Perrine Gardens After School House Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10161 Circle Plz W, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 233-9325
Pineview Preschools (Douglas) Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools

Pineview Preschools Douglas receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and children's developmental progress. One 2-star review raised concerns about administrative favoritism, inadequate academic preparation for elementary school, and mishandling of a child's dismissal.

caring and attentive staffclean and beautiful facilitiesstrong community and parent relationships
Address
2965 S Douglas Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 567-5855
Play And Read Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1726 Nw 36th St, Unit 17, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 633-2841
Small Kids Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
9801 Nw 24th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 836-9747
Project Promise At Charles R. Drew K-8 Center
Headstart Programs
Address
1775 Nw 60th Street, Rooms 7-9 30-32 And Csi 101, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 691-8021

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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.