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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

Lincoln Marti
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lincoln Marti School receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care and cleanliness. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with administrative communication and the director's English proficiency. Overall, parents report satisfaction with their children's experience and would recommend the school.

quality of carecleanlinessattentive staff
Address
890 Sw 143rd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 227-2277
Lincoln Marti
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2111 Nw 103rd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 696-2511
Lincoln Marti
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lincoln Marti has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents and serious concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring teachers and family-like environment, while negative reviews report emotional distress, harsh discipline, and alleged physical mistreatment of children.

caring and attentive teachersfamily-like environmentchildren thriving
Address
1001 Sw 1st St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 324-7322
Lincoln Marti
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Lincoln Marti for providing loving, caring teacher-student relationships where children feel safe and happy. Multiple parents report noticeable developmental improvements in their children's eating habits, motor skills, language, and social engagement. Parents express high trust in the facility and staff.

Affectionate and caring teacherschildren feel safe and happystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
1328 Sw 67th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 264-5686
Lincoln Marti
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lincoln Marti is a center-based daycare in Miami with highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the current director Carmen, teacher Alicia, and staff members like Mayra for their care, communication, and genuine engagement with children. However, serious concerns have been raised by some parents regarding past staff behavior, including allegations of physical mistreatment, inadequate supervision, and poor communication.

Current director Carmen is professional an
Address
15690 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 229-5777
Lincoln Marti
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Lincoln Marti for caring, affectionate staff who create a safe and family-like environment. Children show developmental improvements in eating habits, motor skills, and language. Parents report feeling confident and trusting in the teachers' care.

Loving and affectionate teacherschildren feel safe and happydevelopmental progress (motor skills
Address
1335 Sw 67th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 264-7529
First Infant University Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1685 Sw 107th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 559-7191
Fiu- Enlace
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1225 Sw 97th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 348-3714
Fiu-Enlace
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10655 Sw 4th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 348-3714
Fiu-Enlace
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
330 Nw 97th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 348-3714
Fiu-Enlace
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8400 Nw 7th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 348-3714
Fcaa Mt Calvary Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1140 Nw 62nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 685-4881
Citikidz Afterschool Program
Church Daycare
Address
3001 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 637-3558
Kendall Christian School
Church Daycare
Address
8485 Sw 112th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 271-3723
King'S Christian School
Church Daycare
Address
8951 Sw 44th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 221-2008
Touching Miami With Love
Church Daycare

Touching Miami with Love is a religious daycare facility in Miami with consistently positive parent feedback. Parents praise the professional and caring staff, quality educational and health programs, and positive experiences for their children across various age groups and programs.

Professional staffcaring approach to studentsstrong community involvement
Address
711 Nw 6th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 416-0435
Shores School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
545 Nw 95th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 751-0101
Smart Starts At Dadeland
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7900 Sw 86th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 476-1938
Smart Starts At Hammocks
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are highly polarized with no middle ground. Some parents praise the school and teachers for kindness and their child's happiness, while others report serious safety concerns including aggressive teacher behavior toward children, inadequate classroom management, lack of structured curriculum, and misuse of screen time. One parent also discovered the school falsely claims accreditation.

Kind and caring teacherschildren happy and smilingchildren learn quickl
Address
11735 Sw 147th Ave, Unit 12, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 476-0863
Smart Starts Day School I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8445 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 596-9883
Ymca Of South Florida At Colonial Drive Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10755 Sw 160th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 357-4000
South Florida After-School All-Stars INC - Biscayne Gardens Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
560 Nw 151st St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 517-2868
South Florida After-School All-Stars INC - Dr Henry W Mack Es/West Little River Es
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2450 Nw 84th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 576-4026
Sunflowers Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2901 Sw 7th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 631-1284
Sunshine After Care At Arcola Lakes
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1037 Nw 81st St, Miami, FL
Phone
(954) 236-8850
Sunshine After School At Hibiscus Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
18701 Nw 1st Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(954) 236-8850
Tamiami United Methodist Church Day Care Center
Church Daycare

Tamiami United Methodist Church Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the school's academic excellence, Christian values, dedication of teachers, and holistic child development. However, several parents raise serious concerns including alleged teacher bullying, lack of parental notification for medical procedures, and general safety warnings.

dedicated teachersstrong academic instructionChristian and moral values education
Address
726 Sw 14th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 400-8524
The Learning Experience @ Miami-Biscayne
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience @ Miami-Biscayne receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with praise for caring staff, welcoming environment, and child development. However, one detailed negative review alleges unprofessional management, poor communication, medication administration issues, and limited academic progress.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming and warm environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
258 Ne 3rd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 319-4745
The Montessori Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8250 Bird Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 275-4748
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet At Morningside Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6620 Ne 5th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 667-5543

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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.