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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

Nancy'S Land Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8420 W Flagler St, Ste 116, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 220-2999
Pentab Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18415 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 651-9696
Pineview Preschools (Downtown) Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools

Pineview Preschools (Downtown) receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, welcoming environment, and developmental progress of their children. One negative review raised concerns about administrative fairness, behavioral management, and academic preparation for elementary school.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong communication with parents
Address
1835 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 456-8859
Rainbow Community Development Corporation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
321 Nw 20th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 571-7714
Read2succeed Miami Heights Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
17661 Sw 117th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 969-7440
Read2succeed South Miami Heights Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12231 Sw 190th Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 969-7440
Read2succeed Sweetwater
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10600 Sw 4th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 969-7440
Robert Morgan Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18180 Sw 122nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 253-9920
Life Impact At Evangel Church International
Church Daycare
Address
590 Nw 159th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 388-3000
A New World Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise A NEW WORLD ACADEMY for its genuine, caring staff and clean facility. The center is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos, and for fostering children's learning and development. Parents report feeling confident their children are safe and well-cared for.

Genuine and patient staffclean facilitystrong security measures
Address
1452 Nw 79th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 836-0034
Alexander Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Alexander Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and cleanliness. Children show advanced development and learning progress. Two negative reviews cite language barriers and disciplinary concerns, though most recent reviews are highly favorable.

Dedicated and passionate teachersexcellent academic preparation for kindergartenclean facility
Address
2395 Nw 7th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 644-8848
Fcaa Corporate Program Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

FCAA Corporate Program Children's Learning Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising teachers, school lunches, and community impact. However, one parent reported their developmentally delayed child was removed from the after-school program without proper notification or justification, with staff allegedly recommending harsh punishment.

Dedicated and kind teachersquality school lunchespositive long-term impact on children
Address
14701 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 685-4881
Easter Seals-Jackson Dade
Headstart Programs

Easter Seals-Jackson Dade receives mixed reviews with significant variation in parent experiences. While many parents praise the caring staff, engaging programs, and positive learning environment for their children, others report serious concerns about understaffing, overcrowding, sanitation, staff attitudes, and limited director accessibility.

Compassionate and caring staffengaging learning activitiesclean facilities
Address
801 Nw 17th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 545-3430
Ekklesia Christian Learning Center
Church Daycare

Ekklesia Christian Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. While many praise the church's spiritual atmosphere and welcoming community, several parents express serious concerns about the principal's qualifications, staff competency, and lack of accountability when children are wronged.

Strong spiritual environmentwelcoming communityfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
7205 Sw 125th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 274-7174
My First Steps LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

My First Steps LLC in Miami receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring teachers, quality education with bilingual instruction, clean facilities, and strong owner involvement in daily operations.

Dedicated and professional teachersbilingual curriculum (Spanish and English)clean environment
Address
8573 Coral Way, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 262-1999
The Big Bunny Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools

THE BIG BUNNY DAY CARE receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and caring staff, safe and clean environment, and strong educational approach. Children show enthusiasm about attending and demonstrate developmental progress. However, one review alleges a staff member was aggressive with children, which requires attention.

Professional and dedicated ownership/managementwarm and attentive staffsafe and clean facilities
Address
13234 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 559-5937
Infants In Need INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
750 Nw 15th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 325-1818
Ives Dairy Rd Baptist Church
Church Daycare

Reviews for Ives Dairy Rd Baptist Church are mixed and limited. Parents report difficulty contacting the facility due to invalid phone numbers and concerns about operational reliability, with one reviewer unable to reach staff for advertised services. One positive review mentions great staff.

Friendly staff
Address
1121 Ne 205th Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 652-1831
Kinder Care Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Miami Lakes for exceptional care, dedicated staff, and strong developmental outcomes. The facility is noted for its clean environment, structured curriculum, strong security protocols, and warm, family-like atmosphere. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's progress and experiences.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong curriculumchild development and progress
Address
14387 Sw 96th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 388-9526
My Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Treehouse Preschool's caring and professional staff, noting their children are happy, engaged, and making developmental progress. One parent raised concerns about a recently implemented 'no parents beyond waiting area' policy that limits classroom access and parent-teacher interaction, though the facility itself is described as clean, well-organized, and conveniently located.

Warm and professional staffstrong emotional support for childrendaily photo updates
Address
3270 Sw 29th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 446-4230
Adults Mankind Organization, INC. Step-Up After School & Summer Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11025 Sw 84 Street, Cottage 11, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 271-5121
New Jerusalem
Church Daycare

New Jerusalem is a religious facility in Miami with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the loving, welcoming atmosphere, bilingual services in English and Spanish, strong children's and music programs, and Christ-centered teachings. Families report feeling at home and appreciate the warm, family-friendly environment.

Loving and welcoming environmentbilingual pastoral servicesstrong children's programs
Address
5400 Sw 122nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 388-3000
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet At Betty T Ferguson Recreational Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools

Thomas Armour Youth Ballet at Betty T Ferguson Recreational Complex is a large, well-equipped recreational facility in Miami Gardens offering diverse amenities and programming. Parents praise the facility's extensive offerings and friendly atmosphere, though some report cleanliness issues and poor communication regarding holiday hours.

Extensive amenities (gympoolbasketball court
Address
3000 Nw 199 St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 667-5593
Tu Mundo Montessori, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

NOTE: Reviews appear to be for Miami Barber Institute (a barber school), not Tu Mundo Montessori (a daycare). All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the barber school's instruction, instructors (especially Andrew, Thomas, Lazaro, and Luis), welcoming atmosphere, and quality of haircuts provided by student barbers. Reviewers highlight excellent teaching, professional staff, and positive learning environment.

Expert and attentive instructorswelcoming and friendly
Address
3878 Sw 112th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 992-6279
Landow Yeshiva School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Landow Yeshiva School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its Jewish educational curriculum, dedicated teachers, and warm, nurturing community environment. Parents consistently praise the academic excellence and spiritual values, though a few concerns about staffing levels and teacher training have been raised. The school is noted as rapidly growing and may be experiencing capacity constraints.

dedicated and caring teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
17330 Nw 7th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 653-8770
Miami Baptist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

The reviews provided are for Miami Baptist Church, not Miami Baptist Preschool daycare. The reviews discuss church services and spiritual experience rather than childcare services. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.

None applicable - reviews are for a churchnot a daycare center
Address
14955 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 388-8059
Multi-Ethnic Youth Group Association INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6304 Nw 14th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 534-6921
Noor Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Noor Academy is an Islamic education center in Miami with mostly positive reviews (7 five-star ratings). Parents praise it as a clean, well-maintained facility with knowledgeable instructors, strong Islamic and general education, and a spiritual community atmosphere. However, some parents reported poor teaching quality and lack of staff patience with children.

Islamic and general educationknowledgeable instructorsclean facilities
Address
11699 Sw 147th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 408-0400

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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.