
Compare 352 daycare centers in Orlando. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Orlando has 352 licensed daycares with 3,057 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.111 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 32825 (avg 4.67 stars), while 32808 has the largest selection (53 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
6440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
My First Steps receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development. The center is noted for good hygiene practices, bilingual education, and strong support for children with special needs.
900 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
La Petite Sunshine Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive in the clean, safe environment and appreciate the strong communication and individualized attention from leadership, particularly Director Mrs. Desi. The facility is noted as fairly priced with good security measures.
11333 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
Discovery Zone Preschool in Orlando receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Families praise the nurturing environment, caring and dedicated staff, and strong academic and social development of their children. Parents highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, and a family-like atmosphere.
882 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Little Learners Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the educational activities, daily photo updates via app, field trips, and the genuine care shown by owner Courtney and her team. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.
407 N Hyer Ave, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Parents consistently praise Hyer Street Skool for its family-oriented atmosphere, loving and experienced staff, and long-term stability. The owner Michelle and her team are noted for building strong relationships with families, maintaining transparent communication, and providing age-appropriate education in a clean, welcoming environment. Multiple families have utilized the center for years and recommend it highly.
3099 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 76 children
These reviews are for a religious facility (Experience Christian Center) rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, and leadership. The facility is noted for community outreach programs and professional staff.
6500 Winegard Rd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for Life Transforming Ministries church, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's spiritual teachings, community support, welcoming atmosphere, and well-organized events with food and entertainment.
4900 Donovan St, Orlando, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 21 children
The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. They praise the worship experience, teaching, and welcoming community atmosphere, but do not contain information about childcare services or educational programs.
9145 Narcoossee Rd, Ste 108, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Clayhouse Academy Lake Nona receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the staff's genuine care, nurturing environment, and strong parent communication. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and emotionally invested in attending. The center is noted for its cleanliness, curriculum quality, and frequent family events that build community.
10275 Savannah Park Dr, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 219 children
Cranium Academy of East Orlando receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the dedicated staff, structured academic curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged in learning, and treated as individuals. The school is noted for going beyond academics to develop confidence and social skills.
Based on 221 daycares with Google ratings in Orlando
Top qualities mentioned across 3,057 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Orlando, based on parent reviews
Orlando zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32825 | 11 | 4.67 | 4 | |
| 32824 | 6 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 32828 | 15 | 4.59 | 7 | |
| 32811 | 22 | 4.56 | 11 | |
| 32804 | 9 | 4.51 | 5 | |
| 32837 | 19 | 4.48 | 5 | |
| 32810 | 13 | 4.48 | 3 | |
| 32808 | 53 | 4.48 | 18 | |
| 32806 | 11 | 4.46 | 4 | |
| 32835 | 6 | 4.45 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Orlando (9–500 children)
Small
up to 30 children
46
Medium
31–75 children
118
Large
76–150 children
93
Very Large
150+ children
88
Highest rated daycares in Orlando based on parent reviews
6440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL
My First Steps receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development. The center is noted for good hygiene practices, bilingual education, and strong support for children with special needs.
900 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL
La Petite Sunshine Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive in the clean, safe environment and appreciate the strong communication and individualized attention from leadership, particularly Director Mrs. Desi. The facility is noted as fairly priced with good security measures.
11333 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL
Discovery Zone Preschool in Orlando receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Families praise the nurturing environment, caring and dedicated staff, and strong academic and social development of their children. Parents highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, and a family-like atmosphere.
882 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando, FL
Little Learners Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the educational activities, daily photo updates via app, field trips, and the genuine care shown by owner Courtney and her team. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.
407 N Hyer Ave, Orlando, FL
Parents consistently praise Hyer Street Skool for its family-oriented atmosphere, loving and experienced staff, and long-term stability. The owner Michelle and her team are noted for building strong relationships with families, maintaining transparent communication, and providing age-appropriate education in a clean, welcoming environment. Multiple families have utilized the center for years and recommend it highly.
3099 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando, FL
These reviews are for a religious facility (Experience Christian Center) rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, and leadership. The facility is noted for community outreach programs and professional staff.
Orlando, Florida offers 352 daycare centers for parents to explore, featuring a mix of established providers and specialized programs. Many families highlight clean facilities and safe environments in their feedback, with standout neighborhoods like 32829 showing exceptional performance. This directory helps you navigate these options to find the right fit for your child's needs.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Orlando have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 221 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 3,057 parent reviews. Parents in Orlando most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and clean facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Orlando, 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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Parents report that their children enjoy attending the VPK program and are excited to go to school daily. The staff is described as very nice, with specific praise for teachers like Miss B who focus on early learning and daily homework to prepare children for the future.
The Tree House Educational Center receives consistently high praise from parents. They highlight the caring and professional staff, safe and clean environment, strong communication, and engaging activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm for learning.
PAIGEE'S KIDZ ZONE receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the facility highly. The majority of reviews highlight engaged staff, clean environment, enrichment activities, and a caring owner, though two negative reviews cite poor customer service, cleanliness concerns, and alleged lack of patience with children.
Augustina Academy Inc receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the clean facility, professional staff, and family-oriented environment suitable for infants and toddlers. However, one parent reported significant concerns including poor professionalism, lack of air conditioning, and alleged mistreatment of children by staff member Cynthia.
First Step Kids Academy in Orlando receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff who treat children as their own, a clean and family-oriented environment, and strong educational programming. Parents report children are happy, safe, and thriving.
Parents consistently praise Hand n Hand Child Enrichment Center for its nurturing, family-oriented environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and deeply invested in each child's development. The facility is noted for strong leadership, cleanliness, safety protocols, and enrichment activities that accelerate learning.
Kiddie Life is a religious preschool facility in Orlando with mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development, and learning environment. However, recent reviews highlight serious concerns about billing/accounting issues with multiple director changes and allegations of inadequate snack provision and poor child treatment.
Raising Angels Child Development Center in Orlando receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and a family-oriented environment where children thrive and enjoy attending.
Parents consistently praise Kiddie U for its caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for strong leadership, excellent security measures, cleanliness, and structured curriculum with regular parent communication. All reviewers reported highly positive experiences with their children's learning, growth, and emotional well-being.
A few parents highlight the family-oriented atmosphere and affordable pricing, noting specific staff members who provide excellent communication and affection. However, one review expresses significant concern regarding the facility's treatment of others, describing the environment as frightening.
East Orange Head Start receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the learning environment, friendly staff, and quality of the free program. However, several parents report significant administrative issues including poor communication, unresponsive staff, and difficult application processes.
Our Future Leaders of Tomorrow Learning Center in Orlando receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care and learning environment, though two low ratings cite concerns about staff involvement in parental disputes and customer service issues.
One parent highly recommends the center, praising the staff's excellent care for their child. In contrast, other reviewers report serious safety and hygiene concerns, including unsupervised sleeping children, a child falling from a chair, and feces on the floor.
Sunchild Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reported as happy, engaged, and thriving. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, personalized attention to individual needs, and strong curriculum. The facility maintains low staff turnover and offers convenient programs including VPK and aftercare options.
One parent describes the center as amazing with staff who treat children like family, while another reviewer reports an extremely rude and unprofessional interaction during a phone inquiry.
One parent highlights Mr. Dancy for his hard work and professional care within the community, while another review characterizes the staff as inconsiderate and unprofessional. The limited feedback presents a stark contrast between positive recognition of specific employees and strong dissatisfaction with overall conduct.
Parents consistently praise KCLC at Orlando for its caring, experienced staff and strong leadership under Director Ruth. Children thrive emotionally and developmentally, with parents appreciating daily communication, secure facilities, and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention staff going above and beyond, including emergency medical response.
Future Leaders Child Care Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and learning environment. However, one parent raised concerns about staff involvement in personal custody matters affecting access to their child. One additional negative review lacked detail.
Feedback for Little Achievers Learning Center is mixed, with some parents highlighting a family-oriented atmosphere and engaging activities, while others report serious concerns regarding staff conduct and operational reliability. Positive experiences focus on attentive care and home-cooked meals, whereas negative accounts describe unprofessional behavior and unsafe transportation practices.
STEP N 2 Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the staff, cleanliness, and quality care, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including pest infestation, inadequate teacher-to-student ratios, unpaid staff, poor nutrition, and dishonest owner behavior.
Merriday School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for staff stability, nurturing care, and family-like atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite organizational issues, staff communication problems, and concerns about infant care practices.
One parent notes the center's consistent availability and active community outreach for enrollment. However, other feedback highlights severe issues, including unresponsive staff and allegations of past abusive confinement and neglect leading to lasting trauma.
Sweet Dreams Child Care Inc. receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the caring staff, comfortable environment, bilingual education, healthy meals, and strong child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling their children are treated like family and report noticeable progress in their children's adjustment, speech, and learning.
Today's Kids Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the positive learning environment, quality teachers, and variety of services offered. However, some parents report serious concerns about unprofessional customer service, unsafe practices, and inappropriate staff behavior.
This facility is a homeless services center, not a daycare. Reviews are mixed, with praise for compassionate staff members like Mallory G., Alamaria, and volunteers, but significant complaints about communication barriers, inconsistent service quality, and some staff rudeness toward clients in crisis.
Feedback for EL BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is sharply divided, with some parents praising the school as excellent and beautiful, while others report severe safety concerns and poor customer service. One reviewer alleges that a staff member slapped a child, leaving a mark and causing distress, alongside complaints about rude staff. Other parents describe the environment positively, though specific details are limited.
One parent recalls a positive childhood experience with good teachers, food, and learning opportunities, while two others report critical issues including unclear business status, late pickups, and failure to open at advertised hours.
One parent highlights the school's beautiful environment and focus on teaching, while another praises the learning approach for toddlers. Conversely, a single review strongly warns against enrollment, alleging that staff hit children and use verbal abuse.
Appleseed Learning Academy's Orlando location receives consistently high praise from current parents who describe a nurturing, family-like environment with caring staff and flexible hours. However, the facility is owned by Leonteen Gillis, whose Clermont location closed abruptly in 2016 after collecting tuition payments without warning and failing to pay teachers, raising serious concerns about the owner's business practices and financial trustworthiness.
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