Best Daycare Centers in Orlando, FL
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, Florida at a glance
- Daycares
- 352
- Avg rating
- 4.34/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,057
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 111
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.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orlando
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.
- 1My First Steps4.8 score5(20)
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.
Attentive and caring staffclean facilitieschildren happy to attendgood diaper care practices - 2La Petite Sunshine Academy, INC4.8 score5(20)
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.
Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong leadership (Mrs. DesiMrs. Sonia) - 3Discovery Zone Preschool4.8 score5(20)
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.
Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilitiesstrong academic supportbilingual instruction - 4Little Learners Academy4.78 score5(18)
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.
Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityeducational and engaging activitiesdaily photo updates through app - 5Hyer Street Skool4.75 score5(15)
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.
Caring and experienced staff with high teacher retentionfamily-like environmentowner involvementtransparent communication about child development - 6Little Rae'S Christian Center4.72 score5(13)
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.
Friendly and welcoming communitycompassionate leadershipBible-based teachingsprofessional staff - 7L T M Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
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.
Spiritual growth and personal restorationcaring and loving staffstrong sense of communityengaging events and activities - 8Terrific Kids Of Orlando4.71 score5(12)
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.
Welcoming and friendly environmentquality worship and teachingspiritual growth opportunitiesgenuine community - 9Clayhouse Academy Lake Nona4.71 score5(12)
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.
Caring and dedicated staffnurturing environmentstrong parent communicationclean facilities - 10Cranium Academy Of East Orlando4.7 score4.9(18)
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.
Caring and patient teachersstrong educational curriculumbalanced academics and funengaging activities and special events
Rating Distribution
Based on 221 daycares with Google ratings in Orlando
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,057 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Orlando, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
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 |
Facility Sizes
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
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Orlando based on parent reviews
My First Steps
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.
La Petite Sunshine Academy, INC
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.
Discovery Zone Preschool
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.
Little Learners Academy
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.
Hyer Street Skool
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.
Little Rae'S Christian Center
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.
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Daycare Centers in Orlando, Florida
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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Peek-A-Boo Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teachers' care, professionalism, and their children's happiness. However, two negative reviews cite inadequate staff training, poor handling of crying infants, and difficult admission processes.
- Address
- 1304 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 290-0907
Smarty Pants Early Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the friendly, professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong focus on child learning and development. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and making significant educational progress.
- Address
- 5389 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 757-0974
Azalea Park Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and safe, family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's commitment to child development, strong communication, cleanliness, and ability to retain staff long-term. Multiple families have maintained enrollment for several years, with some specifically choosing not to relocate to keep their children at this facility.
- Address
- 940 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 277-9011
Super Kids Academy Orlando receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and quality educational programs across multiple locations. Most reviews highlight excellent teacher-parent relationships and child development. One negative review cited supervision concerns following incidents of biting and scratching.
- Address
- 2618 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 894-3717
Super Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and quality care across multiple locations. One parent reported concerns about supervision during incidents involving their child being bitten and scratched.
- Address
- 4974 Millenia Blvd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 264-9109
Super Kids Academy II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and quality education across multiple locations. The director Laura and various teachers are frequently highlighted as exceptional. One parent reported concerns about supervision during incidents of biting and scratching, and communication issues with a specific teacher.
- Address
- 4976 Millenia Blvd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 264-9109
One parent reports a malfunctioning phone line with loud screeching noises, while another criticizes a teacher's treatment of children as unacceptable. A third review describes the center as rude, noting excessive wait times and a lack of patience with kids, leading the parent to refuse enrollment.
- Address
- 6225 Brookgreen Ave, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 254-6768
Feedback for Agape Christian Academy and Preschool is mixed, with one parent noting that peers are friendly, while others report severe pest issues including roaches in food and throughout the facility. The low rating reflects concerns about sanitation and cleanliness.
- Address
- 2425 N Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 298-1111
Little Miracles Academy has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with one parent praising the teachers' care and kindness. However, the facility faces serious allegations including neglect, failure to feed an infant, lost clothing, inadequate supervision procedures, and a fatal incident involving a child left in a van for 12 hours. Multiple reviewers have called for the center to be shut down and legal action taken.
- Address
- 900 Plymouth Ave, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 425-5662
One parent reports that staff members at this center do not possess required licenses.
- Address
- 647 Indiana St, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 841-9543
One parent describes a horrible experience, citing management as a disgrace and alleging that children are mistreated. The reviewer also notes high staff turnover with new employees appearing every month or so, advising against bringing children there.
- Address
- 10743 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 674-7966
- Address
- 1264 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 377-0889
- Address
- 2385 W Church St, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 440-4523
- Address
- 2301 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 898-0811
- Address
- 7856 Forest City Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 291-6556
- Address
- 3403 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 674-8902
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy #164 for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple reviewers highlight strong developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and emotional growth. Directors and teachers are noted for being communicative, nurturing, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing.
- Address
- 7698 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 295-2014
La Petite Academy #180 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong educational programs including Spanish instruction, and safe, clean environment where children thrive academically and socially.
- Address
- 7303 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 275-1912
- Address
- 4124 W Town Center Blvd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 852-1997
- Address
- 1001 S Goldwyn Ave, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 254-9450
- Address
- 1616 Honour Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 730-7392
- Address
- 229 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 475-3461
- Address
- 26 Willow Dr, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 482-8279
- Address
- 216 N Ivey Ln, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 299-7701
- Address
- 933 S Ivey Ln, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 822-7759
- Address
- 903 Plymouth Ave, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 835-8131
- Address
- 1187 Florida Mall Ave, Ste 108, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 601-4247
- Address
- 2701 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 297-0001
- Address
- 11551 Ruby Lake Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 238-0144
- Address
- 1235 W Michigan St, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 649-3112
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