49 Daycare Centers in Panama City, Florida
Browse all 49 daycare centers in Panama City, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Panama City
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.
- 1Springfield Community Church Daycare/School4.56 score4.7(20)
3811 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 120 children
Reviews praise Springfield Community Church Daycare/School for its welcoming, spiritual atmosphere and friendly community. Parents consistently highlight the pastoral leadership, family-oriented environment, and various activities offered throughout the week. The facility is noted for community involvement and charitable outreach.
Welcoming and friendly staffspiritual environmentstrong pastoral leadershipyouth programs and activities - 2New Bethel Academy4.55 score4.9(8)
1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children
New Bethel Academy is a religious facility affiliated with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Parents report positive experiences with staff professionalism, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes, noting children advance academically and develop language skills quickly.
Staff are polite and know parents by namefamily-oriented environmentBible-based teachingchildren excel academically and speak in full sentences - 3Childworld Learning Center INC4.55 score5(6)
3430 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Childworld Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Dana and teachers like Ms. Serena and Nana Cindy as dedicated and loving caregivers who support children's behavioral and academic development. Families report feeling confident and satisfied with their children's experience at the facility.
caring and patient staffloving family atmosphereowner takes pride in child careoutdoor playground - 4Grace Presbyterian Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 160 children
Grace Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and focus on early childhood education and Christian development. Parents report their children thrive at the facility and highlight the caring approach of teachers and director Susan.
friendly and welcoming staffcaring and qualified teachers (Ms. StacyMs. PattyMs. Von specifically mentioned) - 5Chapman Early Education Center4.35 score4.7(5)
2928 E 11th St, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 276 children
Chapman Early Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the quality of teachers and staff, noting that children enjoy attending and benefit from a positive learning environment.
Great teachers and staffpositive learning environmentwonderful environmentchildren enjoy attending - 6Adventure Club Learning Center INC4.32 score4.4(20)
2405 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Adventure Club Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the use of the Bright Wheel app for communication, cleanliness of the facility, and their children's happiness and social/academic progress. The center is strongly recommended by families with multiple children and long-term enrollment.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welc - 7Academy Of Science And Discovery4.32 score4.4(20)
308 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Parents consistently praise this science center for its numerous interactive, hands-on exhibits that keep children engaged for 1-2+ hours. The facility is well-suited for ages 2-10 and offers a good indoor activity option for bad weather days. While some mention the building's exterior appearance is uninviting and pricing concerns, parents agree their children had an excellent experience.
Interactive exhibitseducational activitieshands-on learningmultiple activ - 8Harvest Christian Academy4.32 score4.4(20)
3238 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Harvest Christian Academy is a church-based childcare center in Panama City that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality programs for infants and preschoolers. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant improvement in behavior and learning.
caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexcellent preschool programpositive teacher-child relationships - 9First Presbyterian Church Early Education4.25 score4.5(5)
100 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
First Presbyterian Church Early Education is a religious facility in Panama City with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews are mixed in clarity and relevance, with some praising the welcoming community atmosphere and building, while others contain unclear or concerning comments.
Warm community environmentwelcoming staffattractive education buildingfellowship opportunities - 10Pons Child Care LLC4.24 score4.3(20)
100 Jazz Dr, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
PONS CHILD CARE LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, personalized attention to children's individual needs, and strong management led by Abby and Heather. The center is particularly noted for creating a family-like, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved.
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Highest rated daycares in Panama City based on parent reviews
Springfield Community Church Daycare/School
3811 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
Reviews praise Springfield Community Church Daycare/School for its welcoming, spiritual atmosphere and friendly community. Parents consistently highlight the pastoral leadership, family-oriented environment, and various activities offered throughout the week. The facility is noted for community involvement and charitable outreach.
New Bethel Academy
1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
New Bethel Academy is a religious facility affiliated with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Parents report positive experiences with staff professionalism, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes, noting children advance academically and develop language skills quickly.
Childworld Learning Center INC
3430 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL
Childworld Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Dana and teachers like Ms. Serena and Nana Cindy as dedicated and loving caregivers who support children's behavioral and academic development. Families report feeling confident and satisfied with their children's experience at the facility.
Grace Presbyterian Preschool
1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL
Grace Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and focus on early childhood education and Christian development. Parents report their children thrive at the facility and highlight the caring approach of teachers and director Susan.
Chapman Early Education Center
2928 E 11th St, Panama City, FL
Chapman Early Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the quality of teachers and staff, noting that children enjoy attending and benefit from a positive learning environment.
Adventure Club Learning Center INC
2405 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL
Adventure Club Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the use of the Bright Wheel app for communication, cleanliness of the facility, and their children's happiness and social/academic progress. The center is strongly recommended by families with multiple children and long-term enrollment.
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There are 49 daycare centers in Panama City, Florida. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Panama City, 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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Club 4 Kids Inc receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, warm atmosphere, and quality learning environment. However, four parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, unprofessional management, billing issues, and poor staff conduct.
- Address
- 3120 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 277-0026
Little Butterflies Childcare receives highly polarized reviews. Supportive parents praise the owner Stephanie, staff warmth, and long-term enrollment, while critical parents report unprofessional behavior, staff yelling at infants, inadequate supervision, frequent illness and biting incidents, and dismissive responses to concerns.
- Address
- 3119 E Business 98, Suite 1, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 257-5320
St Andrews Academy of Early Learning has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the caring staff and clean facility, while four parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision leading to a child's broken bone injury, poor communication about their children's daily activities, lack of curriculum implementation, unsanitary conditions with bug infestations, and an unwelcoming environment with a dismissive director.
- Address
- 2618 W 10th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 784-0029
- Address
- 203 N East Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 767-1805
- Address
- 2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 248-3500
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network 115 for exceptional staff, strong communication, and caring teachers who make children feel comfortable and happy. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized, with leadership that listens to parent concerns and provides regular updates on child development and activities.
- Address
- 5705 Hickory St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 872-9083
- Address
- 1215 N East Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 747-5404
- Address
- 705 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 215-1774
- Address
- 924 Bay Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 767-3915
- Address
- 700 Transmitter Rd, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 257-5514
CHILDCARE NETWORK 114 receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental support provided to children of all ages. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and eager to attend, with strong communication and individualized attention. Leadership changes have been noted positively, with the director implementing improvements that parents credit with enhancing the center's operations.
- Address
- 3905 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 271-9429
- Address
- 1104 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 248-0235
- Address
- 1338 Florida Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 872-2112
- Address
- 924 Bay Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 767-4580
Shari's Kiddie Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and thriving academically and socially at this Panama City facility.
- Address
- 1516 E 11th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 215-5968
- Address
- 1239 N East Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 769-4848
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and spiritual community, but do not contain specific feedback about the daycare or preschool services.
- Address
- 903 E 4th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 763-0615
- Address
- 1811 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 522-0130
- Address
- 4501 Transmitter Rd, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 265-8485
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