
Compare 131 daycare centers in St Petersburg. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
St Petersburg has 131 licensed daycares with 879 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.33 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 33710 (avg 4.75 stars), while 33712 has the largest selection (27 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.
555 - 40th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
Academy of Learning Inc. receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the well-structured, engaging programs that balance education with fun, along with excellent communication and support from leadership.
100 Pasadena Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 68 children
Parents consistently praise Sonrise Early Childhood Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. The facility is noted for its Christian curriculum, engaging activities, outdoor playtime, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and socially at this preschool.
467 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 52 children
Paul R. Hortin Child Development Center receives exclusively 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional preschool with caring, dedicated staff and a strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report their children entering kindergarten well-prepared and academically advanced, with many describing the facility as a hidden gem and top choice in St. Petersburg.
5610 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
The Sprout Academy in St. Petersburg receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, engaging educational activities, and strong leadership from director Ms. Sheena. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress and express complete trust in the facility's care.
690 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Gingerbread School Carillon receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teaching staff, strong leadership under director Michelle, clean facilities, and effective academic and social-emotional curriculum. Families report their children feel loved, safe, and well-prepared for elementary school.
2100 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 195 children
Speer YMCA Preschool Academy receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and family-like environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten, balanced learning with creative play, and excellent staff dedication. The facility serves children ages 2 and older.
212 3rd Street North, St. Petersburg, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 113 children
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and nurturing environment that supports children's academic and social development.
4230 Shore Acres Boulevard Ne, St. Petersburg, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Shore Acres Recreation Center is a newly built facility in St. Petersburg that receives consistently positive feedback for its clean, spacious environment and attentive staff. Parents praise the facility for event hosting, aquatic programs, recreational classes, and summer camps. The center is noted for its helpful, responsive staff and well-maintained amenities.
4545 Chancellor St. Ne, St. Petersburg, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 183 children
Lutheran Church of the Cross Day School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming congregation, quality pastoral leadership, engaging youth activities, and long-tenured teaching staff. The facility is noted for its strong community involvement and Christian-focused educational approach.
6315 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 72 children
Parents consistently praise Pilgrim Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff and safe, loving environment. The small community setting allows children to receive individualized attention and support, with multiple parents noting successful transitions and their children thriving through interactive activities.
Based on 72 daycares with Google ratings in St Petersburg
Top qualities mentioned across 879 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in St Petersburg, based on parent reviews
St Petersburg zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33710 | 14 | 4.75 | 7 | |
| 33701 | 6 | 4.65 | 3 | |
| 33704 | 8 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 33709 | 9 | 4.53 | 2 | |
| 33703 | 7 | 4.36 | 2 | |
| 33705 | 10 | 4.34 | 3 | |
| 33707 | 9 | 4.08 | 3 | |
| 33713 | 10 | 4.05 | 1 | |
| 33711 | 10 | 4.04 | 1 | |
| 33712 | 27 | 4.02 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in St Petersburg (10–350 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
37
Large
76–150 children
57
Very Large
150+ children
31
Highest rated daycares in St Petersburg based on parent reviews
555 - 40th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
Academy of Learning Inc. receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight the well-structured, engaging programs that balance education with fun, along with excellent communication and support from leadership.
100 Pasadena Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL
Parents consistently praise Sonrise Early Childhood Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. The facility is noted for its Christian curriculum, engaging activities, outdoor playtime, and strong communication with families. Multiple parents report their children have thrived academically and socially at this preschool.
467 First Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL
Paul R. Hortin Child Development Center receives exclusively 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an exceptional preschool with caring, dedicated staff and a strong educational curriculum. Parents consistently report their children entering kindergarten well-prepared and academically advanced, with many describing the facility as a hidden gem and top choice in St. Petersburg.
5610 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL
The Sprout Academy in St. Petersburg receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, engaging educational activities, and strong leadership from director Ms. Sheena. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress and express complete trust in the facility's care.
690 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL
Gingerbread School Carillon receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teaching staff, strong leadership under director Michelle, clean facilities, and effective academic and social-emotional curriculum. Families report their children feel loved, safe, and well-prepared for elementary school.
2100 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL
Speer YMCA Preschool Academy receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and family-like environment. Parents highlight strong academic preparation for kindergarten, balanced learning with creative play, and excellent staff dedication. The facility serves children ages 2 and older.
St Petersburg offers 131 childcare options, ranging from large recreation centers to specialized early learning programs. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, caring staff, and safe environments as key priorities when making their choice. The neighborhood of 33710 stands out as a particularly strong area for families seeking high-quality care close to home.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in St Petersburg have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 72 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.49 stars. Our analysis covers 879 parent reviews. Parents in St Petersburg most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and loving staff, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in St Petersburg, 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 consistently praise Bright Discoveries for its caring staff, structured learning environment, and positive impact on children's development. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, organization, and safety. Director Brenda's nearly 40-year tenure and dedication are frequently highlighted as central to the school's success.
Celebrity Kids Club of Pinellas receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's caring nature, professionalism, and attentiveness, with several describing it as one of the best daycares in the area. However, a minority of parents report unprofessional behavior, poor hygiene practices, staffing ratio concerns, and cite regulatory violations.
Adventure Place Children's Center in St. Petersburg has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring teachers (particularly Ms. Margie and Ms. Rozzie), clean facility, and developmental progress. Negative reviews cite safety concerns on playground, disorganization, unclear billing practices, lack of incident communication, and unprofessional director behavior.
Saint Petersburg Christian Preschool receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviewers praise the teaching staff and their children's happiness, while negative reviewers report concerning discipline practices, poor administrative communication, misleading enrollment tactics, and staff behavior issues.
One parent highlights that teachers should improve their approach by making eye contact and introducing themselves to help toddlers adjust, while another parent describes severe issues including alleged fraud regarding home visits, staff health concerns, disrespectful behavior from a teacher named Kruzer, and unexplained injuries to a child.
Parents consistently praise Angels At Play Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff, clean facilities, and strong educational focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable growth in academic and social skills. The director and owner are noted for being kind, communicative, and committed to child safety.
One parent reports a hostile environment driven by the director, citing rude behavior, excessive texting, and gossip about both staff and families. The reviewer also notes that the affiliated church has no involvement with the school's staff or operations.
The Learning Tree Center of Education has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the school's educational quality and staff friendliness, with one parent noting their child thrived academically. However, multiple negative reviews raise serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene standards, staff responsiveness, and inadequate care for infants.
Young Achievers Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. Some parents praise recent improvements under new management including cleanliness, security, staff care in the infant program, and facility upgrades. However, multiple parents report serious concerns about director leadership, staff inconsistency, neglectful care practices, and a focus on fees over child welfare.
One parent highlights the program's affordability and positive learning outcomes for their child over several years, while others cite significant issues with communication and staff demeanor. Feedback indicates a stark contrast between the educational environment and the professionalism of administrative and front-desk interactions.
One parent describes the facility as unprofessional due to abrupt, unexplained closure with no refund provided, while another notes that despite the management issues, the staff and teachers were great.
One parent reports severe hygiene failures, including a child being sent home with feces and soaked clothing, alongside allegations of unresponsive management and high staff turnover. The review highlights inconsistent enrollment practices, alleged age-inappropriate curriculum restrictions, and a hostile environment that contrasted sharply with the parent's subsequent positive experience at another facility.
One former student shares a highly positive experience from their three years at the school, citing love for all teachers, while another parent labels the staff as very unprofessional.
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