6,929 Daycare Centers in Florida

Jackson's Day Care Center has mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Some current parents praise the staff's dedication and service quality, while multiple former students report experiencing physical punishment including being hit with rulers and sprayed with hoses. There are also concerns about inadequate safety protocols regarding a firearm found on premises.

Teddy Bear Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, patient staff and welcoming environment. Parents report children are happy, engaged in learning, and show developmental progress. The facility is noted for being family-oriented, accredited, and affordably priced with strong leadership from director Jasmine.

Parents consistently praise Sandman Preschool & Academy for its friendly, caring staff and family-owned atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, with reported developmental progress in speech, learning, and social skills. The facility is noted for excellent pricing and flexible scheduling options.

Smarty Pants Pre-School is a family-owned daycare in Bradenton with consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, safe learning environment, developmental progress of children, and transparent communication. The center appears to successfully balance educational advancement with nurturing care.

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.

Kindergarten Infant Daycare Specialists in Lauderhill receives mixed reviews with an average of 3.9/5 stars. While many parents praise the friendly staff, child development, and long-term attendance, several negative reviews cite concerns about diaper changing practices, curriculum implementation, food quality, and staff professionalism.

Oxford Academy receives mostly positive feedback with 8 five-star reviews praising caring staff, child development, and safe environment. However, two one-star reviews raise concerns about restricted parent access to the building and alleged mistreatment of children and parents.

Phyl's Academy Preschool of Miramar receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight exceptional academic performance, caring staff, and a structured curriculum. Parents report their children thrive academically, with strong foundational learning in literacy, math, and developmental milestones. The school maintains a professional, organized environment and is recommended by long-term families.

Teddy Bear Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Ms. Rosalind for her caring approach, engaging activities, and respectful staff. However, negative reviews cite unprofessional handling of parents, staff changes affecting quality of care, alleged physical discipline of children, and operational issues with pickup services.

University Station Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, engaging curriculum, clean facilities, and strong communication as key strengths. The center is noted for fostering children's social, emotional, and academic development in a warm, inclusive environment.

Chappell @ FSCJ South Campus receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents but serious concerns from others. Many parents highlight caring staff, engaging activities, and daily communication, while others report inadequate supervision, inappropriate teacher behavior, high illness rates, and poor care in the toddler room.

Pineapple Cove Academy North Shore receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5. Parents highlight caring, attentive staff, strong communication through daily reports and photos, developmental progress in their children, and a welcoming family-like environment. The facility maintains a large campus while parents report feeling it provides personalized, small-feel care.

Your Precious Angels receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming and caring staff, clean facility, strong parent-teacher communication, and children's enjoyment of attending. Multiple parents report their children have learned significantly and feel the center provides a family-like environment.

Kids' World is highly rated by parents for its affordability, exceptionally low teacher turnover, and caring staff. Parents consistently praise the owners and teachers for being attentive, dedicated, and bilingual. The center offers flexible scheduling, good programming including VPK and field trips, and maintains strong long-term relationships with families.

Note: These reviews are for College of Central Florida, a community college, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the institution for supportive faculty, clean modern campus, small class sizes, and strong academic programs. However, there are concerns about financial aid department communication and student housing availability.

Lighthouse Montessori Christian Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong educational development, safe environment, and Christian values as key strengths. Multiple reviews specifically commend Teacher Sandra and credit the center with preparing children well for kindergarten.

Little Friends Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for academic advancement, teacher care, and communication. However, one parent reported serious concerns about the school's handling of children with disabilities, including the discharge of a child with speech apraxia despite the school accepting state scholarship funds designated for children with special needs.

LSF, INC. CONNIE L. MARMARO CENTER receives mixed reviews averaging 3.9/5. Most parents praise the school-like academic setting, caring staff, and family atmosphere, but some report concerns about child safety incidents and unprofessional office staff behavior.

The Bright Days Preschool No 3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong educational programs that support child development. Two negative reviews cite concerns about cleaning practices during operating hours and a requirement for parents to provide cleaning supplies. The majority of reviews highlight exceptional staff, family-like atmosphere, and successful developmental outcomes.

Oak Crest Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, attentive staff and nature-based curriculum. Parents highlight the owner and teachers' genuine involvement in each child's development, clean facility, and positive learning environment that keeps children excited about school. Multiple families report enrolling multiple children and would recommend the facility.

Parents praise the Early Childhood Center (ECC) program for its caring teachers, well-structured curriculum, and welcoming community atmosphere. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with parents appreciating that the facility respects religious diversity. However, recent reviews mention pest control issues and at least one negative experience with staff.

Harvest Time Christian School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight caring, dedicated staff and a nurturing learning environment. Parents emphasize strong communication, clean facilities, engaging activities, and Christian values. Multiple parents specifically commended individual teachers for their patience and commitment to student growth and success.

Harvest Time Child Development Center in Tampa receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong communication, a clean environment, Christian values, and individualized attention to each child's growth and development. The facility offers diverse programming including daycare, VPK, preschool, summer camp, and after-school activities.

Parents consistently praise Yulee Baptist VPK Center for its caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. The facility emphasizes structure, small class sizes, religious values, and maintains good communication with parents through daily updates and photos. Children report feeling prepared for kindergarten and treated like family by the staff.

The Academy of Learning and Development receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for staff engagement, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about the owner's handling of refunds and interactions with children. The facility appears to excel in educational activities and staff attentiveness compared to competing centers in the area.

St. Pete Prep receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, dedicated staff and strong developmental support for children. Parents particularly commend the director and teachers for their attentiveness, communication, and community involvement, including exceptional support provided to families affected by Hurricane Helene. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term loyalty to the center.

Family Loving Care in Tampa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and bilingual education opportunities. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and comfortable in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, affordability, and professional staff who genuinely care about the children.

Play 'N' Learn has mostly positive reviews praising staff affection, child development progress (particularly potty training), and happy children. However, there are serious complaints about staff unprofessionalism, child safety concerns, and enrollment requirement discrepancies not disclosed online.