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95 Child Daycare & Preschools in Birmingham, Alabama

Browse all 95 child daycare & preschools in Birmingham, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Birmingham

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.

  1. 1

    3775 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham is highly praised by families as a welcoming and inclusive faith community. Parents consistently highlight the warm, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community across all ages. The facility is noted for its excellent preschool program and commitment to acceptance regardless of background or faith journey.

    welcoming and inclusive environmentstrong community atmosphereexcellent preschool programcaring clergy
  2. 2

    225 Centerview Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mountaintop Community Church is a non-denominational Christian facility founded in 1992 that serves over 2,000 members. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where visitors and long-time attendees alike feel like family. The church is recognized for its contemporary worship, community involvement, and spiritual growth resources.

    warm and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereinclusive communitystrong spiritual foundation
  3. 3

    5125 Sicard Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Grace UMC is a welcoming United Methodist congregation in Birmingham that focuses on family, community, and faith-based learning. Parents consistently praise the inclusive, non-judgmental environment and strong leadership under Pastor Wade. The church offers programs for all ages including nursery, children's church, and family events.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentPastor Wade's relevant and scriptural sermonsstrong sense of community and familyquality music programs
  4. 4

    328 Robison Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility is primarily a religious worship center rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the church's worship experience, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with their spiritual experience.

    Inspiring worship and praiseimpactful sermons from Pastor Harriswelcoming communityinclusive for all ages
  5. 5

    151 Covenant Way, Birmingham, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Note: Reviews appear to be for Covenant Community Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and recommend the organization.

    Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorstrong sense of community and familyChrist-centered teachings
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    2725 24th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center as an excellent daycare facility. All reviewers highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, exceptional cleanliness, and strong academic curriculum. Children show developmental progress and parents report their kids are happy and eager to attend.

    Warm and friendly staffDirector Ms. Vivian highly praisedClean and organized facilityAcademic-focused curriculum
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    Christian Life Church
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    2490 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Christian Life Church in Birmingham is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse congregation, and strong children's ministry program. Parents consistently praise the pastoral leadership, worship services, and sense of community. The facility's security and check-in/check-out processes were specifically noted as reliable.

    welcoming atmospherediverse and inclusive communityexcellent children's ministryengaging worship services
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    700 - 23rd Avenue Nw, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church receives unanimous 5-star ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastor Taylor's relatable messaging. Attendees consistently report feeling inspired, appreciated, and refreshed by the worship experience and sense of community.

    Welcoming environmentrelatable pastorspirit-filled atmospherequality sermons
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    2541 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church offers MDO (Mother's Day Out) and preschool programs that parents praise for quality curriculum, affordability, and welcoming community. Reviewers highlight the church's friendly congregation, strong children's ministries, and the lasting friendships formed through their programs.

    affordable pricinggood curriculumfriendly congregationquality children's and preschool programs
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    3405 Brookwood Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church in Birmingham operates a preschool program that parents praise highly. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, friendly staff, and quality educational programs. The facility is noted for its beautiful grounds and family-oriented atmosphere.

    welcoming congregationfriendly stafftop-notch preschool programbeautiful facility and grounds

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Birmingham based on parent reviews

Covenant Community Ch. - Homewood

4.9(20)

151 Covenant Way, Birmingham, AL

Note: Reviews appear to be for Covenant Community Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and recommend the organization.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorstrong sense of community and family

Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center

4.9(20)

2725 24th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL

Parents consistently praise Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center as an excellent daycare facility. All reviewers highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, exceptional cleanliness, and strong academic curriculum. Children show developmental progress and parents report their kids are happy and eager to attend.

Warm and friendly staffDirector Ms. Vivian highly praisedClean and organized facility

Primrose School Of Meadowbrook

4.8(20)

4855 Meadowbrook Road, Birmingham, AL

Primrose School of Meadowbrook in Birmingham receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-oriented environment, caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and the school's ability to support children's academic and emotional development. Children are reported to be excited about attending and forming lasting friendships.

caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum

Be'Kare Child Dev Center

4.8(20)

2561 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL

BE'KARE Child Dev Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Parents consistently highlight low staff turnover, excellent communication, and strong educational outcomes as key strengths. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and dedicated staffStaff stability/low turnoverSafe and clean facilities

Bethel Missionary Bapt. Ch. Pratt City

4.8(20)

1708 Spencer Ave., Birmingham, AL

Reviews praise Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and community involvement. Parents highlight the rebuilt facility, friendly staff, and quality programming including summer camp. The church is noted for its compassionate approach to community needs.

Welcoming and friendly staffbeautiful rebuilt facilitystrong spiritual atmosphere

Life Changing Worship Center

4.9(11)

7833 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL

This facility is actually a church/worship center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual teachings, and leadership of Pastor CJ and Lady Kenisha Anderson. Members report feeling loved and experiencing personal spiritual growth.

Welcoming communitystrong leadershipspiritual growth focus

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Birmingham, Alabama

There are 95 child daycare & preschools in Birmingham, Alabama, making up 46% of the 208 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Birmingham, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Birmingham

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Einstein'S Playground
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Einstein's Playground receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the facility's clean, safe environment and engaged teaching staff. Parents report their children excel academically and behaviorally, learning new concepts daily with a curriculum that includes religious education. The center is described as an exemplary daycare with loving, attentive caregivers.

Clean and well-maintained facilityengaged and helpful teachersstrong academic curriculum
Address
100 Derby Parkway, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 451-1750
Sunnybrook Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1560 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 925-0964
University Of Tots INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1325 Alford Avenue, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 823-3340
Meadow Lane Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2905 Avenue U, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 781-0249
Peggy'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2130 31st Street Sw, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 925-2177
Happy Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Happy Tots receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff and positive environment. Parents report their children are eager to attend and feel loved while in care. The facility is described as clean with staff who demonstrate genuine passion for working with children.

Caring and loving staffchildren eager to attendclean facility
Address
421 Azalea Way, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 520-9814
Hudson'S 1st Class Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1712 3rd Ave West, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 788-6777
New Horizon
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
200 Oporto Madrid Blvd., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 637-0773
Whiz Kidz Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1820 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 923-0123
Kidz 2 Learning And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4511 Avenue P, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 788-5891
Washington Outreach Min. - Site II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1445 - Forestdale Blvd., Suite 105, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 798-6202
Covenant Community Ch. - Homewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Note: Reviews appear to be for Covenant Community Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and recommend the organization.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorstrong sense of community and family
Address
151 Covenant Way, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 903-8721
Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center as an excellent daycare facility. All reviewers highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, exceptional cleanliness, and strong academic curriculum. Children show developmental progress and parents report their kids are happy and eager to attend.

Warm and friendly staffDirector Ms. Vivian highly praisedClean and organized facility
Address
2725 24th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 929-0707
Life Changing Worship Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This facility is actually a church/worship center, not a daycare. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual teachings, and leadership of Pastor CJ and Lady Kenisha Anderson. Members report feeling loved and experiencing personal spiritual growth.

Welcoming communitystrong leadershipspiritual growth focus
Address
7833 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 789-1307
Primrose School Of Meadowbrook
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Primrose School of Meadowbrook in Birmingham receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-oriented environment, caring and attentive staff, strong curriculum, and the school's ability to support children's academic and emotional development. Children are reported to be excited about attending and forming lasting friendships.

caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong educational curriculum
Address
4855 Meadowbrook Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 991-3020
Be'Kare Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

BE'KARE Child Dev Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, safe and clean facilities, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Parents consistently highlight low staff turnover, excellent communication, and strong educational outcomes as key strengths. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and dedicated staffStaff stability/low turnoverSafe and clean facilities
Address
2561 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 967-4089
Bethel Missionary Bapt. Ch. Pratt City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews praise Bethel Missionary Baptist Church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and community involvement. Parents highlight the rebuilt facility, friendly staff, and quality programming including summer camp. The church is noted for its compassionate approach to community needs.

Welcoming and friendly staffbeautiful rebuilt facilitystrong spiritual atmosphere
Address
1708 Spencer Ave., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 798-0371
Little People'S Pathway INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
104 20th Avenue Nw, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 856-9734
The Metropolitan Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Metropolitan Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, well-maintained facility. Parents consistently report their children show significant academic and social development, are excited to attend daily, and feel the school provides a safe, loving, family-like environment. Staff members are specifically recognized for their warmth, communication, and dedication to individual child growth.

caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong academic progress
Address
2817 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 957-6550
Cathedral Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cathedral Day Care Center is a church-based facility in Birmingham with strict security protocols and caring staff. Parents praise the clean environment, loving workers, and rigorous safety procedures implemented by director Catherine Sissa. The facility maintains a selective enrollment process to ensure quality care.

Clean facilityloving and caring staffstrict security measures
Address
307 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 716-3083
Mitchell'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Mitchell's Place is a highly regarded center-based daycare in Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in serving children on the autism spectrum alongside typical peers. Parents consistently praise the warm, caring, and well-trained staff, noting significant developmental progress in their children and a genuinely inclusive, positive environment.

Specialized ABA therapy servicesinclusive environment for children on spectrum and typical peersexperienced and well-trained staff
Address
4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 957-0294
Hands On Learning Ministries INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
7128 Oporto Madrdid Blvd South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 202-4099
Hand In Hand Early Learning Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
120 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 944-3939
Montclair Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Montclair Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and caring staff, strong communication, and nurturing environment where children learn and thrive. One parent reported a negative experience involving a denied placement despite an advance reservation and paid fees.

Professional and caring staffexcellent parent communicationcreative teaching
Address
1415 52nd St South, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 591-6352
Tracy'S Treasure Company LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Tracy's Treasure Company LLC for its professional staff, family-oriented approach, and strong educational focus. Reviewers highlight that the facility prioritizes teaching over basic childcare and creates a nurturing, safe learning environment where children enjoy attending. Multiple reviewers recommend the daycare highly and express confidence in their children's care and development.

Professional and knowledgeable stafffamily-oriented atmospherestrong educational curriculum
Address
816 Florentine Dr, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 538-7977
Mustard Seed Faith Cathedral
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews are predominantly positive, with most focusing on the church's spiritual atmosphere and worship services rather than daycare-specific feedback. One parent specifically praised the staff's treatment of children and compassionate approach to newcomers.

Staff treats children with care and compassionwelcoming environment for newcomerspleasant atmosphere
Address
625 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 849-8730
Bestow Schools & Early Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

BESTOW SCHOOLS & EARLY LEARNING CENTERS in Birmingham has mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff organization, care quality, and specific doctors and nurses. However, some reviewers report significant issues with practitioner reliability, unprofessional behavior, and unhelpful administrative staff.

Staff organization and professionalismattentive and diligent nursesfast service
Address
712 - 25th Street North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 703-9777
A Dear Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

A DEAR DAYCARE INC. receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, good communication, and educational development of their children. However, one negative review raises concerns about inconsistent staff quality, lack of structured curriculum, and unprofessional behavior from certain employees.

caring and passionate stafffrequent communication with parentssummer programs
Address
1428 Heflin Avenue W, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 798-2056
Elizabeth Perry Rushton Cdc INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Elizabeth Perry Rushton CDC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the small class sizes, community atmosphere, convenient downtown location, and use of technology for parent engagement and monitoring. Many families report long-term enrollment and recommend the center to others.

Caring and professional teacherssmall class sizesstrong sense of community
Address
2118 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 322-8310
Patty Cake Academy INC West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3700 Avenue I, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 781-0950

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Frequently asked questions

There are 95 child daycare & preschools daycares in Birmingham, Alabama, out of 208 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Birmingham, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Alabama's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Alabama)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Birmingham offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 95 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 101 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Alabama typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Birmingham for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Birmingham must be licensed by Alabama's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.