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13 Child Daycare & Preschools in Decatur, Alabama

Browse all 13 child daycare & preschools in Decatur, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Decatur

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
    Decatur Baptist Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2527 - Danville Road, Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Decatur Baptist Church operates a daycare/pre-K program that parents praise for quality childcare and early literacy instruction. Parents highlight the friendly, caring church community and pastoral leadership. One parent noted the church continues mailing offering envelopes despite multiple removal requests.

    Quality childcare and pre-K programchildren developing reading skills and letter recognitionfriendly and caring staffstrong community support
  2. 2
    First Baptist Church-Decatur
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    123 Church Street Ne, Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    First Baptist Church-Decatur receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and families. Parents praise the welcoming congregation, quality biblical teaching, and special care given to children during programs like parents' night out. The facility is noted for its friendly atmosphere, engaging music, and inclusive approach to families with special needs children.

    Welcoming and friendly staffquality biblical teachingengaging music and worship servicesspecial accommodations for children with special needs
  3. 3
    Loving Hands Learning Center
    4.61 score
    4.8(16)

    204 Commerce Sw, Decatur, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Loving Hands Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and welcoming staff who treat children like family members. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, extended hours, and warm environment where children thrive emotionally and academically.

    Caring and nurturing staffwelcoming atmosphereeducational curriculum for all agesextended 12-hour operating hours
  4. 4
    St. Paul'S Lutheran Church
    4.53 score
    4.8(10)

    1700 Carridale St. Sw, Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool in Decatur receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and director. Parents highlight the Christ-centered educational approach, clean facility, individual attention to children, and strong sense of community. The daycare has served over 800 children in 30 years and maintains a reputation for quality early childhood education.

    caring and loving staffinvolved director (Miss Bethany)Christ-centered curriculumclean and safe facility
  5. 5
    Beltline Church Of Christ
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    2159 Beltline Road Sw, Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Beltline Church of Christ is a religious facility in Decatur, Alabama with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, biblically-sound teachings, and caring community. The facility appears to offer both church services and preschool/childcare options.

    friendly and welcoming staffbiblical instructionspirit-filled environmenthelpful community support
  6. 6
    Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
    4.44 score
    4.6(14)

    2415 Old Moulton Road Sw, Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents praise the preschool program at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for its caring, patient teachers and nurturing environment. The facility is also recognized for its strong church community, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual leadership. One parent specifically highlighted satisfaction with their daughter's preschool experience and educational quality.

    Kind and patient teacherscaring environmenteducational qualitywelcoming community
  7. 7
    United Pentecostal Jubilee Hop
    4.4 score
    4.6(10)

    2110 State Ave. S.W., Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise the facility's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and caring staff. Parents highlight the quality of worship services, preaching, and community programs. The facility appears to function primarily as a church rather than a traditional daycare center.

    welcoming environmentspirit-filled worshippowerful preachingloving and caring staff
  8. 8
    Appletree Academy INC.
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    3529 Central Pkwy, Decatur, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Appletree Academy Inc. in Decatur, Alabama receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All nine reviews awarded 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring teachers, family-like atmosphere, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents highlight the director's personal attention, developmental preparation, reasonable pricing, and clean facilities.

    Warm and caring teacherschildren excited to attendfamily-like environmentdirector knows every child and parent
  9. 9
    Appletree Academy III
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    2036 Modaus Rd,Unit B, Decatur, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise APPLETREE ACADEMY III for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily, and teachers are recognized for their dedication and skill across all age groups. The facility is noted as clean, reasonably priced, and provides meals and activities.

    Caring and loving teacherschildren excited to attendsafe environmentclean facility
  10. 10
    Wesley Memorial Umc
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    1211 Westmead St. Sw, Decatur, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Wesley Memorial UMC is a religious facility in Decatur, Alabama with a 4.7/5 rating. Most reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, quality of services, and pastoral leadership. One reviewer expressed significant concerns about current leadership negatively impacting the church.

    welcoming environmentfriendly and helpful membersquality praise bandhonest Bible preaching

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Decatur based on parent reviews

Loving Hands Learning Center

4.8(16)

204 Commerce Sw, Decatur, AL

Loving Hands Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and welcoming staff who treat children like family members. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, extended hours, and warm environment where children thrive emotionally and academically.

Caring and nurturing staffwelcoming atmosphereeducational curriculum for all ages

Appletree Academy INC.

4.6(9)

3529 Central Pkwy, Decatur, AL

Appletree Academy Inc. in Decatur, Alabama receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All nine reviews awarded 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring teachers, family-like atmosphere, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents highlight the director's personal attention, developmental preparation, reasonable pricing, and clean facilities.

Warm and caring teacherschildren excited to attendfamily-like environment

Appletree Academy III

4.6(9)

2036 Modaus Rd,Unit B, Decatur, AL

Parents consistently praise APPLETREE ACADEMY III for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily, and teachers are recognized for their dedication and skill across all age groups. The facility is noted as clean, reasonably priced, and provides meals and activities.

Caring and loving teacherschildren excited to attendsafe environment

Sterr'S Day Care Center

4.5(1)

1410 6th Street Nw, Decatur, AL

Kid'S Central Sap

4.1(9)

410-11th Street Se, Decatur, AL

Kid's Central SAP receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with the majority praising the caring staff, professional owner, clean facility, and quality educational preparation. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about sanitation, staff training, incident reporting, and management conduct. The facility has a mixed reputation with strong loyalty from long-term families but significant complaints from others.

Caring and helpful staffExperienced and loving ownerClean and safe environment

Pleasant Haven Daycare

1

1612 Moulton St, Decatur, AL

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Decatur, Alabama

There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Decatur, Alabama, making up 43% of the 30 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur

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Kids- N- Us
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1926 Old Moulton Rd, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 355-0303
Loving Hands Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Loving Hands Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and welcoming staff who treat children like family members. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, extended hours, and warm environment where children thrive emotionally and academically.

Caring and nurturing staffwelcoming atmosphereeducational curriculum for all ages
Address
204 Commerce Sw, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 580-5140
Love And Joy Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1913 Old Moulton Road, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 580-5881
Appletree Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Appletree Academy Inc. in Decatur, Alabama receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All nine reviews awarded 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring teachers, family-like atmosphere, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents highlight the director's personal attention, developmental preparation, reasonable pricing, and clean facilities.

Warm and caring teacherschildren excited to attendfamily-like environment
Address
3529 Central Pkwy, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 350-5337
Appletree Academy III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise APPLETREE ACADEMY III for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily, and teachers are recognized for their dedication and skill across all age groups. The facility is noted as clean, reasonably priced, and provides meals and activities.

Caring and loving teacherschildren excited to attendsafe environment
Address
2036 Modaus Rd,Unit B, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 227-9867
Sterr'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1410 6th Street Nw, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 355-4423
Kid'S Central Sap
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kid's Central SAP receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with the majority praising the caring staff, professional owner, clean facility, and quality educational preparation. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about sanitation, staff training, incident reporting, and management conduct. The facility has a mixed reputation with strong loyalty from long-term families but significant complaints from others.

Caring and helpful staffExperienced and loving ownerClean and safe environment
Address
410-11th Street Se, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 353-5465
Lil' Kidz Dayschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
3432 Old Moulton Road, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 351-2027
Appletree Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Appletree Academy II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, strong academics, and engaging activities like field trips. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor hygiene practices, high teacher turnover, harsh discipline, and inadequate incident reporting.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academicsfield trips and enrichment activities
Address
9 Meadow Lane, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 355-5322
Angels Keepers Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise Angels Keepers Daycare for its clean facility, caring staff, and professional management. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate regular communication about daily activities. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about an employee texting while driving a van with children.

Clean and organized facilitysweet and caring staffkind and responsive owner
Address
1709 Somerville Rd, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 309-5281
Pleasant Haven Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1612 Moulton St, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 580-5437
La Petite Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Decatur receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the caring and well-trained staff, structured learning environment, and use of technology for parent communication. Parents report their children are academically prepared for elementary school and genuinely enjoy attending, with the facility recognized as Decatur's best daycare for three consecutive years.

Warm and caring stafflive camera accessdaily app updates
Address
2122 Westmeade Street Sw, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 350-5720
Ahead Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2602 Beltline Road S.W., Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 374-9270

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 child daycare & preschools daycares in Decatur, Alabama, out of 30 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 Decatur, 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
Decatur offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 13 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 Decatur for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Decatur 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.