Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dothan, AL
Compare 21 child daycare & preschools in Dothan. Average rating: 4.17/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Dothan, Alabama at a glance
- Programs
- 21
- Avg rating
- 4.17/5
- Parent reviews
- 331
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 18
Dothan has 21 licensed child daycare & preschools with 331 parent reviews averaging 4.17/5.18 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 36303 with 21 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dothan
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.
- 1Westgate Church Of Christ4.72 score4.9(20)
617 Westgate Parkway, Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Westgate Church of Christ in Dothan, Alabama is consistently praised for its welcoming and loving community atmosphere. Parents and members appreciate the friendly congregation, uplifting messages, and various church activities. The facility is noted for its compassionate care and service to members.
Friendly and accepting communityloving environmentuplifting worship and messagesstrong sense of family among members - 2Covenant United Methodist Church4.66 score4.9(14)
3610 West Main Street, Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Covenant United Methodist Church in Dothan, Alabama is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, supportive pastoral staff, and various programs including Celebrate Recovery meetings and special events. Parents and community members consistently praise the friendly atmosphere and spiritual environment.
Friendly and welcoming congregationsupportive pastorsCelebrate Recovery program with free foodquality sermons - 3Calvary Baptist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
901 Montezuma Ave., Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan operates a daycare program within a religious facility that parents consistently praise. Reviews highlight warm, welcoming staff who care for children with love while teaching Christian values. Parents report strong community fellowship and satisfaction with the childcare quality.
Caring and loving teachersChristian education and Bible teachingwelcoming and inclusive communityclean facilities - 4Ridgecrest Baptist Church4.56 score4.7(20)
1231 Fortner St, Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama receives consistently high praise from visitors and members. Parents and attendees highlight the welcoming atmosphere, quality pastoral leadership, diverse programming for all ages, and safe children's/preschool departments. The facility offers multiple services with varied music styles, active community engagement, and a strong sense of spiritual community.
Welcoming and friendly staffPastor Ray Jones's leadership and teachingsafe children's and preschool departmentsdiverse programming for all ages - 5The Greater Beulah Baptist Church4.54 score4.7(17)
254 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
The Greater Beulah Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama receives consistently high praise from visitors and families. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, inspiring sermons, and strong spiritual leadership under Pastor Darryl Roberts. The church appears to serve both as a place of worship and previously operated a school program.
Loving and welcoming congregationinspiring sermonsstrong pastoral leadershipvibrant worship music - 6Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool INC.4.48 score4.7(11)
1765 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool for exceptional care, dedicated staff led by Mrs. Suzie, and creating a family-like atmosphere where children are happy and well-prepared for school. Multiple parents report staff goes above and beyond with flexibility, safety protocols, and genuine care for each child's wellbeing.
Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereflexible schedulingstrong safety and security practices - 7Southside Baptist Church4.43 score4.6(13)
423 East Cottonwood Rd., Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Southside Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and members. Parents and congregation members praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, quality childcare services, and inclusive community regardless of socioeconomic background or appearance.
welcoming and inclusive environmentfriendly pastor and congregationexcellent childcarequality sermons - 8First Baptist Church - Dothan4.4 score4.5(19)
300 West Main Street, Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
First Baptist Church - Dothan operates a highly-rated daycare facility with uniformly positive reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, quality childcare, and positive learning environment. The facility is part of a welcoming church community known for friendly members and quality programming.
Wonderful staffexcellent childcare qualitychildren learn dailycaring environment - 9Evergreen Presbyterian Church4.38 score4.5(16)
1105 North Pontiac Avenue, Dothan, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Evergreen Presbyterian Church is highly rated for its welcoming atmosphere and community support services. Parents praise the friendly staff, Christian values, and outreach programs including assistance with food, clothing, and utility bills. The facility and grounds are well-maintained.
Friendly and welcoming staffChristian environmentcommunity assistance programs (foodclothing - 10Kids United Child Development Ctr LLC4.35 score4.5(12)
109 Wanda Court, Dothan, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Kids United Child Development Center in Dothan receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents report their children form friendships, receive good care across age groups from infants to preschoolers, and benefit from responsive staff.
Caring and loving staffProfessional and supportive environmentStrong teacher-parent communication via appChildren happy and eager to attend
Rating Distribution
Based on 34 daycares with Google ratings in Dothan
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Dothan, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Dothan zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36303 | 21 | 4.35 | 8 | |
| 36301 | 16 | 3.95 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Dothan (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dothan based on parent reviews
Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool INC.
1765 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, AL
Parents consistently praise Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool for exceptional care, dedicated staff led by Mrs. Suzie, and creating a family-like atmosphere where children are happy and well-prepared for school. Multiple parents report staff goes above and beyond with flexibility, safety protocols, and genuine care for each child's wellbeing.
India'S Tiny Tots
404 N Cherry Street, Dothan, AL
Parents describe India's Tiny Tots as a clean facility with friendly staff that provides engaging education for young children. Several families report positive experiences, noting that their children enjoy attending and have settled in smoothly since enrollment.
Southside Kiddie Kollege
1746 Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL
Parents highlight the friendly and helpful staff, noting that teachers smile and genuinely care about the children. One family mentions that the owner, Miss Joanne, is awesome and the staff supports potty training, while another appreciates a refreshing, complaint-free environment compared to previous daycares.
Kids United Child Development Ctr LLC
109 Wanda Court, Dothan, AL
Kids United Child Development Center in Dothan receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents report their children form friendships, receive good care across age groups from infants to preschoolers, and benefit from responsive staff.
Angels Child Care & Academy
1041 South Park Ave, Dothan, AL
Angels Child Care & Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's warmth, patience, and professionalism. However, one parent raised serious concerns about hygiene, disease exposure, lack of parent communication, and labeling of children.
Mother Goose Kindergarten
787 N. Park Avenue, Dothan, AL
Mother Goose Kindergarten receives unanimous praise from parents for its 44+ years of operation, experienced and caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the stability of having the same teachers over many years and note their children are happy, comfortable, and well-cared for. The facility is described as the best daycare option in the Dothan area.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dothan, Alabama
There are 21 child daycare & preschools in Dothan, Alabama, making up 48% of the 44 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Dothan have an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 across 34 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.35 stars. Our analysis covers 331 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Dothan, 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 Dothan
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- Address
- 172 Prevatt Road, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 702-1119
Parents highlight the friendly and helpful staff, noting that teachers smile and genuinely care about the children. One family mentions that the owner, Miss Joanne, is awesome and the staff supports potty training, while another appreciates a refreshing, complaint-free environment compared to previous daycares.
- Address
- 1746 Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 793-7135
Parents describe India's Tiny Tots as a clean facility with friendly staff that provides engaging education for young children. Several families report positive experiences, noting that their children enjoy attending and have settled in smoothly since enrollment.
- Address
- 404 N Cherry Street, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 792-0180
- Address
- 1750 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 673-2205
- Address
- 302 East Haven Drive Human Resources, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 793-8888
Parents consistently praise Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool for exceptional care, dedicated staff led by Mrs. Suzie, and creating a family-like atmosphere where children are happy and well-prepared for school. Multiple parents report staff goes above and beyond with flexibility, safety protocols, and genuine care for each child's wellbeing.
- Address
- 1765 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 677-8800
Kids United Child Development Center in Dothan receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents report their children form friendships, receive good care across age groups from infants to preschoolers, and benefit from responsive staff.
- Address
- 109 Wanda Court, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 479-0883
Angels Child Care & Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's warmth, patience, and professionalism. However, one parent raised serious concerns about hygiene, disease exposure, lack of parent communication, and labeling of children.
- Address
- 1041 South Park Ave, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 792-9227
Several parents highlight the staff's caring nature and strong communication, noting that children are engaged and happy. One reviewer mentions that the owner is personally involved in ensuring the grandson is well taken care of.
- Address
- 216 Montana St, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 793-6462
Mother Goose Kindergarten receives unanimous praise from parents for its 44+ years of operation, experienced and caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the stability of having the same teachers over many years and note their children are happy, comfortable, and well-cared for. The facility is described as the best daycare option in the Dothan area.
- Address
- 787 N. Park Avenue, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 792-5913
Kiddie Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents and staff who describe it as a caring, family-like environment with strong educational focus. Parents highlight the loving staff, developmental learning activities, and their children's genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is recommended as among the best in the Wiregrass area, with some families extending commutes to keep their children enrolled.
- Address
- 218 Graceland Drive, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 678-2339
Little Scholars Academy receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the cleanliness, staff professionalism, and child care quality, reporting their children are happy and well-communicated with about daily activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate supervision, mistreatment of a child with autism, and lack of professional handling of parental concerns.
- Address
- 642 S. Alice Street, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 446-6277
- Address
- 2846 Columbia Hwy, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 671-0342
Trinity Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and staff who praise the caring, patient teachers and clean, organized environment. Parents report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with strong communication from management. One review alleges an injury was not properly reported, though multiple reviewers defend the center's reputation.
- Address
- 3077 Hartford Hwy, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 677-8746
One parent describes the center as unprofessional and unorganized, citing a lack of internal communication and unexpected hidden fees. Another review highlights a severe hygiene failure where head lice were ignored by staff despite repeated reports, leading to the child's removal.
- Address
- 3348 Denton Road, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 678-7827
Pal-A-Roo's Daycare has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents and serious safety and care concerns from others. Positive reviews highlight caring staff and a loving environment, while negative reviews document inadequate feeding, improper handling of infants, alleged physical discipline, and workplace policy violations.
- Address
- 1310 Hodgesville Road, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 673-1717
- Address
- 3296 W Main St, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 699-8067
- Address
- 311 West Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 792-6435
- Address
- 1062 Hadden Road, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 673-2595
- Address
- 1792 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 794-3315
- Address
- 901 Buena Vista Dr, Dothan, AL
- Phone
- (334) 794-4106
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