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21 Child Daycare & Preschools in Dothan, Alabama

Browse all 21 child daycare & preschools in Dothan, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1
    Westgate Church Of Christ
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  2. 2
    Covenant United Methodist Church
    4.66 score
    4.9(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
  3. 3
    Calvary Baptist Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  4. 4
    Ridgecrest Baptist Church
    4.56 score
    4.7(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
  5. 5
    The Greater Beulah Baptist Church
    4.54 score
    4.7(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
  6. 6
    Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool INC.
    4.48 score
    4.7(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
  7. 7
    Southside Baptist Church
    4.43 score
    4.6(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
  8. 8
    First Baptist Church - Dothan
    4.4 score
    4.5(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
  9. 9
    Evergreen Presbyterian Church
    4.38 score
    4.5(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
  10. 10
    Kids United Child Development Ctr LLC
    4.35 score
    4.5(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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Dothan based on parent reviews

Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool INC.

4.7(11)

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.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereflexible scheduling

India'S Tiny Tots

5(4)

404 N Cherry Street, Dothan, AL

Southside Kiddie Kollege

5(3)

1746 Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL

Kids United Child Development Ctr LLC

4.5(12)

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.

Caring and loving staffProfessional and supportive environmentStrong teacher-parent communication via app

Angels Child Care & Academy

4.5(6)

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.

Loving and accommodating staffpatient with children and parentsknowledgeable

Mother Goose Kindergarten

4.2(15)

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.

Experienced staff with 75+ years combined experienceconsistent same staff members (no turnover)loving and caring teachers

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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.

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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Way To Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
172 Prevatt Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 702-1119
Southside Kiddie Kollege
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1746 Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 793-7135
India'S Tiny Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
404 N Cherry Street, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 792-0180
Tush & Toddlers Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1750 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 673-2205
Southeast Al. Medical Center C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
302 East Haven Drive Human Resources, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 793-8888
Honeysuckle Child Care & Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 scheduling
Address
1765 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 677-8800
Kids United Child Development Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 app
Address
109 Wanda Court, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 479-0883
Angels Child Care & Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Loving and accommodating staffpatient with children and parentsknowledgeable
Address
1041 South Park Ave, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 792-9227
Abc Academy Private Sch & Nighttime Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
216 Montana St, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 793-6462
Mother Goose Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Experienced staff with 75+ years combined experienceconsistent same staff members (no turnover)loving and caring teachers
Address
787 N. Park Avenue, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 792-5913
Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

caring and loving stafffamily-like atmospherestrong early childhood education focus
Address
218 Graceland Drive, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 678-2339
Little Scholars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

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.

Clean facilitypleasant scentresponsive staff
Address
642 S. Alice Street, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 446-6277
Eastside Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2846 Columbia Hwy, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 671-0342
Trinity Learning Center And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

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.

Caring and patient staffclean and organized facilitystrong teacher-ch
Address
3077 Hartford Hwy, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 677-8746
Little Stars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3348 Denton Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 678-7827
Pal-A-Roo'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

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.

Caring and patient staffloving environmentreasonable fees
Address
1310 Hodgesville Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 673-1717
A+ Childcare & Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
3296 W Main St, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 699-8067
Pentecostal Deliverance Faith Temple #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
311 West Burdeshaw Street, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 792-6435
Rehobeth Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1062 Hadden Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 673-2595
Brenda'S Preparatory School & Nt
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1792 Headland Avenue, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 794-3315
Houston Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
901 Buena Vista Dr, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 794-4106

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Frequently asked questions

There are 21 child daycare & preschools daycares in Dothan, Alabama, out of 44 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 Dothan, 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
Dothan offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 22 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 Dothan for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Dothan 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.