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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Florence, AL

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Florence. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Florence, Alabama at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.46/5
Parent reviews
67
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Florence has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 35630 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Florence

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
    St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    115 Plum Street, Florence, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    St. Joseph Regional Catholic School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic excellence, strong community atmosphere, and care from staff. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic and social development, with many noting early reading proficiency before kindergarten entry.

    High educational standardsearly reading instructionSpanish classesstrong sense of community
  2. 2
    Victory Christian Fellowship Church
    4 score
    4(6)

    2302 Hough Road, Florence, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents are divided on this religious daycare facility. Some praise the curriculum, nurturing teachers, and child development, while others report serious concerns about inattentive staff, inadequate care, and the facility's corporal punishment policy.

    Engaging curriculumnurturing and attentive teacherschild enjoys attendingwarm and welcoming faith community
  3. 3
    Little Angel Day School INC
    3.85 score
    3.8(14)

    1125 Sherrod Avenue, Florence, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Little Angel Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring and patient staff, clean facilities, and strong child development support. However, one negative review reported significant concerns including building maintenance issues, staffing inconsistencies, inadequate supervision, and safety concerns.

    Kind and caring staffpatient teachersclean and updated facilitystrong communication with parents

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Florence

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 67 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Child enjoys attending
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Florence, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.83avg rating
9 daycares · 6 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.02avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Florence zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3563016
4.41
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Florence (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

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Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Florence based on parent reviews

Tina'S Little Angels Christian Day Care

5(2)

4409 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL

One parent highlights the center's Christian curriculum and notes that the owner is dedicated to serving local families. Another reviewer mentions that their daughter enjoys attending the program.

Christian learning environmentcaring ownerchild enjoys the program

Little Miracle Child Care Center

4(2)

424 North Locust Street, Florence, AL

Feedback for Little Miracle Child Care Center is divided, with one parent describing the environment as a family-oriented space, while another strongly criticizes the facility for being dirty and unsafe, alleging theft by the owners and calling for its closure.

family atmosphere

Kids Club Early Care & Education Academy

3.9(2)

1201 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL

One parent highlights the staff's family-like care and specific support for children with special needs, while another reports a negative interaction involving rude behavior from the owner. The center receives mixed feedback regarding staff warmth versus administrative conduct.

staff described as great with kidsunderstandinghelpful

Little Angel Day School INC

3.8(14)

1125 Sherrod Avenue, Florence, AL

Little Angel Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring and patient staff, clean facilities, and strong child development support. However, one negative review reported significant concerns including building maintenance issues, staffing inconsistencies, inadequate supervision, and safety concerns.

Kind and caring staffpatient teachersclean and updated facility

Play World Child Care Learning Center

3.4(3)

721 Gresham Road, Florence, AL

One parent describes their two-year-old enjoying the center, while another calls it an awesome place. Conversely, a separate review alleges serious safety failures, including police involvement and an incident where an older child injured a younger one, resulting in an ER visit.

Child enjoys attendingpositive environment

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Daycare types in Florence

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 9Before or After School Daycare 2

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✝️ Christian Daycare 3🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Florence, Alabama

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Florence, Alabama, making up 37% of the 19 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 Florence have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Florence, 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 Florence

Showing 7 results

Tina'S Little Angels Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the center's Christian curriculum and notes that the owner is dedicated to serving local families. Another reviewer mentions that their daughter enjoys attending the program.

Christian learning environmentcaring ownerchild enjoys the program
Address
4409 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 335-2503
Little Miracle Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Feedback for Little Miracle Child Care Center is divided, with one parent describing the environment as a family-oriented space, while another strongly criticizes the facility for being dirty and unsafe, alleging theft by the owners and calling for its closure.

family atmosphere
Address
424 North Locust Street, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 767-0028
Kids Club Early Care & Education Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent highlights the staff's family-like care and specific support for children with special needs, while another reports a negative interaction involving rude behavior from the owner. The center receives mixed feedback regarding staff warmth versus administrative conduct.

staff described as great with kidsunderstandinghelpful
Address
1201 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 768-0088
Little Angel Day School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Angel Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring and patient staff, clean facilities, and strong child development support. However, one negative review reported significant concerns including building maintenance issues, staffing inconsistencies, inadequate supervision, and safety concerns.

Kind and caring staffpatient teachersclean and updated facility
Address
1125 Sherrod Avenue, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 766-4483
Play World Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

One parent describes their two-year-old enjoying the center, while another calls it an awesome place. Conversely, a separate review alleges serious safety failures, including police involvement and an incident where an older child injured a younger one, resulting in an ER visit.

Child enjoys attendingpositive environment
Address
721 Gresham Road, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 767-2251
Florence First Assembly Of God
Child Daycare & Preschools

Florence First Assembly of God receives consistently positive reviews praising their welcoming community, spiritual leadership, and family-oriented atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the church's active outreach, quality worship services, and programs for all age groups. The facility is noted for treating attendees like family and providing meaningful spiritual growth opportunities.

welcoming and friendly communitypastoral leadershipyouth programs
Address
3610 Helton Dr, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 764-0565
Mars Hill Bible School Florence
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
698 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 767-1273

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Florence, Alabama, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Florence have an average Google rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 55% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Florence, 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
Florence offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Florence for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Florence 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.