10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Madison, Alabama
Browse all 10 child daycare & preschools in Madison, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Madison
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.
- 1Peridot Montessori4.74 score5(14)
115 Rebecca Pines Drive, Madison, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Peridot Montessori is a highly-regarded Montessori center in Madison that parents consistently praise for its nurturing, calm environment and dedicated, trained staff. Parents report significant progress in their children's academic skills, social development, and love of learning. The school is noted for personalized attention, cleanliness, and a well-balanced curriculum.
Montessori-trained teachersnurturing and calm environmentpersonalized attention to each childstrong academic curriculum - 2St. John'S Catholic Church4.7 score4.9(17)
1055 Hughes Road, Madison, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. John's Catholic Church in Madison receives consistently high ratings for its welcoming community, faith-based environment, and quality clergy. Parents and visitors praise the friendly congregation, strong values, and authentic spiritual leadership. The facility is noted for offering daily mass seven days a week and maintaining a diverse, inclusive parish community.
welcoming environmentstrong faith foundationgenuine and caring teachers/clergydiverse community - 3Good Shepherd United Methodist Church4.64 score4.8(20)
1418 Old Railroad Bed Rd, Madison, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Good Shepherd UMC offers Mother's Day Out and preschool programs that parents praise highly. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring, welcoming staff and the church's strong commitment to community service and mission work. The facility is noted for its contemporary worship style and casual atmosphere.
Caring and wonderful staffengaging children's programs with focus on learning and relationshipswelcoming and diverse congregationactive in community outreach - 4Church Of Our Daily Bread4.64 score4.8(20)
100 Spenryn Drive, Madison, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
This facility appears to be a religious ministry organization (Our Daily Bread Ministries) rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the organization's devotional materials and spiritual mission, with users expressing gratitude for how the daily devotionals have positively impacted their faith and daily lives.
Helpful spiritual devotional contentavailable in 55 languagesfree resourcesvolunteer opportunities - 5Primrose School Of Madison4.48 score4.6(20)
124 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Primrose School of Madison receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and comprehensive curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional development. Parents highlight the quality of care, communication, and facilities, noting their children thrive and enjoy attending. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong preparation for kindergarten.
caring and loving teacherscomprehensive curriculumeducational videos and pictures shared dailyage-appropriate activities - 6Dorothy'S Darlings Learning Center4.18 score4.3(8)
1539 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Dorothy's Darlings Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, patient staff and quality educational activities. Parents report their children thrive and learn new skills while feeling loved and well-cared for. One review alleges abuse, which contrasts sharply with other positive experiences.
Kind and patient staffeducational learning activities (sign languageABCssentences) - 7Madison Free Will Baptist Church4.18 score4.3(7)
5295 Wall Triana Highway, Madison, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Madison Free Will Baptist Church daycare operates in a church basement but parents report their children thrive there. Staff are described as loving, accommodating, and attentive to children's needs. Some parents appreciate the Christian/Bible-focused environment, while others had concerns about content choices.
Staff described as nice and accommodatingchildren love attendingresponsive to parent concernsChristian/Bible teaching - 8Ms. Pat'S Child Care & Dev. Center INC3.8 score3.6(5)
236 Capshaw Road, Madison, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Ms. Pat's Child Care for its caring staff, educational focus, and long-term reliability. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the facility and highlight the owner's extensive experience and mentorship of teachers. The center maintains strong communication with parents and is noted as affordable.
Experiencedcaring staffeducational curriculumregular parent communication - 9Slaughter Road Child Dev Center INC.3.77 score3.7(17)
9 Eastview Drive, Madison, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Slaughter Road Child Dev Center for its caring, attentive staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is run by a mother-daughter team with low teacher turnover and small class sizes, creating a home-like environment where children are happy and well-supervised. Multiple long-term families report excellent experiences across all age groups.
Caring and loving stafflow teacher turnoversmall class sizesseparate infant building - 10Kidtowne Huntsville3.6 score3.5(20)
2010 South Point Park Cir, Madison, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise KidTowne Huntsville for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children as individuals rather than numbers. Multiple reviewers highlight significant child development and growth, along with a warm, family-oriented environment. Parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the facility's care.
Caring and dedicated staffchild development and growthfamily-oriented atmospherestaff members mentioned by name (Krista
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Highest rated daycares in Madison based on parent reviews
Peridot Montessori
115 Rebecca Pines Drive, Madison, AL
Peridot Montessori is a highly-regarded Montessori center in Madison that parents consistently praise for its nurturing, calm environment and dedicated, trained staff. Parents report significant progress in their children's academic skills, social development, and love of learning. The school is noted for personalized attention, cleanliness, and a well-balanced curriculum.
Primrose School Of Madison
124 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL
Primrose School of Madison receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and comprehensive curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional development. Parents highlight the quality of care, communication, and facilities, noting their children thrive and enjoy attending. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong preparation for kindergarten.
Dorothy'S Darlings Learning Center
1539 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL
Dorothy's Darlings Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, patient staff and quality educational activities. Parents report their children thrive and learn new skills while feeling loved and well-cared for. One review alleges abuse, which contrasts sharply with other positive experiences.
Kidtowne
97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL
Ms. Pat'S Child Care & Dev. Center INC
236 Capshaw Road, Madison, AL
Parents consistently praise Ms. Pat's Child Care for its caring staff, educational focus, and long-term reliability. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the facility and highlight the owner's extensive experience and mentorship of teachers. The center maintains strong communication with parents and is noted as affordable.
Slaughter Road Child Dev Center INC.
9 Eastview Drive, Madison, AL
Parents consistently praise Slaughter Road Child Dev Center for its caring, attentive staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is run by a mother-daughter team with low teacher turnover and small class sizes, creating a home-like environment where children are happy and well-supervised. Multiple long-term families report excellent experiences across all age groups.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Madison, Alabama
There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Madison, Alabama, making up 56% of the 18 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 Madison, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Peridot Montessori is a highly-regarded Montessori center in Madison that parents consistently praise for its nurturing, calm environment and dedicated, trained staff. Parents report significant progress in their children's academic skills, social development, and love of learning. The school is noted for personalized attention, cleanliness, and a well-balanced curriculum.
- Address
- 115 Rebecca Pines Drive, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 479-8725
Primrose School of Madison receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and comprehensive curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional development. Parents highlight the quality of care, communication, and facilities, noting their children thrive and enjoy attending. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and strong preparation for kindergarten.
- Address
- 124 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 772-2029
Dorothy's Darlings Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, patient staff and quality educational activities. Parents report their children thrive and learn new skills while feeling loved and well-cared for. One review alleges abuse, which contrasts sharply with other positive experiences.
- Address
- 1539 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 325-2229
- Address
- 97 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 617-0765
Parents consistently praise Slaughter Road Child Dev Center for its caring, attentive staff and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility is run by a mother-daughter team with low teacher turnover and small class sizes, creating a home-like environment where children are happy and well-supervised. Multiple long-term families report excellent experiences across all age groups.
- Address
- 9 Eastview Drive, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 971-1300
Parents consistently praise Ms. Pat's Child Care for its caring staff, educational focus, and long-term reliability. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the facility and highlight the owner's extensive experience and mentorship of teachers. The center maintains strong communication with parents and is noted as affordable.
- Address
- 236 Capshaw Road, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 830-2999
Parents consistently praise KidTowne Huntsville for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children as individuals rather than numbers. Multiple reviewers highlight significant child development and growth, along with a warm, family-oriented environment. Parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the facility's care.
- Address
- 2010 South Point Park Cir, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 650-2300
- Address
- 7547 Old Madison Pike, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 469-6400
La Petite Academy in Madison receives universal 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight excellent communication through apps like Bright Wheel and Watch Me Grow, educational programming, and genuine care for each child's development and well-being.
- Address
- 103 West Dublin Drive, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 461-8916
- Address
- 931 Capshaw Road, Madison, AL
- Phone
- (256) 890-9158
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