Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mobile, AL
Compare 49 child daycare & preschools in Mobile. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Mobile, Alabama at a glance
- Programs
- 49
- Avg rating
- 4.27/5
- Parent reviews
- 922
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 46
Mobile has 49 licensed child daycare & preschools with 922 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.46 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 55% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 36695 (avg 4.7 stars), while 36608 has the largest selection (19 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mobile
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.
- 1St. John'S Deliverance Temple4.71 score4.9(19)
1624 Boykin Blvd., Mobile, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church atmosphere, worship experience, and welcoming community. Reviewers highlight the spiritual environment, passionate preaching, and friendly members who make visitors feel at home.
Welcoming and friendly atmospherespiritual worship experiencepassionate preaching and teaching of God's wordexcellent choir - 2St. Pius X Catholic Church4.64 score4.8(20)
217 S. Sage Avenue, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars). Reviews praise the welcoming community, inspirational homilies, and dedicated clergy. The facility also operates a school with caring teachers and strong Catholic values.
Excellent priest and homiliesfriendly parish communitybeautiful architecturecaring teachers - 3Nazaree Full Gospel Church4.64 score4.8(20)
1695 W I-65 Service Rd. N, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Nazaree Full Gospel Church is a religious facility in Mobile, Alabama with excellent ratings. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and strong leadership under Pastor Wesley Davis. One parent specifically mentions satisfaction with the school program, noting organized teachers who are caring yet appropriately strict.
welcoming atmosphereuplifting servicesquality gospel music and singingstrong preaching and Bible-based teaching - 4Mt. Hebron Bapt. Church Ministries4.64 score4.8(20)
2531 Berkley Avenue, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Ministries receives perfect 5/5 ratings from reviewers who praise the welcoming, family-like atmosphere and strong spiritual leadership under Pastors Joe and Linda Johnson. Visitors and long-time members consistently highlight the joy, love, and sense of community they experience at the facility. The church is noted for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety protocols.
Welcoming and family-oriented atmosphereStrong pastoral leadershipJoyful and loving communitySpiritual growth and personal development opportunities - 5Life Church Of Mobile4.64 score4.8(20)
8701 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Life Church of Mobile is highly rated by visitors who praise its worship experience, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents specifically highlight the children's ministry and staff as fantastic. The church is noted for its modern facilities, quality music program, and spiritual environment.
Excellent praise and worshipwelcoming and friendly environmentstrong children's ministry and staffquality pastoral teaching - 6Young Impressions Day Care INC.4.58 score5(7)
4550 Higgins Road, Mobile, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Young Impressions Day Care Inc. receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight that teachers go above and beyond in educating and nurturing children, with kids showing genuine affection for specific staff members. The facility is highly recommended by multiple families with children of varying ages.
Caring and attentive staffteachers go above and beyondchildren form strong bonds with teacherslong-term enrollment satisfaction - 7Cross And Crown Family Worship Center4.56 score4.8(12)
8851 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Note: The reviews provided are for a church/worship center, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, friendly pastoral staff, and spiritual atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings with positive comments about the worship experience and Christian community.
Welcoming and friendly congregationkind pastoral staffstrong sense of hospitalityquality worship experience - 8Christ United Methodist Church4.56 score4.7(20)
6101 Grelot Rd, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, Alabama is highly rated (5/5 across all reviews) for its welcoming, faith-based preschool and daycare program. Parents praise the qualified teachers, Christian-focused curriculum, and well-maintained facilities. The church also offers extensive recreational activities and community outreach programs for families.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentqualified and friendly teachersChristian-based educationwell-maintained campus - 9Oak Park Ministries4.56 score4.7(20)
3321 Sollie Road, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Oak Park Ministries is a religious facility in Mobile, Alabama that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviewers praise the church community, pastor, and staff for their welcoming atmosphere, spiritual focus, and community service efforts.
Welcoming and loving communitystrong spiritual environmentquality children's ministrycompassionate pastoral leadership - 10Saint Dominic Catholic Church4.56 score4.7(20)
4156 Burma Road, Mobile, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama receives consistently high praise from parents and parishioners. Reviews highlight excellent priest leadership, particularly Fr. Driscoll, a beautiful and well-maintained facility, quality religious education, and a welcoming community. Parents report their children are receiving an excellent education and feel satisfied with their experience.
Excellent priests and homiliesbeautiful facility with pipe organ and archi
Rating Distribution
Based on 83 daycares with Google ratings in Mobile
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 922 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Mobile, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Mobile zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36695 | 5 | 4.7 | 3 | |
| 36603 | 9 | 4.67 | 4 | |
| 36618 | 9 | 4.47 | 3 | |
| 36617 | 6 | 4.45 | 2 | |
| 36619 | 8 | 4.36 | 5 | |
| 36608 | 19 | 4.35 | 10 | |
| 36606 | 13 | 4.34 | 5 | |
| 36605 | 11 | 4.34 | 7 | |
| 36604 | 11 | 4.13 | 3 | |
| 36609 | 9 | 3.88 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Mobile (– children)
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76–150 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Mobile based on parent reviews
St. John'S Deliverance Temple
1624 Boykin Blvd., Mobile, AL
All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church atmosphere, worship experience, and welcoming community. Reviewers highlight the spiritual environment, passionate preaching, and friendly members who make visitors feel at home.
Young Impressions Day Care INC.
4550 Higgins Road, Mobile, AL
Young Impressions Day Care Inc. receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight that teachers go above and beyond in educating and nurturing children, with kids showing genuine affection for specific staff members. The facility is highly recommended by multiple families with children of varying ages.
Cross And Crown Family Worship Center
8851 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL
Note: The reviews provided are for a church/worship center, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, friendly pastoral staff, and spiritual atmosphere. All reviews are 5-star ratings with positive comments about the worship experience and Christian community.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
6300 Mckenna Drive, Mobile, AL
Parents consistently praise Corpus Christi Catholic Church as a welcoming and faith-filled community with a peaceful atmosphere. Reviews highlight the friendly parishioners, relatable homilies, and strong sense of community across all ages. Multiple parents mention their children attending the affiliated school and daycare with positive experiences.
Aimwell'S Learning Tree C.C. Center
500 Earle Street, Mobile, AL
Only one review specifically addresses the daycare itself, praising Aimwell's Learning Tree for professionalism and quality care. The reviewer, whose four children attended, highly recommends it and commends director Mrs. Jackson as loving and caring. Most other reviews appear to be about the affiliated Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church rather than the daycare center.
Mertz Childcare
909 Mcrae Ave, Mobile, AL
Mertz Childcare receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing environment, strong curriculum, and professional staff leadership. Parents highlight excellent communication, safety protocols, and child development outcomes, with many recommending the center highly to others.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile offers a robust selection of 49 childcare and preschool facilities, catering to a wide variety of family needs and schedules. Parents frequently highlight clean, safe, and welcoming environments when sharing their experiences with these centers. This directory helps you navigate the local landscape by focusing on what truly matters: the quality of care and the comfort of the learning space for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mobile have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 83 rated facilities, with 55% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 922 parent reviews. Parents in Mobile most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, welcoming environment, and welcoming atmosphere.
When choosing a daycare in Mobile, 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 Mobile
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Creative Learning Center in Mobile, Alabama receives highly polarized reviews. Supporters praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive environment for children's social development. However, multiple parents report frequent illness among children, poor organization, lack of educational activities, and communication issues with management.
- Address
- 5880 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 661-2992
Parents consistently praise Nina Nicks Joseph C.D.C. for its caring and attentive staff, engaging learning activities, and recent facility improvements under new management. The daycare offers comprehensive services including meals, naps, field trips, and an open-door policy, with families reporting their children are happy and learning daily.
- Address
- 209 South Washington Ave., Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 433-1310
One parent reports severe neglect, including a child returning home with soiled pants, going hungry, and being denied fluids despite bringing a full cup. The reviewer describes the experience as the worst daycare their child has attended and explicitly states they would not recommend the facility.
- Address
- 18 Pierpoint Drive, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 643-9780
KINDER KLUB receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between experiences. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, educational quality, and long-term positive impact on children. Negative reviewers report concerns about management, staff rudeness, supervision issues, and difficulty reaching the facility by phone.
- Address
- 1900 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 471-4104
Parent feedback for Providence Academy is sharply divided, with some highlighting exceptional academic support and staff generosity, while others report serious safety concerns and inadequate supervision. One reviewer praises the directors for personal sacrifices and academic results, whereas another describes an unsafe environment with insufficient teacher-to-child ratios and unreported incidents.
- Address
- 1020 University Blvd N., Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 338-9318
One parent reports an exceptional experience with quality care, while two others describe highly unprofessional interactions, including rude staff behavior and unexpected charges. Feedback highlights a stark contrast between positive care outcomes and significant issues with communication and billing transparency.
- Address
- 1361 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 432-9050
One parent reports that the center mistreats children, fails to maintain working air conditioning, and accepts sick children. The reviewer also cites disrespectful staff behavior and a director who ignores complaints about teachers picking on kids.
- Address
- 2732 Mill St, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 513-3767
One parent reports billing disputes involving unauthorized swipes during a maternity leave and difficulty resolving the issue after the facility closed, while another describes the director as unprofessional and absent, alleging understaffing and a neglectful environment where children are left crying and hungry.
- Address
- 359 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 725-0111
- Address
- 227 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 344-8755
- Address
- 1512 Shelton Beach Road, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 345-1151
- Address
- 65 N Mobile Street, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 470-9046
- Address
- 2103 Government Street, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 479-5761
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (10/5 stars), praising the organization's mission and impact. However, most reviews appear to reflect the thrift store and broader organization rather than specific daycare experiences. The few childcare-related comments mention kid-friendly environment, special needs support, and learning resources.
- Address
- 2448 Gordon Smith Drive, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 471-1581
- Address
- 166 South Broad Street, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 432-0000
- Address
- 1655 Eagle Drive, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 470-8603
- Address
- 513 Georgian Dr, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 342-5399
La Petite Academy in Mobile, Alabama receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings that highlight the cleanliness, safety, and caring staff, with particular recognition for the new director Ms. Philisa's leadership and communication. Parents report positive changes in their children's behavior, learning, and development since enrolling.
- Address
- 955 Hillcrest, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 639-9201
- Address
- 310 Sengtak Street, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 635-4098
- Address
- 1303 Michigan Ave, Mobile, AL
- Phone
- (251) 490-5976
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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