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2 Child Daycare & Preschools in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Browse all 2 child daycare & preschools in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Muscle Shoals

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
    Highland Park Church Of Christ
    4.64 score
    4.9(12)

    600 Geneva Avenue, Muscle Shoals, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Highland Park Church of Christ is a religious facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise it as a welcoming, family-oriented community with loving members and strong biblical teachings. The facility received recognition for handling COVID-19 well.

    Loving and welcoming communityfamily-oriented atmospherefriendly memberscompassionate leadership
  2. 2
    New Destiny Ministries Church
    4.51 score
    4.8(9)

    402 West 2nd Street, Muscle Shoals, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    New Destiny Ministries Church in Muscle Shoals is a religious facility with a 4.8/5 Google rating. All nine reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church's spiritual atmosphere, welcoming congregation, and family-friendly environment. Reviewers highlight the pastor's teachings, joyful community, and involvement in outreach.

    Spiritual atmospherefamily-friendly environmentpowerful preachingjoyful congregation
  3. 3
    Johnsons Day Care & Cradle Care
    4.37 score
    4.5(14)

    500 West State Street, Muscle Shoals, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Johnson's Day Care & Cradle Care in Muscle Shoals receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring, loving staff who treat children like their own, combined with a clean, educational, and safe environment. Parents report their children develop quickly, adjust well, and genuinely enjoy attending.

    Caring and loving staffclean facilityage-appropriate materialseducational environment

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Highest rated daycares in Muscle Shoals based on parent reviews

Johnsons Day Care & Cradle Care

4.5(14)

500 West State Street, Muscle Shoals, AL

Johnson's Day Care & Cradle Care in Muscle Shoals receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring, loving staff who treat children like their own, combined with a clean, educational, and safe environment. Parents report their children develop quickly, adjust well, and genuinely enjoy attending.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityage-appropriate materials

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, making up 40% of the 5 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 Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals

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Johnsons Day Care & Cradle Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Johnson's Day Care & Cradle Care in Muscle Shoals receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring, loving staff who treat children like their own, combined with a clean, educational, and safe environment. Parents report their children develop quickly, adjust well, and genuinely enjoy attending.

Caring and loving staffclean facilityage-appropriate materials
Address
500 West State Street, Muscle Shoals, AL
Phone
(256) 381-9379
Mars Hill Bible School-Colbert
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 Market Street, Muscle Shoals, AL
Phone
(256) 678-6003

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, out of 5 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 Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 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 Muscle Shoals for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Muscle Shoals 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.