Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Opelika, AL
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Opelika. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Opelika, Alabama at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 4.18/5
- Parent reviews
- 142
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Opelika has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 142 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 36801 with 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Opelika
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.
- 1Dandyland Child Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy Opelika for its clean facilities, structured curriculum, and caring staff. All reviewers report feeling confident in their children's safety and development, with staff members being attentive, communicative, and genuinely engaged with the children.
Clean and well-maintained classroomscurriculum-based age-appropriate learningcaring and enthusiastic staffstrong parent communication via app - 2Providence Baptist Church4.54 score4.7(17)
2807 Lee Road 166, Opelika, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Providence Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama is a religious facility that has received consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars). Reviews emphasize the church's strong community involvement, particularly their relief efforts following the March 2024 Lee County tornado, and praise the caring nature of staff and members.
caring and compassionate staffstrong community engagementtornado relief effortswelcoming environment - 3Kingdom Child Care LLC4.16 score4.2(18)
611 First Avenue, Opelika, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Kingdom Child Care LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, welcoming facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Mena. Parents highlight the center's small class sizes, positive learning environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple parents report treating the center like family and feeling confident leaving their children in their care.
Clean facilitywelcoming atmospherestaff knows children by namesmall class sizes - 4The Living Way Ministries4 score4(17)
1100 Old Columbus Rd., Opelika, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
The Living Way Ministries is a religious facility in Opelika, Alabama with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, Bible-based teachings, and sense of community. All reviews focus on the church experience rather than daycare services.
Welcoming and non-judgmental communityBible-based teachinggenuine and loving congregationfamily-oriented environment - 5University Daycare3.59 score3.3(7)
2900 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
University Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and significant concerns from others. Parents highlight cleanliness and dedicated staff, but recent reviews raise serious issues about management, supervision, and communication with families.
Clean facilitiescameras in roomsattentive staffbreakfast provided - 6Miss Deanna'S Childcare L.L.C.3.52 score3.4(20)
1901 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Miss Deanna's Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, educational curriculum, engaging activities, and attentive leadership. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and thrive in this environment.
Clean and organized facilitycaring and loving teachersgood communication from director Madisoneducational instruction (letters
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Opelika
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Opelika, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Opelika zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36801 | 14 | 4.15 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Opelika (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Opelika based on parent reviews
Dandyland Child Care Center
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL
Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy Opelika for its clean facilities, structured curriculum, and caring staff. All reviewers report feeling confident in their children's safety and development, with staff members being attentive, communicative, and genuinely engaged with the children.
Kingdom Child Care LLC
611 First Avenue, Opelika, AL
Kingdom Child Care LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, welcoming facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Mena. Parents highlight the center's small class sizes, positive learning environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple parents report treating the center like family and feeling confident leaving their children in their care.
Bonnie'S Kids Child Care Center
2314 Enterprise Dr, Opelika, AL
One parent describes Bonnie's Kids Child Care Center as the best daycare ever, highlighting field trips, fun play days, and an amazing team that children love. However, another review strongly advises against using the facility, using harsh language to urge parents to take their business elsewhere.
A.C.H.R. Child Dev Center-Darden
601 South 4th Street, Opelika, AL
One parent describes the center as an amazing Head Start program with great staff, while another notes it is an incredible school. However, other feedback warns that the facility definitely needs improvement and describes a worst-case scenario experience.
University Daycare
2900 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL
University Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and significant concerns from others. Parents highlight cleanliness and dedicated staff, but recent reviews raise serious issues about management, supervision, and communication with families.
Miss Deanna'S Childcare L.L.C.
1901 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL
Miss Deanna's Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, educational curriculum, engaging activities, and attentive leadership. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and thrive in this environment.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Opelika, Alabama
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Opelika, Alabama, making up 53% of the 17 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 Opelika have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.48 stars. Our analysis covers 142 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Opelika, 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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Parents consistently praise Big Blue Marble Academy Opelika for its clean facilities, structured curriculum, and caring staff. All reviewers report feeling confident in their children's safety and development, with staff members being attentive, communicative, and genuinely engaged with the children.
- Address
- 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 528-1089
Kingdom Child Care LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, welcoming facility with caring, attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Mena. Parents highlight the center's small class sizes, positive learning environment, and strong developmental outcomes for children. Multiple parents report treating the center like family and feeling confident leaving their children in their care.
- Address
- 611 First Avenue, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 749-7051
One parent describes Bonnie's Kids Child Care Center as the best daycare ever, highlighting field trips, fun play days, and an amazing team that children love. However, another review strongly advises against using the facility, using harsh language to urge parents to take their business elsewhere.
- Address
- 2314 Enterprise Dr, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 745-6248
One parent describes the center as an amazing Head Start program with great staff, while another notes it is an incredible school. However, other feedback warns that the facility definitely needs improvement and describes a worst-case scenario experience.
- Address
- 601 South 4th Street, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 821-8336
Miss Deanna's Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, educational curriculum, engaging activities, and attentive leadership. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and thrive in this environment.
- Address
- 1901 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 745-7139
University Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and significant concerns from others. Parents highlight cleanliness and dedicated staff, but recent reviews raise serious issues about management, supervision, and communication with families.
- Address
- 2900 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 740-0896
- Address
- 600 South 8th Street, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 749-1290
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #37 for exceptional staff who are patient, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development. Multiple parents report their children have shown significant growth—socially, emotionally, and verbally—and credit the welcoming, family-like environment. The center is commended for affordability and for making transitions to daycare smooth, even for very young infants.
- Address
- 702 Second Avenue, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 705-3942
Growing Room Opelika receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, child development, and family-like environment. The majority of parents report long-term enrollment and strong satisfaction with their children's progress and experiences. However, a small number of negative reviews cite poor management and concerns about child treatment, with one reviewer alleging fake positive reviews.
- Address
- 1755 Thomason Drive, Opelika, AL
- Phone
- (334) 748-9020
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