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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange Beach, AL

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Orange Beach. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Orange Beach, Alabama at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Orange Beach has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 26 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orange Beach

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
    Orange Beach United Methodist Church
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    28751 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Orange Beach United Methodist Church is highly rated by visitors and members who praise its welcoming atmosphere, Christ-centered approach, and quality sermons. Parents appreciate the family-friendly environment and children's programming. The facility and leadership are consistently described as peaceful, spiritual, and genuinely hospitable.

    Welcoming and friendly staffChrist-centered ministryquality sermonsfamily-oriented environment
  2. 2
    Discovery Island Child Dev Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    24843 Commercial Avenue, Orange Beach, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Discovery Island Child Dev Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and child development focus. Parents report their children enjoy attending and feel safe in a peaceful, engaging environment with regular learning activities and arts and crafts.

    Caring and patient staffclean and safe facilitychild-centered development approachnon-faith-based curriculum

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Orange Beach

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Orange Beach, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Orange Beach (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Orange Beach based on parent reviews

Discovery Island Child Dev Center

5(6)

24843 Commercial Avenue, Orange Beach, AL

Discovery Island Child Dev Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and child development focus. Parents report their children enjoy attending and feel safe in a peaceful, engaging environment with regular learning activities and arts and crafts.

Caring and patient staffclean and safe facilitychild-centered development approach

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Daycare types in Orange Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange Beach, Alabama

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Orange Beach, Alabama, making up 50% of the 2 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 Orange Beach have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Orange Beach, 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 Orange Beach

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Discovery Island Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Discovery Island Child Dev Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and child development focus. Parents report their children enjoy attending and feel safe in a peaceful, engaging environment with regular learning activities and arts and crafts.

Caring and patient staffclean and safe facilitychild-centered development approach
Address
24843 Commercial Avenue, Orange Beach, AL
Phone
(251) 974-5488

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Orange Beach, Alabama, out of 2 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 Orange Beach have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Orange Beach, 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
Orange Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Orange Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Orange Beach 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.