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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Selma, AL

Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Selma. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Selma, Alabama at a glance

Programs
9
Avg rating
4.37/5
Parent reviews
89
Top rated (4.5+)
9

Selma has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 89 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 36701 with 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Selma

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
    New Hope Apostolic Church
    4.55 score
    4.9(8)

    718 Franklin Street, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9/5 average rating. Parents praise the church atmosphere, leadership, and spiritual environment. The facility appears to serve primarily as a church rather than a dedicated daycare center.

    Positive atmospherestrong leadership (Bishop Joe N. Brown)welcoming communityspiritual environment
  2. 2
    Tabernacle Of Praise Church
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    850 Woodrow Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This facility is a religious church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the spiritual ministry, leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere, with visitors describing powerful worship experiences and personal spiritual growth.

    Spiritual guidance and growthwelcoming communityclear biblical teachinginspiring leadership
  3. 3
    First Class Selma Pre-K
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.

    friendly and kind staffwelcoming communitypeaceful environmentchild learning and development
  4. 4
    Crosspoint Christian Church
    4.46 score
    4.6(17)

    1710 W. Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Crosspoint Christian Church in Selma receives consistently high praise from attendees who emphasize the welcoming and spiritual atmosphere. Parents and congregants highlight the quality of sermons, music, and community, with particular mention of children's programs and activities.

    welcoming atmospherespiritual environmentquality sermonsexcellent praise and worship team
  5. 5
    Church Street United Methodist Church
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    214 Church Street, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Church Street United Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama receives consistently high praise from reviewers. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff, and strong faith community focus. The facility is described as beautiful with a positive first visit experience.

    welcoming environmentdedicated stafffaith-based valuesbeautiful facility
  6. 6
    Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church
    4.25 score
    4.4(8)

    210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews praise Saint Paul's Episcopal Church as a historic and welcoming community space with beautiful architecture and friendly staff. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services, making it unclear how well it functions as a childcare center.

    welcoming and friendly staffhistoric and beautiful buildingimpressive architecture and stained glass windowsspiritual atmosphere
  7. 7
    New Selmont Baptist Church
    3.49 score
    3.2(9)

    215 Selmont Avenue, Selma, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    Reviews are highly polarized with no consensus on daycare quality. Positive reviews offer minimal detail beyond thumbs up and service enjoyment. Negative reviews focus on allegations of animal abuse by the pastor as a teaching method, with critics arguing this contradicts biblical principles and raises serious concerns about the facility's values.

    Service enjoyed

Rating Distribution

Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Selma

4.5 - 5.0
9
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 89 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Welcoming community
3
2Spiritual environment
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Selma, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.1avg rating
9 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.49avg rating
8 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Selma zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3670119
4.37
9

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Selma (– 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 Selma based on parent reviews

First Class Selma Pre-K

4.7(10)

1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL

Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.

friendly and kind staffwelcoming communitypeaceful environment

Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church

4.4(8)

210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL

Reviews praise Saint Paul's Episcopal Church as a historic and welcoming community space with beautiful architecture and friendly staff. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services, making it unclear how well it functions as a childcare center.

welcoming and friendly staffhistoric and beautiful buildingimpressive architecture and stained glass windows

Mcrae Learning Center

5(1)

2601 Marie Foster Street, Selma, AL

One review highlights the center's historic status and certified operations, noting a curriculum designed for children aged 18 months to 7 years. The reviewer claims the program supports early literacy, stating that most students are reading by age three.

historic certified centercurriculum tailored for 18 months to 7 yearsearly literacy support

All About Our Kids LLC

2.3(2)

3041 Water Avenue, Selma, AL

One parent highlights the friendly staff, efficient drop-off and pick-up procedures, and the accommodation for breastfeeding during lunch breaks. In contrast, another reviewer criticizes the center as unprofessional.

nice staffefficient pick up and drop offallows nursing during lunch

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Daycare types in Selma

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 8Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Selma, Alabama

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Selma, Alabama, making up 45% of the 20 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 Selma have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 89 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Selma, 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 Selma

Showing 9 results

Mcrae Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One review highlights the center's historic status and certified operations, noting a curriculum designed for children aged 18 months to 7 years. The reviewer claims the program supports early literacy, stating that most students are reading by age three.

historic certified centercurriculum tailored for 18 months to 7 yearsearly literacy support
Address
2601 Marie Foster Street, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 872-8078
First Class Selma Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Most reviews praise the facility and church community for being welcoming, kind, and compassionate. One parent mentioned their 4-year-old grandson is learning a lot at the daycare. One review was lukewarm, rating it as 'ok'.

friendly and kind staffwelcoming communitypeaceful environment
Address
1209 Selma Ave., Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 412-9398
Saint Paul'S Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Saint Paul's Episcopal Church as a historic and welcoming community space with beautiful architecture and friendly staff. However, these reviews appear to be about the church itself rather than its daycare services, making it unclear how well it functions as a childcare center.

welcoming and friendly staffhistoric and beautiful buildingimpressive architecture and stained glass windows
Address
210 Lauderdale Street, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 875-1354
All About Our Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent highlights the friendly staff, efficient drop-off and pick-up procedures, and the accommodation for breastfeeding during lunch breaks. In contrast, another reviewer criticizes the center as unprofessional.

nice staffefficient pick up and drop offallows nursing during lunch
Address
3041 Water Avenue, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 877-4828
Mary James Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
732 Lapsley Street, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 874-4277
Barney Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3015 Hwy 80 East, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 874-9199
Easter Seals C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2906 Citizens Pkwy, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 874-1126
Southside Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 874-1126
Kingdom Kids Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1516 Selma Avenue, Selma, AL
Phone
(334) 874-8269

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Selma, Alabama, out of 20 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 Selma have an average Google rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities. About 69% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Selma, 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
Selma offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Selma for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Selma 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.