Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Tuscaloosa, AL
Compare 24 child daycare & preschools in Tuscaloosa. Average rating: 4.46/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama at a glance
- Programs
- 24
- Avg rating
- 4.46/5
- Parent reviews
- 316
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 26
Tuscaloosa has 24 licensed child daycare & preschools with 316 parent reviews averaging 4.46/5.26 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 72% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 35406 (avg 4.8 stars), while 35401 has the largest selection (15 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tuscaloosa
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.
- 1Open Door Baptist Church4.8 score5(20)
1761 Mcfarland Blvd North, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for a Baptist church, not a daycare facility. The reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming community, strong biblical teaching from a Jewish perspective, and various programs for different age groups including children's classes, Awana program, and youth groups.
Warm and welcoming congregationexcellent biblical teaching and preachingAwana program for childrenprograms for all ages (seniors - 2First United Methodist Ch. - Tuscaloosa4.72 score4.9(20)
800 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise First United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa as a welcoming religious community with caring and compassionate staff. Parents appreciate the church's involvement in community service and its inclusive atmosphere for worship and small groups. The facility is noted for its Little Lambs program and helpful, dedicated leadership.
Caring and compassionate staffwelcoming community atmospherestrong leadership and administrationcommunity service involvement - 3Christ Episcopal Church4.6 score4.8(15)
605 Lurleen Wallace Blvd North, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa is highly rated for its welcoming community and active programming. Reviews consistently praise the friendly atmosphere, beautiful facilities, and meaningful activities including support groups, respite care, and social engagement.
welcoming and friendly staffbeautiful facilitiesactive community programssupport services for seniors with dementia - 4Christian Community Church Learning Ctr4.59 score4.8(14)
5600 18th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Christian Community Church Learning Center receives exclusively positive reviews with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the welcoming, compassionate church community, spiritual atmosphere, and pastoral leadership. Reviewers highlight feeling accepted, loved, and spiritually fulfilled during their experience.
Welcoming and friendly environmentcompassionate communitystrong spiritual atmosphereexcellent pastoral leadership - 5Trinity Presbyterian Church4.55 score5(6)
5518 Rice Mine Road N.E., Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Trinity Presbyterian Church's preschool program receives universal praise from parents who appreciate the caring, devoted staff led by director Carley Beeker. Parents highlight the genuine concern for children's development and well-being, along with the welcoming church community and meaningful religious programming.
Caring and devoted staffDirector Carley Beeker's leadershipFocus on children's development and well-beingWelcoming community - 6Elizabeth Baptist Church4.54 score4.7(17)
2650 Elizabeth Street, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Elizabeth Baptist Church as a religious facility, not for daycare services. Reviews consistently praise the church's worship experience, gospel preaching, and spiritual atmosphere. No daycare-specific feedback is available.
Beautiful buildingmoving servicesstrong gospel preachingwelcoming community - 7A Plus Academy4.54 score4.7(17)
2015 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
A Plus Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and director Mr. Moreno. Parents highlight the clean, welcoming environment, strong curriculum, educational structure, and positive developmental growth their children experience. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and form meaningful friendships with peers.
caring and patient teachersloving directorclean facilitywelcoming environment - 8Friendship Missionary Baptist Church4.53 score4.7(16)
3416 - 8th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is a religious facility in Tuscaloosa with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and spiritual atmosphere. Parents highlight the welcoming, family-friendly environment and the positive impact of the church's programs and worship experiences.
Welcoming and family-friendly atmospheredynamic pastor and leadershipstrong sense of community and loveexcellent worship programs - 9University Church Of Christ4.53 score4.7(15)
1200 Julia Tutwiler Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
University Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa is a religious facility that receives universal praise from visitors. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, quality worship experiences, and faith-focused environment. The church offers multiple services, children's classes, and missionaries involvement.
welcoming and kind congregationauthentic communityquality preachinggood worship experience - 10Holy Spirit Catholic Church4.48 score4.6(20)
733 James I Harrison Jr. Parkway East, Tuscaloosa, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
This is a Catholic church, not a daycare facility. Reviews praise the welcoming community, beautiful architecture, and quality of the priests' homilies. The parish provides nursery care for children up to age 4 during Sunday masses and offers multiple mass times throughout the week.
Welcoming and kind communitybeautiful stained glass windows and architectureexcellent homiliessupportive parishioners
Rating Distribution
Based on 36 daycares with Google ratings in Tuscaloosa
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 316 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Tuscaloosa, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tuscaloosa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35406 | 5 | 4.8 | 4 | |
| 35404 | 12 | 4.54 | 5 | |
| 35401 | 15 | 4.51 | 11 | |
| 35405 | 13 | 4.23 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tuscaloosa (– children)
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tuscaloosa based on parent reviews
A Plus Academy
2015 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL
A Plus Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and director Mr. Moreno. Parents highlight the clean, welcoming environment, strong curriculum, educational structure, and positive developmental growth their children experience. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and form meaningful friendships with peers.
Mother Goose Daycare Center
860 Redmont Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL
Reviewers describe Mother Goose Daycare Center as a nurturing and trustworthy environment where staff treat children like family. Parents appreciate the staff's dedication to psychological and physical well-being, noting that their children leave happy and have learned significantly.
Tender Loving Care
929 25th Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL
Parents highlight the exceptional quality of instruction and care at this center, specifically praising teachers like Mrs. Cross and Ms. Lisa for their dedication. Reviewers express high satisfaction with the staff's ability to make children feel loved and well-cared for, noting that their toddlers enjoy attending.
Creative Child Dev. Learning Ctr
1515 17th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL
Creative Child Dev. Learning Ctr in Tuscaloosa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff as wonderful and caring. However, one parent reported a significantly negative experience involving rude staff behavior and lack of responsiveness to concerns.
Flum Weekday Kids
1711 4th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL
Kidsville Learning Center
235 Rice Mine Rd Ne, Tuscaloosa, AL
One parent describes this center as one of the best in Tuscaloosa, highlighting the amazing staff from management to teachers. Another review notes the friendly staff and clean facility, expressing confidence that children are in good hands.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, making up 53% of the 45 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 Tuscaloosa have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 across 36 rated facilities, with 72% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 316 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Tuscaloosa, 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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Reviewers describe Mother Goose Daycare Center as a nurturing and trustworthy environment where staff treat children like family. Parents appreciate the staff's dedication to psychological and physical well-being, noting that their children leave happy and have learned significantly.
- Address
- 860 Redmont Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 239-7320
One parent describes Three Bears Child Care Center as amazing, highlighting the loving and nurturing nature of the staff. The review specifically praises Ms. Nikki and the team for treating families like family, leading to a strong recommendation.
- Address
- 2315 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 553-0476
Parents highlight the exceptional quality of instruction and care at this center, specifically praising teachers like Mrs. Cross and Ms. Lisa for their dedication. Reviewers express high satisfaction with the staff's ability to make children feel loved and well-cared for, noting that their toddlers enjoy attending.
- Address
- 929 25th Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 556-5955
One parent highlights that their four-year-old grandson has excelled under the care of Mrs. Melanie, MawMaw Brenda, and the staff. The review emphasizes the high quality of teaching and care provided by the center's team.
- Address
- 1204 Plantation Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 349-5463
One parent highlights that staff members know their children well and provide attentive care for babies. This feedback reflects a positive experience with personalized attention at the center.
- Address
- 3425 Albright Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 553-0004
- Address
- 1711 4th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 758-6623
A Plus Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and director Mr. Moreno. Parents highlight the clean, welcoming environment, strong curriculum, educational structure, and positive developmental growth their children experience. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and form meaningful friendships with peers.
- Address
- 2015 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 701-5437
Creative Child Dev. Learning Ctr in Tuscaloosa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff as wonderful and caring. However, one parent reported a significantly negative experience involving rude staff behavior and lack of responsiveness to concerns.
- Address
- 1515 17th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 752-5375
One parent describes this center as one of the best in Tuscaloosa, highlighting the amazing staff from management to teachers. Another review notes the friendly staff and clean facility, expressing confidence that children are in good hands.
- Address
- 235 Rice Mine Rd Ne, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 758-0920
Little Peoples Child Care receives mixed reviews. Three parents praised the caring teachers, child development outcomes, and cleanliness, while two parents reported serious concerns about management practices, employee treatment, and alleged discriminatory enrollment practices.
- Address
- 1240 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 345-2930
Little Champs Learning Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the professional, caring staff and educational focus. However, two recent 1-star reviews describe poor cleanliness, disengaged staff, and lack of educational activities, suggesting inconsistent experiences.
- Address
- 2928 Hargrove Road E, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (334) 467-9035
Little Tide Academy (formerly Kiddie Cove) receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean environment, and educational approach. However, one parent reported significant issues with management's communication style and interpersonal skills, despite having a positive experience with their child's teacher.
- Address
- 4816 University Blvd E., Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 553-7875
Capstone Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families highlighting educational quality, caring staff, and school-readiness preparation, but significant concerns from newer families regarding administrative disorganization, pricing inconsistencies, poor handling of special needs, and inadequate child supervision.
- Address
- 1509 Univ. Blvd. East, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 556-9041
One parent highlights the center's professional and caring staff, noting that grandchildren enjoy the creative programs and learning opportunities. In contrast, another review describes a severe safety incident involving physical injury and alleged dishonesty by the owner regarding state reporting and legal proceedings.
- Address
- 3800-2nd Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 758-8767
New Beginnings Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the extended hours, affordable pricing, caring staff, and educational approach. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about transparency, accountability regarding child injuries, and access to classroom observations.
- Address
- 1501 Avalon Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 764-5590
Some parents highlight Mrs. Jackie's patience, genuine care, and family-like treatment of children, while others report unprofessional interactions, including dismissive attitudes toward scheduling needs and difficulty reaching the director.
- Address
- 4900 Culver Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 349-0055
Calvary Little Friends School in Tuscaloosa has experienced significant decline and operational challenges. While some parents praised dedicated teachers and a new director's efforts, multiple recent reviews report serious concerns including staff turnover, administrative failures, safety incidents, DHR probation status, classroom closures with minimal notice, and unresponsive management. The facility is reportedly closing permanently.
- Address
- 1121 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 345-2465
A few parents highlight the center's gentle and patient staff, noting that young children adapt well to the environment and that the team supports anxious families. However, one review criticizes the facility for being excessively loud and having staff who slam doors.
- Address
- 940 Hillcrest Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 752-4400
- Address
- 420 Rice Valley Rd North, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 758-4462
- Address
- 600 29th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 758-2828
- Address
- 128 39th Street East, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (334) 467-9035
- Address
- 2918 6th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 758-2828
- Address
- 4620 Pelham Heights Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 210-0280
- Address
- 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Phone
- (205) 554-2939
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