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851 Child Daycare & Preschools in Alabama

Browse 851 child daycare & preschools across Alabama. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Alabama

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Alabama can make the decision-making process smoother.

Alabama has about 1,797 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Alabama. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Alabama

There are 1,797 daycares in Alabama: 182 headstart facilities, 30 before/after school centers, 734 religious facility daycares, and 851 childcare and preschool centers.

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Toulminville Warren St. Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2271 St Stephens Road, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 478-1504
Teddy Bears Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3763 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 478-1441
Loving Arms Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Loving Arms Child Development Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Staff members, particularly Mrs. Shelly, are praised for their caring, professional approach and strong relationships with children. Parents highlight affordable pricing, structured curriculum, safety measures, and a family-like atmosphere that supports both children's learning and parental peace of mind.

Caring and professional staffaffordable pricingstructured curriculum with fun activities
Address
22685 U.S. Hwy. 72 East, Athens, AL
Phone
(256) 771-9911
Funshine Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
120 N County Road 33, Ashford, AL
Phone
(334) 899-3987
Kids United Child Development Ctr LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids United Child Development Center in Dothan receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Parents report their children form friendships, receive good care across age groups from infants to preschoolers, and benefit from responsive staff.

Caring and loving staffProfessional and supportive environmentStrong teacher-parent communication via app
Address
109 Wanda Court, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 479-0883
Angels Child Care & Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Angels Child Care & Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the staff's warmth, patience, and professionalism. However, one parent raised serious concerns about hygiene, disease exposure, lack of parent communication, and labeling of children.

Loving and accommodating staffpatient with children and parentsknowledgeable
Address
1041 South Park Ave, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 792-9227
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
Jackson Way Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1001 Andrew Jackson Way, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 539-9089
Visions Of Learning Academy Phase II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Visions of Learning Academy Phase II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, developmental curriculum, and family-owned atmosphere. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with fair pricing. One parent reported poor customer service and lack of greeting upon arrival.

caring and attentive staffstructured curriculum with developmental benchmarksfamily-owned operation
Address
704 Arcadia Cir, Suite A, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-9087
Gardendale Mt. Vernon Umc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews for Gardendale Mt. Vernon UMC focus on the church community and consignment sale rather than daycare services. Parents praise the welcoming church environment, helpful staff, and the quality consignment sale offerings. No specific daycare program reviews were provided.

Friendly and welcoming communityhelpful staffexcellent consignment sale with competitive prices
Address
805 Crest Drive, Gardendale, AL
Phone
(205) 631-7831
Primrose School At Liberty Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Liberty Park for its caring staff, quality curriculum, and focus on social-emotional development. Children are reported to be excited about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten transitions. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and supportive of working families.

caring and patient teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsengaging play-based curriculum
Address
1800 Urban Center Pkwy., Vestavia Hills, AL
Phone
(205) 969-8202
Greater Mt Zion Temple Of Deliverance Ch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1200 Ford Avenue, Tarrant, AL
Phone
(205) 849-8883
Around The Clock Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Around the Clock Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight a clean, safe facility with dedicated staff who support child development through active teaching and daily communication with parents. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable progress in learning and developmental milestones.

Clean facilitydedicated and professional staffactive learning environment
Address
5537 Hwy 53, Harvest, AL
Phone
(256) 929-1633
Focus Point Education Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
13074 Edna Brake Lucas Dr, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 549-9298
The Learning Lodge Child Dev Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Learning Lodge receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, educational quality, and balanced curriculum. Parents highlight the facility's meals, after-school care, and long-standing reputation as the longest continuously running daycare in Tallassee. One parent reported serious concerns about the owner's professionalism and unauthorized charges.

Caring and loving teachersqualified staffeducational foundation
Address
618 Hudson Place, Tallassee, AL
Phone
(334) 283-6272
All God'S Children Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
385 Bryan Road, Ste 180, Sumiton, AL
Phone
(205) 648-2161
Sugar Plum Child Dev. Center Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
417 Dalraida Road, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 356-4270
Mont. E. Ymca Kindergrtn. & C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the Montgomery East YMCA for its welcoming atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and quality staff. The center offers diverse programs including swimming lessons, summer camps, and childcare with organized drop-off/pick-up procedures. Families appreciate the professional instructors, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing.

Friendly and professional staffwell-maintained facilitiesswimming instruction quality
Address
3407 Pelzer Avenue, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 272-3390
Our Future Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1698-D Tuscaloosa Ave. Sw, B'Ham, AL
Phone
(205) 923-9555
A Perfect Start Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Perfect Start Learning Center for its clean, welcoming environment and caring, professional staff. Children show strong academic progress and social development, with families appreciating the educational activities, communication updates, and reasonable pricing. Multiple parents report long-term loyalty and recommend the center highly.

Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and attentive staffsmooth transition experience
Address
407b Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-1221
Wee Kare Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Wee Kare Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving staff, learning activities, and caring environment under new ownership. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate supervision, children being confined to tables for extended periods, and the owner's unavailability during childcare hours.

Caring and attentive staffgood balance of learning and playfair rates
Address
511 Sterling Street, Piedmont, AL
Phone
(256) 447-9670
Grace Episcopal Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Grace Episcopal Church's preschool program receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, beautiful facilities and grounds, and quality care for children. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for in this church-based setting.

welcoming congregation and staffbeautiful church building and gardensquality preschool program
Address
1000 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, AL
Phone
(256) 236-4457
Lighthouse Academy Of Excellence&Achive.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
9930 Cody Driskell Road, Grand Bay, AL
Phone
(251) 957-0641
Moffett Road Assembly Of God
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Most reviews praise the pastoral staff, worship services, and friendly atmosphere at this faith-based center. However, one parent reported significant issues with communication, billing practices, and closure policies that negatively impacted their childcare situation.

Friendly and welcoming staffspiritual leadership and worshipsupportive community
Address
6159 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 645-7507
Jubilee Early Child Dev. Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Jubilee Early Child Dev. Center III receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report their children feel safe, cared for, and make developmental progress, with many describing the center as a second home. The facility is noted for cleanliness, diverse activities, excellent communication, and a caring approach to child development.

Warm and caring environmentwelcoming staffchild safety
Address
6631 Wall Street, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 776-7022
Mustard Seeds Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
4130 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL
Phone
(256) 413-3302
The Y Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise THE Y CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL for its excellent and patient staff, family-friendly environment, and wide variety of activities and classes for children. The facility offers childcare during parent workouts, swimming programs, summer camps, and sports activities. Overall, reviewers highlight the quality of staff and welcoming atmosphere.

Patient and excellent stafffamily environmentvariety of activities and classes
Address
904 Ozark Highway, Enterprise, AL
Phone
(334) 347-4513
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
Hamby'S Chapel Umc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hamby's Chapel UMC is a center-based daycare in Vinemont, Alabama with highly experienced staff who have worked there 10-15 years. Parents praise the teachers for treating children like family and report children are well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility also operates as a church with Bible study programs.

Experiencedlong-term staffchildren well-prepared for kindergarten
Address
8360 County Road 1435, Vinemont, AL
Phone
(256) 739-4343
A Perfect Start Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Perfect Start Learning Center II for its clean, welcoming environment and caring, professional staff. Children show strong developmental progress and academic preparation, with high enthusiasm for attending. The facility is recognized for its educational curriculum, reasonable pricing, and strong parent communication through the Procare app.

Clean and well-organized facilityProfessional and caring staffStrong developmental and academic progress
Address
4600 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-1580

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Frequently asked questions

There are 851 child daycare & preschools daycares across Alabama. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Alabama are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Alabama's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Alabama, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Alabama sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Alabama vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.