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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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Pfc Howard Johnson II Academy & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

PFC Howard Johnson II Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and quality early education curriculum that helps children thrive academically and developmentally.

Caring and loving staffprofessional teachersclean facility
Address
102 Border Circle E., Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 725-1904
A.C.H.R. Child Dev Center-Darden
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
601 South 4th Street, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 821-8336
Monroe Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
4096 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, AL
Phone
(251) 575-7760
Ms. Pat'S Child Care & Dev. Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Ms. Pat's Child Care for its caring staff, educational focus, and long-term reliability. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived at the facility and highlight the owner's extensive experience and mentorship of teachers. The center maintains strong communication with parents and is noted as affordable.

Experiencedcaring staffeducational curriculum
Address
236 Capshaw Road, Madison, AL
Phone
(256) 830-2999
Imagination Station Child Dev
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Imagination Station Child Development receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and positive learning experiences, with children forming strong attachments to teachers. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about illness management, communication about health issues, and operational inconsistencies.

caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
400 Mcfarland Blvd,Ste B, Northport, AL
Phone
(205) 333-3291
Eternal Life International Min. Site IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Eternal Life International Min. Site IV receives mixed reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, engaging leadership, and safe environment with camera access. However, there are serious concerns raised about unprofessional management practices, including employment-related issues and lack of communication from leadership.

caring and dedicated staffattentive directorscamera access for monitoring
Address
2321 Carson Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 356-2145
Elite Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
35161 Us Hwy 280, Sylacauga, AL
Phone
(256) 378-6747
Kids Kastle
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kids Kastle receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights caring staff, convenient location on Main Street, in-room cameras, and school transportation. However, some parents report serious safety concerns including unattended children and inadequate supervision.

caring and loving teachers and directorsconvenient Main Street locationcameras in every rooms
Address
112 Corsbie Street, Hartselle, AL
Phone
(256) 773-7312
The Caring Corner Huggs & Kisses
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Caring Corner Huggs & Kisses has polarized reviews. Two parents praised the quality of care and compassionate staff, particularly for specialized needs. However, three parents reported serious safety concerns, lack of communication, poor management, untrained staff, and unresponsiveness to calls.

Compassionate caregiversquality childcareattentive specialized care for chronic conditions
Address
140 Riverchase Pkwy E 101, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 220-7423
Young Impressions Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Young Impressions Child Care II in Calera receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about staff care and learning opportunities, but serious concerns raised by others regarding behavioral support, communication, facility operations, and inconsistent policies. While many parents report positive experiences with their children thriving, some report significant issues with handling of children with behavioral challenges and unexpected facility closures.

Address
1208 5th Avenue, Calera, AL
Phone
(205) 690-7228
Huggs & Kisses
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

HUGGS & KISSES has mixed reviews with significant safety and communication concerns. While some parents praise the compassionate care for children with special needs, multiple recent reviews report serious incidents including medical device mishandling, missing items, unreported injuries, and poor communication with parents. The facility appears to lack adequate medical staffing and professional management.

Compassionate caregiversspecialized care for children with chronic health conditionsaccepts drop-in care
Address
1716 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 324-8447
The Children'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
711 Gene Reed Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 836-1362
A Bundle Of Joy Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

A Bundle of Joy Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents (6 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, clean facility, and child development outcomes. However, a significant minority (3 low-star reviews) report issues with director Mary Vickers' unprofessional communication and behavior, concerns about educational quality, and account management practices.

Loving and caring staffclean and organized facilitystrong educational curriculum (Abeka)
Address
2509 Bronco Circle, Huntville, AL
Phone
(256) 864-0084
Kimz Kidz Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

KIMZ KIDZ Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring staff, cleanliness, state licensing, curriculum quality, and long-term family relationships. Parents report children are happy, learning daily, and well-cared for.

caring and amazing staffclean facilitystate licensed
Address
1650 Schillinger Road N., Semmes, AL
Phone
(251) 645-6451
Kidz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

KIDZ LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews. Five parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, safe environment, and children's happiness. However, three parents gave 1-star ratings citing poor management changes, high staff turnover, inadequate child supervision, and strict illness policies that prevent children from attending even while on antibiotics.

caring and loving staffsafe environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
1074 North Hickory Street, Loxley, AL
Phone
(251) 964-4200
Tiny Tots Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Tiny Tots Academy as a caring, family-owned daycare with a safe, clean environment and engaged staff. Children are reported to be happy, well-prepared for school, and parents appreciate the transparent communication and reasonable pricing. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting professional staff and strong child development outcomes.

caring and nurturing staffclean and organized facilityreasonable pricing
Address
25478 Friendship Road, Suite A, Daphne, AL
Phone
(251) 625-6625
Childrens Corner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1401-4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL
Phone
(205) 755-7177
Kidtowne Huntsville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise KidTowne Huntsville for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children as individuals rather than numbers. Multiple reviewers highlight significant child development and growth, along with a warm, family-oriented environment. Parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the facility's care.

Caring and dedicated staffchild development and growthfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
2010 South Point Park Cir, Madison, AL
Phone
(256) 650-2300
Tender Care Playschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
937 Allison Bonnett Pkwy, Hueytown, AL
Phone
(205) 744-9911
Lisman Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
9481 Crowell Dr., Lisman, AL
Phone
(205) 652-4477
Eternal Life International Mini. Site II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents praise the staff's dedication, care, and professionalism, with many noting their children have thrived and benefited from learning opportunities. However, there are serious concerns raised about management professionalism, employment practices, and communication issues.

Caring and dedicated staffattentive directorscamera monitoring
Address
816 Earline Street, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 760-8393
The Academy Of Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
4453 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(913) 940-6164
Capstone Child Dev. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

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.

Educational curriculum comparable to public schoolsexperienced staff with 10-20 year tenurecaring and lovin
Address
1509 Univ. Blvd. East, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone
(205) 556-9041
Kiddie World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3800-2nd Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone
(205) 758-8767
Kim'S Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kim's Daycare receives highly polarized reviews with 6 five-star ratings praising the staff's care, cleanliness, and ability to prepare children for school, but 3 one-star ratings citing owner conflicts, excessive TV time, poor facility conditions, frequent closures, and high staff turnover. Parents who had negative experiences report their children showed significant improvement after transferring to other daycares.

Caring and loving staffclean and organized facilityhelps prepare children for school
Address
628 W 9th Street, Sylacauga, AL
Phone
(256) 245-1448
Appletree Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Appletree Academy II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, strong academics, and engaging activities like field trips. However, one parent reported serious concerns including poor hygiene practices, high teacher turnover, harsh discipline, and inadequate incident reporting.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academicsfield trips and enrichment activities
Address
9 Meadow Lane, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 355-5322
Angels Keepers Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise Angels Keepers Daycare for its clean facility, caring staff, and professional management. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate regular communication about daily activities. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about an employee texting while driving a van with children.

Clean and organized facilitysweet and caring staffkind and responsive owner
Address
1709 Somerville Rd, Decatur, AL
Phone
(256) 309-5281
Boaz Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
314 North King Street, Boaz, AL
Phone
(256) 593-7379
Play World Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
721 Gresham Road, Florence, AL
Phone
(256) 767-2251
Abc Day Care And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

ABC Day Care and Kindergarten receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and engaged staff, clean facility, and age-appropriate class organization. However, a few parents have raised concerns about supervision issues, communication responsiveness, and classroom safety incidents.

Caring and passionate staffclean facilityage-appropriate classroom organization
Address
610 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 942-7526

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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.