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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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Lil Angels Child Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Lil Angels Child Development Center II in Harvest, Alabama receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, clean facility, age-appropriate learning activities, and strong developmental progress in areas like potty training, academics, and social skills. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the center's family-oriented approach.

Caring and professional staffclean facilityage-appropriate curriculum
Address
117 Mckee Rd, Harvest, AL
Phone
(256) 859-5454
Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Creative Learning Center in Mobile, Alabama receives highly polarized reviews. Supporters praise the caring staff, clean facility, and positive environment for children's social development. However, multiple parents report frequent illness among children, poor organization, lack of educational activities, and communication issues with management.

Clean facilitycaring and sweet ownershipstaff genuinely cares about children
Address
5880 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 661-2992
Miss Deanna'S Childcare L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Miss Deanna's Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, educational curriculum, engaging activities, and attentive leadership. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and thrive in this environment.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and loving teachersgood communication from director Madison
Address
1901 Corporate Dr, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 745-7139
Kiddie Care Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Kiddie Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff members frequently highlighted for their warmth, attentiveness, and dedication to child safety and development. Parents report significant improvements in their children's happiness and learning, with particular appreciation for the Procare app communication system and organized curriculum. One minor critique noted limited operating hours and aging facility aesthetics.

Caring and attentive staffstrong communication via Procare appchild safety protocols
Address
7 North Pointe Blvd, Enterprise, AL
Phone
(334) 347-2716
Huntsville Hospital Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
699-C Gallatin Street, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 532-2760
Wee Willie'S Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
3121 Cleburn Avenue S W, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 923-1021
Educare Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
130 S Maryland St, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 676-3233
Emi Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

EMI Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the educational curriculum, cleanliness, and caring staff. However, one negative review raises concerns about unprofessional behavior and public humiliation of children. The facility appears to emphasize discipline and structured learning with strong parental communication.

Educational curriculum (readingmathcounting in multiple languages)
Address
4835 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 489-4620
Auburn Day Care Center-Moton
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
720 Slaughter Avenue, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 502-0606
Cahaba Valley Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

CAHABA VALLEY LEARNING CENTER receives mixed reviews with a 3.3/5 rating. Six parents give 5-star reviews praising staff, cleanliness, educational curriculum, and caring approach. However, four negative reviews cite poor communication, inappropriate handling of behavioral concerns, excessive sick-day policies, and one allegation of physical restraint.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class ratiosclean facilities
Address
151 Narrows Parkway, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 437-8900
Just Us Kids Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Just Us Kids Day Care receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the friendly staff, good communication, educational programs (including Spanish instruction), and smooth transitions for new students. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision on the playground, poor incident reporting, bathroom privacy issues, and questions about overall professionalism.

friendly and caring staffgood communication with parentseducational curriculum including Spanish and pre-K preparation
Address
2808 Veteran'S Memor. Dr., Adamsville, AL
Phone
(205) 791-0237
Kids Place Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

KIDS PLACE CHILD CARE CENTER has highly polarized reviews with strong praise from most parents but serious concerns from others. The majority of reviews (7/10) rate it 5/5 stars, praising caring staff and engaging activities, while three 1-star reviews cite behavioral incidents, poor communication, accessibility restrictions, and unresponsive management.

Caring and nurturing staff who treat children like familyengaging educational activities and crafts projectsch
Address
905 Rolan Gooch Rd, Toney, AL
Phone
(256) 828-2228
Tiny Town Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
227 Glass Road, Valley, AL
Phone
(334) 756-9687
Nina Nicks Joseph C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Nina Nicks Joseph C.D.C. for its caring and attentive staff, engaging learning activities, and recent facility improvements under new management. The daycare offers comprehensive services including meals, naps, field trips, and an open-door policy, with families reporting their children are happy and learning daily.

Friendly and dedicated staffopen-door policycomprehensive services (breakfast
Address
209 South Washington Ave., Mobile, AL
Phone
(251) 433-1310
Small Wonders Child Care & Lrn. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Small Wonders has highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between parent experiences. Positive reviews praise caring staff, educational instruction, and long-term satisfaction. Negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision, hygiene issues, unexplained bruises on children, allergic reaction incidents, and unprofessional staff conduct.

caring and passionate staffeducational curriculumchildren enjoy attending
Address
11100 Highway 188, Grand Bay, AL
Phone
(251) 865-9595
Eastern Shore Kids Kastle INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Eastern Shore Kids Kastle receives consistently high praise from parents and grandparents who highlight the caring staff, owner Ms. Yvette's personal involvement, and child-centered approach. Parents report significant developmental progress, excellent communication, engaging activities with monthly themes, and a clean, safe facility. Families appreciate the owner's commitment to child welfare and the staff's willingness to go above and beyond standard care.

Caring and loving staffowner involvement and accessibilityclean facility
Address
10291-B County Road 48, Fairhope, AL
Phone
(251) 990-5350
University Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

University Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families and significant concerns from others. Parents highlight cleanliness and dedicated staff, but recent reviews raise serious issues about management, supervision, and communication with families.

Clean facilitiescameras in roomsattentive staff
Address
2900 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL
Phone
(334) 740-0896
Just For Kids Childcare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Just For Kids has deeply divided reviews with stark contrasts between positive and negative experiences. While some parents praise the caring staff and cleanliness, multiple recent reviews describe inattentive staff on phones, neglected children, unexplained injuries, unsanitary conditions, and allegations of inappropriate behavior by ownership.

Caring and attentive staff (Ms. Jackie and Jordan specifically mentioned)clean facilitylong-term enrollment satisfactio
Address
5009 Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL
Phone
(334) 298-9370
Auburn Day Care Center-Ridgecrest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
929 Booker Street, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 887-5960
Auburn Day Care Center - Boykin Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
410 Boykin Street, Auburn, AL
Phone
(334) 501-2981
Guilford Tiny Tots Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1801 East Three Notch St., Andalusia, AL
Phone
(334) 222-7301
Sand Castle Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
841 Second Avenue South, Ashland, AL
Phone
(256) 354-5012
Kids First Developmental Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kids First Developmental Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the educational curriculum, caring staff, clean facilities, and child development outcomes. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about child safety, staff misconduct, inadequate supervision, high teacher turnover, and dismissive management when addressing parent concerns.

Strong educational curriculumcaring and patient staffclean and well-decorated facilities
Address
630-3rd Avenue West, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 323-5431
Judy'S Child Care & Learning Ctr. INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
504 Broad Street, Fultondale, AL
Phone
(205) 849-8696
Dino Land Christian Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1410 East Nashville Ave, Atmore, AL
Phone
(251) 363-4903
Kidz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Kidz Learning Center for its caring, professional staff led by Ms. Evans, clean and safe environment, and positive impact on children's development and learning. Families report long-term satisfaction with the facility and feel confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
413 8th Avenue North Rev Abram Woods Jr. Blvd., Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 965-3764
Faith Hope & Love Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Faith Hope & Love Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the director Tammy and staff for their genuine care, love, and attention to individual children. Parents report children are happy, engaged in learning and outdoor play, and well-cared for. However, one parent reported witnessing physical discipline and disrespectful treatment of children and parents.

Caring and loving staffindividual attention to each child
Address
6595 Clay Palmerdale Road, Pinson, AL
Phone
(205) 683-3202
Abc Princeton Day Care & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

ABC Princeton Day Care & Kindergarten has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, particularly Mrs. Eleanor, for their professionalism, care, and structured learning environment on a spacious 2-acre campus. However, negative reviews raise serious safety concerns, including unexplained injuries, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene conditions, and lack of learning activities.

Caring and professional staffstructured schedules and learningspacious 2-acre campus with playground
Address
501 Princeton Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 786-8185
Mother Goose Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
645 Scott Road, Alexander City, AL
Phone
(256) 234-3780
The Learning Tree - Prattville Location
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
1816 Glynwood Dr, Prattville, AL
Phone
(334) 365-1451

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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.