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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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Brentwood Child Care/Day Sch INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Brentwood Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, engaged staff and a safe, nurturing environment. Negative reviews cite poor management, inadequate supervision, unresolved behavioral incidents, and multiple DHR investigations.

caring and patient staffclean facilityengaged with children
Address
25 Koa Road, Riverside, AL
Phone
(205) 884-4847
New Beginnings Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

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.

Extended operating hours (9.5+ hours)affordable pricingcaring and professional staff
Address
1501 Avalon Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone
(205) 764-5590
Trinity Learning Center And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Trinity Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and staff who praise the caring, patient teachers and clean, organized environment. Parents report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with strong communication from management. One review alleges an injury was not properly reported, though multiple reviewers defend the center's reputation.

Caring and patient staffclean and organized facilitystrong teacher-ch
Address
3077 Hartford Hwy, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 677-8746
Future Achiever Learning Enrichment
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
553 South Main St., Evergreen, AL
Phone
(251) 578-0364
Every Moms Choice Day Care & Lrng Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents report a loving environment where some children thrive, while others cite unprofessional management, disorganization, and rigid enrollment policies that include charging for missed days and refusing facility tours. One family expresses deep dissatisfaction with the owner's communication and the center's operational consistency, contrasting sharply with another's positive two-year experience.

loving family atmospherepositive long-term experience
Address
592 College Street, Newton, AL
Phone
(334) 299-3804
Generations
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as not being father friendly. This limited feedback highlights a potential concern for fathers seeking childcare services.

Address
612 Grant Ave, Prichard, AL
Phone
(251) 408-9438
Kreative Kidz Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

Patient staffgenuine concern for childrenfamily-like treatment
Address
4900 Culver Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone
(205) 349-0055
Calvary Little Friends School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

Dedicated and loving teachers (specifically named: DeniseKylaVicki
Address
1121 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone
(205) 345-2465
Hillcrest Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

gentle staffpatient teacherseasy transition for young children
Address
940 Hillcrest Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone
(205) 752-4400
Brecon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
111 S. Franklin Dr, Talladega, AL
Phone
(256) 362-7722
Granny'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that staff provided supportive assistance with potty training and developmental delays, while another parent alleges serious misconduct involving child abduction. The facility has mixed feedback regarding staff helpfulness and safety concerns.

staff assistance with potty trainingsupport for developmental delayspositive staff interactions
Address
200 East Parkway Avenue, Talladega, AL
Phone
(256) 362-2563
United Family Services Outreach D.B.A.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the organization as terrible, citing numerous online articles about its poor operation and negative impact on Alabama children. The reviewer claims the business prioritizes money over the health and well-being of children, stating the owners should be ashamed.

Address
3874 South Court Street, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 269-9403
Wee Care Academy Downtown (D)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent expresses extreme excitement about rediscovering the center, while another review offers a brief, neutral comment on the facility's appearance. The limited feedback highlights a personal connection for some, though it provides little substantive detail on care quality or operations.

discovered by a returning parentnice building
Address
1815 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 322-2229
United Family Services Outreach - II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the organization as terrible, citing widespread online reports of poor operations and a primary focus on money over children's health and well-being. The reviewer suggests the business owners should be ashamed of their conduct.

Address
3784 Norman Bridge Rd., Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 612-0903
United Family Services Outreach - I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the organization as terrible, claiming it prioritizes money over children's health and well-being. The reviewer urges others to research the business, citing articles about its poor operation for Alabama children.

Address
213 S. Madison Terrace, Montgomery, AL
Phone
(334) 834-9403
Chase Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as a great place for youth, while others report negative experiences involving price gouging, poor staff attitudes, and an unsatisfactory director. These conflicting accounts highlight significant concerns regarding management and pricing alongside some positive feedback about the environment.

Great place for youth
Address
3050 Lee Street, Pelham, AL
Phone
(205) 620-1636
Mini Marvels Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes Mini Marvels Too as supportive and encouraging for their foster son, while another reports a highly negative experience involving serious health and communication failures. This second review cites unprofessional conduct, inadequate care for a child with autism, and the daycare's failure to notify the parent when a child became ill.

supportive staffencouraging environmentfoster son enjoys attending
Address
1533 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL
Phone
(205) 730-1810
Smart Kids Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports witnessing staff members yelling at and being mean to children playing on the playground, advising others to think twice before enrolling their children there.

Address
3819-42nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 841-1419
Rainbow Child Care Center-Hu1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents consistently praise Rainbow Child Care Center (also referred to as Bailey Cove KinderCare) for caring, passionate staff and strong child development outcomes. The current director Ms. Lex and teaching staff are highlighted as loving and attentive. While the center experienced staff turnover in previous years, parents note recent stability and improved operations under current management.

Caring and passionate staffstrong child development and learning outcomesattentive communication with parents (daily updates
Address
12920 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville, AL
Phone
(256) 270-9888
Miss Barbara'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness and notes that the staff is friendly. No negative feedback has been provided in the available reviews.

friendly staffclean daycare
Address
111 Poplar Street, Alexander City, AL
Phone
(256) 392-3300
Learning Well
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
600 Piedmont Hwy, Centre, AL
Phone
(256) 927-8961
Prattville Ymca Preschool & C.D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights exceptional staff professionalism and their child's daily enjoyment, while another reports severe behavioral regression and alleged insensitive comments from leadership regarding ADHD management.

Professional and kind staffchild's enjoymentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
972 Mcqueen Smith Road S, Prattville, AL
Phone
(334) 358-1446
Visions Of N. Baldwin Child Dev Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes a positive experience with teachers, while others report severe administrative failures, including incorrect billing disputes, withholding children due to payment errors, and last-minute closures with charges. Additionally, there are complaints about inadequate supervision regarding biting incidents and a lack of accountability for disruptive behavior.

loved the teacherschild enjoyed attending
Address
801 W. 14th Street, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 580-4209
Cox Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
301 Rain Drive, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 937-2745
Kinder~Kastle LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that staff failed to supervise a child who was bitten multiple times in a short period, while another criticizes the center for excluding children with challenges and lacking Christian values.

Address
115 N Dobson Avenue, Bay Minette, AL
Phone
(251) 752-3929
Lil' Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that their daughter attended the center from almost one to four years old, describing the facility as great and very clean.

clean facilitysuitable for toddlers to preschoolers
Address
111 Ozark Road, Abbeville, AL
Phone
(334) 585-2440
Little Stars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes the center as unprofessional and unorganized, citing a lack of internal communication and unexpected hidden fees. Another review highlights a severe hygiene failure where head lice were ignored by staff despite repeated reports, leading to the child's removal.

Address
3348 Denton Road, Dothan, AL
Phone
(334) 678-7827
Kids Depot Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports poor treatment of their grandson, alleging staff took out frustrations on the child for another's actions. The reviewer describes the staff's behavior as unprofessional.

Address
6550-2nd Street, Muscle Shoal, AL
Phone
(256) 446-0048
Peter Pan Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes a highly positive, family-oriented experience with a caring director, while another criticizes the facility for abruptly expelling a child over minor behavioral issues and alleges the presence of political imagery on the walls.

caring and personalized stafffamily-like atmospherepositive long-term memories
Address
1104 Second Avenue North, Clanton, AL
Phone
(205) 755-9530
Miss Peggy'S Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes a traumatic experience involving both themselves and their child. Due to the single negative review, no positive aspects are mentioned.

Address
201 Chesley Avenue, Jackson, AL
Phone
(251) 589-1441

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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.