Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Alachua, FL
Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Alachua. Average rating: 4.72/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Alachua, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.72/5
- Parent reviews
- 53
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Alachua has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 53 parent reviews averaging 4.72/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32615 zip code, averaging 4.72 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alachua
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.
- 1Love-N-Care Preschool4.62 score5(8)
12440 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Parents consistently praise Love-N-Care Preschool for exceptional, personalized care and genuine staff commitment to children's well-being. Reviewers highlight smooth transitions, strong parent communication with daily updates, a safe and nurturing environment, and noticeable child development and happiness.
Caring and attentive staffpersonalized attention to each childsmooth transition processregular photo/update communication - 2Lee'S Preschool Center INC4.55 score4.9(8)
14017 Nw 166th Pl, Alachua, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise Lee's Preschool Center for its family-oriented atmosphere, professional staff, and positive learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop important skills and life lessons. The center has maintained high satisfaction across multiple families with children of varying ages.
Excellent stafffamily-oriented atmosphereprofessional managementpositive learning environment - 3Forest Grove Christian Academy4 score4(14)
22575 Nw 94th Ave, Alachua, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Forest Grove Christian Academy is a smaller center-based daycare affiliated with Forest Grove Baptist Church in Alachua, Florida. Parents praise the spiritual focus, welcoming community atmosphere, and teachers' genuine care for students' academic and spiritual development. The facility emphasizes Bible-based education and has reportedly helped multiple children develop their Christian faith.
Christian/Bible-centered educationwelcoming and family-oriented atmospherequality instruction despite smaller sizecaring and dedicated teachers
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Alachua
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Alachua zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32615 | 6 | 4.72 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Alachua (29–161 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Alachua based on parent reviews
Love-N-Care Preschool
12440 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL
Parents consistently praise Love-N-Care Preschool for exceptional, personalized care and genuine staff commitment to children's well-being. Reviewers highlight smooth transitions, strong parent communication with daily updates, a safe and nurturing environment, and noticeable child development and happiness.
Lee'S Preschool Center INC
14017 Nw 166th Pl, Alachua, FL
Parents consistently praise Lee's Preschool Center for its family-oriented atmosphere, professional staff, and positive learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop important skills and life lessons. The center has maintained high satisfaction across multiple families with children of varying ages.
Little Angels Child Care & Learning Center
14821 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL
Parents highlight the staff's dedication and the center's affordability compared to local competitors, noting that children enjoy attending and return home expressing love for their caregivers. Feedback emphasizes the positive learning environment and the motivation provided to young students.
Forest Grove Christian Academy
22575 Nw 94th Ave, Alachua, FL
Forest Grove Christian Academy is a smaller center-based daycare affiliated with Forest Grove Baptist Church in Alachua, Florida. Parents praise the spiritual focus, welcoming community atmosphere, and teachers' genuine care for students' academic and spiritual development. The facility emphasizes Bible-based education and has reportedly helped multiple children develop their Christian faith.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Alachua, Florida
There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Alachua, Florida. 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 Alachua have an average rating of 4.72 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 53 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Alachua, 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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Parents highlight the staff's dedication and the center's affordability compared to local competitors, noting that children enjoy attending and return home expressing love for their caregivers. Feedback emphasizes the positive learning environment and the motivation provided to young students.
- Address
- 14821 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL
- Phone
- (386) 418-2211
Parents consistently praise Love-N-Care Preschool for exceptional, personalized care and genuine staff commitment to children's well-being. Reviewers highlight smooth transitions, strong parent communication with daily updates, a safe and nurturing environment, and noticeable child development and happiness.
- Address
- 12440 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL
- Phone
- (386) 418-0404
Parents consistently praise Lee's Preschool Center for its family-oriented atmosphere, professional staff, and positive learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop important skills and life lessons. The center has maintained high satisfaction across multiple families with children of varying ages.
- Address
- 14017 Nw 166th Pl, Alachua, FL
- Phone
- (386) 462-2109
Forest Grove Christian Academy is a smaller center-based daycare affiliated with Forest Grove Baptist Church in Alachua, Florida. Parents praise the spiritual focus, welcoming community atmosphere, and teachers' genuine care for students' academic and spiritual development. The facility emphasizes Bible-based education and has reportedly helped multiple children develop their Christian faith.
- Address
- 22575 Nw 94th Ave, Alachua, FL
- Phone
- (386) 462-3921
O2B Kids College 6 in Alachua receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, strong parent communication, and positive learning environment as key strengths.
- Address
- 14400 Nw 152nd Ln, Alachua, FL
- Phone
- (386) 462-0092
- Address
- 17414 Nw 112th Blvd, Alachua, FL
- Phone
- (386) 462-2886
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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