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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Auburndale, FL

Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Auburndale. Average rating: 4.12/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Auburndale, Florida at a glance

Programs
11
Avg rating
4.12/5
Parent reviews
29
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Auburndale has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 29 parent reviews averaging 4.12/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 33823 with 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburndale

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.

  1. 1
    Futurecare Learning Center INC
    4.35 score
    4.6(7)

    412 Old Winter Haven Rd, Auburndale, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children

    FUTURECARE LEARNING CENTER INC receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly the leadership. One negative review cites issues with handling strong-willed children and concerns about transparency and pricing.

    Caring and loving staffprofessional carelong-term trusted relationships with familieschildren's growth and development
  2. 2
    Shelby Street Station INC
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    107 Shelby St, Auburndale, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Shelby Street Station Inc in Auburndale receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families reporting long-term enrollment spanning years. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and strong educational approach as key reasons for their satisfaction and loyalty.

    Professional and loving staffclean facilitieschildren enjoy attendingexperienced ownership (Ms. Karen)
  3. 3
    First Academy Preschool
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    614 Main St, Auburndale, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Parents consistently praise First Academy Preschool for its caring and attentive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. Children show strong academic readiness for kindergarten while remaining happy and engaged in learning.

    Kind and friendly staffexcellent kindergarten preparationcaring environmentdaily learning opportunities
  4. 4
    Lit'Le Bloodhound Pre-School INC
    3.01 score
    2.3(7)

    222 Ariana Ave, Auburndale, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    Little Bloodhound Pre-School has received exclusively negative reviews citing unprofessional and rude staff behavior toward children and parents. Parents report incidents of physical discipline, verbal abuse, bullying tolerance, unfair treatment, and poor communication regarding health concerns.

    One parent mentioned their child's individual teacher was positive

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Auburndale

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Auburndale, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.12avg rating
11 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Auburndale zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3382312
4.12
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburndale (26–123 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

6

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Auburndale based on parent reviews

Futurecare Learning Center INC

4.6(7)

412 Old Winter Haven Rd, Auburndale, FL

FUTURECARE LEARNING CENTER INC receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly the leadership. One negative review cites issues with handling strong-willed children and concerns about transparency and pricing.

Caring and loving staffprofessional carelong-term trusted relationships with families

Shelby Street Station INC

4.6(5)

107 Shelby St, Auburndale, FL

Shelby Street Station Inc in Auburndale receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families reporting long-term enrollment spanning years. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and strong educational approach as key reasons for their satisfaction and loyalty.

Professional and loving staffclean facilitieschildren enjoy attending

First Academy Preschool

4.6(5)

614 Main St, Auburndale, FL

Parents consistently praise First Academy Preschool for its caring and attentive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. Children show strong academic readiness for kindergarten while remaining happy and engaged in learning.

Kind and friendly staffexcellent kindergarten preparationcaring environment

Auburndale Early Learning Academy, LLC

5(2)

534 Berkley Rd, Auburndale, FL

One parent describes the center as the best in the area, highlighting teacher Miss Kim for going above and beyond. Another review notes that their son left the VPK program speaking Spanish and performing well in his class, praising the teachers and staff.

above and beyond caregreat teachersgreat staff

Mrs Heather'S Lit'L Learning Center

5(1)

217 Palmetto St, Auburndale, FL

One parent describes a positive experience with Mrs. Heather's Lit'l Learning Center, highlighting the caring staff and clean environment as key reasons their son loved the program. This single review reflects a five-star rating for the center-based childcare in Auburndale, Florida.

Caring staffvery cleanchild enjoyment

Precious One Learning Center

5

234 Noxon St, Auburndale, FL

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Child Daycare & Preschools 11Before or After School Daycare 1

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Auburndale, Florida

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Auburndale, Florida, making up 92% of the 12 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Auburndale have an average rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.12 stars. Our analysis covers 29 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Auburndale, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Auburndale

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Mrs Heather'S Lit'L Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a positive experience with Mrs. Heather's Lit'l Learning Center, highlighting the caring staff and clean environment as key reasons their son loved the program. This single review reflects a five-star rating for the center-based childcare in Auburndale, Florida.

Caring staffvery cleanchild enjoyment
Address
217 Palmetto St, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-2749
Precious One Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
234 Noxon St, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-4300
Auburndale Early Learning Academy, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as the best in the area, highlighting teacher Miss Kim for going above and beyond. Another review notes that their son left the VPK program speaking Spanish and performing well in his class, praising the teachers and staff.

above and beyond caregreat teachersgreat staff
Address
534 Berkley Rd, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 875-4824
Futurecare Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

FUTURECARE LEARNING CENTER INC receives predominantly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring and professional staff, particularly the leadership. One negative review cites issues with handling strong-willed children and concerns about transparency and pricing.

Caring and loving staffprofessional carelong-term trusted relationships with families
Address
412 Old Winter Haven Rd, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-4880
Shelby Street Station INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Shelby Street Station Inc in Auburndale receives consistently high praise from parents, with multiple families reporting long-term enrollment spanning years. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and strong educational approach as key reasons for their satisfaction and loyalty.

Professional and loving staffclean facilitieschildren enjoy attending
Address
107 Shelby St, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-7555
First Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise First Academy Preschool for its caring and attentive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. Children show strong academic readiness for kindergarten while remaining happy and engaged in learning.

Kind and friendly staffexcellent kindergarten preparationcaring environment
Address
614 Main St, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-7735
Small World Pre-School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent describes a significant decline in atmosphere and professionalism following the arrival of a new administrator, citing rude interactions with families. The reviewer also notes high staff turnover among administrators and a lack of communication with parents.

Address
233 Bennett St, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-8074
Small World School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports that a recent administrator has created an unprofessional atmosphere, citing rude interactions with other parents and a lack of communication. The reviewer also notes high staff turnover and concerns about the administrator's ability to interact appropriately with both parents and younger children.

Address
103 E Bridgers Ave, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 967-8074
Lit'Le Bloodhound Pre-School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Little Bloodhound Pre-School has received exclusively negative reviews citing unprofessional and rude staff behavior toward children and parents. Parents report incidents of physical discipline, verbal abuse, bullying tolerance, unfair treatment, and poor communication regarding health concerns.

One parent mentioned their child's individual teacher was positive
Address
222 Ariana Ave, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 968-0848
Berkley Charter School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5240 Berkley Rd, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 968-5024
Sacca Boswell Campus Kid Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2820 K-Ville Avenue, Auburndale, FL
Phone
(863) 499-2734

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Auburndale, Florida, out of 12 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Auburndale have an average Google rating of 4.12 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Auburndale, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Auburndale offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Auburndale for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Auburndale must be licensed by Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.