Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Bartow, FL
Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Bartow. Average rating: 3.85/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Bartow, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 9
- Avg rating
- 3.85/5
- Parent reviews
- 94
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Bartow has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 94 parent reviews averaging 3.85/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 33830 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bartow
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.
- 1First Presbyterian Vpk Of Bartow4.42 score4.6(12)
355 S Florida Ave, Bartow, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
Parents consistently praise First Presbyterian VPK of Bartow for its welcoming religious community and engaging spiritual leadership. Reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the church community, with particular appreciation for Pastor Josh's sermons. The facility appears to offer food services that parents find satisfactory.
Friendly and welcoming communityPastor Josh and his sermonsKind and caring staffFood service - 2Bartow Wee Care INC4.31 score4.5(8)
1570 S Gordon Ave, Bartow, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children
Bartow Wee Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, particularly Ms. Sue and Ms. Tara, for their caring approach and developmental support. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academics, social skills, and confidence. One non-parent complaint mentions safety concerns regarding traffic speed in the residential area during drop-off.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-student relationshipsacademi - 3Graham’S Learning Academy4.13 score4.2(9)
2195 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Graham's Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for Ms. Graham's caring staff, bilingual support, and commitment to child learning and development. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about unsafe driving practices and reported language barriers affecting non-English speaking children.
caring and dedicated staffbilingual supportstrong academic focuspersonalized attention - 4Gloryland Express II4 score4(20)
490 W Davidson St, Bartow, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children
Gloryland Express II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm about their experiences.
Caring and professional staffClean and spacious facilitiesDaily updates and photos via appStrong director (Ms. Sunshine) leadership - 5Little Leaders Of Tomorrow Child Care Center3.6 score3.4(10)
850 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational activities, with several families having attended for years. However, serious safety concerns have been raised including children being dropped off at wrong locations and left unsupervised.
Caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilityhands-on teachersgood communication with parents - 6God'S Tots Learning Center INC3.18 score2.6(7)
875 E Main St, Bartow, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 37 children
God's Tots Learning Center has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, cleanliness, Christian values, and reasonable costs, while negative reviews contain serious allegations of child abuse, inadequate supervision, unprofessional management, and unsafe conditions.
Affordable pricingChristian-based environmentcaring staff (per some reviews)clean facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Bartow
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Bartow, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Bartow zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33830 | 15 | 3.85 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Bartow (20–240 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bartow based on parent reviews
Bartow Wee Care INC
1570 S Gordon Ave, Bartow, FL
Bartow Wee Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, particularly Ms. Sue and Ms. Tara, for their caring approach and developmental support. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academics, social skills, and confidence. One non-parent complaint mentions safety concerns regarding traffic speed in the residential area during drop-off.
Unlimited Potential 1
1105 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bartow, FL
One parent highlights the staff's kindness and the owner's personal involvement, noting that these qualities helped alleviate initial fears about childcare. The facility is described as consistently clean and proactive, with video calls provided to reassure parents on the first day.
Bartow Educational Center, INC.
1987 Us Highway 17 S, Bartow, FL
One parent describes placing their child at this center as the best decision, noting drastic improvements in knowledge and development since October 2019. The reviewer highlights that staff address concerns promptly and create a welcoming, family-like atmosphere that makes the child eager to attend.
Graham’S Learning Academy
2195 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL
Graham's Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for Ms. Graham's caring staff, bilingual support, and commitment to child learning and development. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about unsafe driving practices and reported language barriers affecting non-English speaking children.
Gloryland Express II
490 W Davidson St, Bartow, FL
Gloryland Express II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm about their experiences.
Richardson'S Learning Enrichment Center, INC.
1426 Bryant St, Bartow, FL
Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the staff's kindness and positive treatment of children, while others report serious safety and staffing concerns. Specific complaints include a food poisoning incident requiring emergency care, as well as descriptions of unprofessional and lazy behavior by employees.
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Daycare types in Bartow
Child Daycare & Preschools in Bartow, Florida
There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Bartow, Florida, making up 60% of the 15 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 Bartow have an average rating of 3.85 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.07 stars. Our analysis covers 94 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Bartow, 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 Bartow
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One parent highlights the staff's kindness and the owner's personal involvement, noting that these qualities helped alleviate initial fears about childcare. The facility is described as consistently clean and proactive, with video calls provided to reassure parents on the first day.
- Address
- 1105 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 537-6466
One parent describes placing their child at this center as the best decision, noting drastic improvements in knowledge and development since October 2019. The reviewer highlights that staff address concerns promptly and create a welcoming, family-like atmosphere that makes the child eager to attend.
- Address
- 1987 Us Highway 17 S, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 804-0475
Bartow Wee Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, particularly Ms. Sue and Ms. Tara, for their caring approach and developmental support. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academics, social skills, and confidence. One non-parent complaint mentions safety concerns regarding traffic speed in the residential area during drop-off.
- Address
- 1570 S Gordon Ave, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 533-7221
Graham's Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for Ms. Graham's caring staff, bilingual support, and commitment to child learning and development. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about unsafe driving practices and reported language barriers affecting non-English speaking children.
- Address
- 2195 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 534-2999
Gloryland Express II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show enthusiasm about their experiences.
- Address
- 490 W Davidson St, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 519-9700
Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational activities, with several families having attended for years. However, serious safety concerns have been raised including children being dropped off at wrong locations and left unsupervised.
- Address
- 850 Forrest Dr, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 370-9382
Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting the staff's kindness and positive treatment of children, while others report serious safety and staffing concerns. Specific complaints include a food poisoning incident requiring emergency care, as well as descriptions of unprofessional and lazy behavior by employees.
- Address
- 1426 Bryant St, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 519-9884
One parent reports that the facility is dirty and often has only one staff member on duty, leading to children being unattended. Another review describes the environment as awful and unsupervised, while a third criticizes the lack of a contact phone number.
- Address
- 2203 Us Highway 17 S, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 533-2929
Creative World Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and engaged staff, nurturing learning environment, and strong communication with families. Parents consistently report that their children love attending school and are thriving academically and emotionally. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and offering practical amenities like included meals and extended hours.
- Address
- 1390 Magnolia St, Bartow, FL
- Phone
- (863) 533-3084
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