
Browse all 64 child daycare & preschools in Clearwater, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
1850 N Mcmullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 151 children
Countryside Christian Preschool in Clearwater receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian environment, and individualized attention to each child. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families with multiple children report feeling confident leaving their infants and toddlers in the center's care.
16120 Bay Vista Drive, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children
Bay Vista Learning Center (also called Bliss Learning Center) receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, recent positive changes under new management, and the welcoming environment. The facility is noted for its safety measures, ample playground space, and commitment to child development and kindergarten readiness.
3245 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
Magnolia Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the director Maridyth's exceptional leadership and compassion. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care for each child's development, clean facilities, and strong communication with parents. Multiple families report their children are happy, safe, and thriving at the school.
2671 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Cornerstone Preschool in Clearwater receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, welcoming staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the director Ms. Sonal and teachers by name, noting strong communication, educational curriculum including Spanish instruction, and a family-like atmosphere that helps children adjust and thrive.
25400 Us Hwy 19 N, Suite 101, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children
Kids Time Preschool in Clearwater receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the caring staff, nurturing environment, and significant developmental progress in their children's social, academic, and behavioral skills. Many describe the facility as a second family and note that children are excited and happy to attend.
1655 Belcher Road South, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Parents consistently praise Ivy Prep as an exceptional preschool and daycare with highly educated, caring staff and a rich, well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for cleanliness, small class sizes, individualized attention, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Multiple parents report significant child development improvements and describe the environment as loving, safe, and engaging.
2480 Belleair Road, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Kid-A-Rama Academy receives consistently perfect ratings from parents who praise the staff, owners, and learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and make significant academic progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily communication with parents, and creating a family-like atmosphere.
1911 Atlantis Drive, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Little People's Place in Clearwater receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff led by owner Ms. Debbie. Parents consistently highlight the center's focus on education, cleanliness, safety, and individualized attention to each child's development and well-being.
13880 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
Reviews praise Feather Sound Christian School for its welcoming, loving community atmosphere and biblical teaching. Parents highlight the quality of pastoral leadership, children's ministry programs, and the strong sense of family and fellowship within the church community.
1419 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children
The Sprout Academy in Clearwater receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the cleanliness, organization, caring staff, strong leadership, educational curriculum, and positive learning environment that has helped their children develop academically and socially.
Highest rated daycares in Clearwater based on parent reviews
1850 N Mcmullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL
Countryside Christian Preschool in Clearwater receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian environment, and individualized attention to each child. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families with multiple children report feeling confident leaving their infants and toddlers in the center's care.
16120 Bay Vista Drive, Clearwater, FL
Bay Vista Learning Center (also called Bliss Learning Center) receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, recent positive changes under new management, and the welcoming environment. The facility is noted for its safety measures, ample playground space, and commitment to child development and kindergarten readiness.
3245 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL
Magnolia Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the director Maridyth's exceptional leadership and compassion. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care for each child's development, clean facilities, and strong communication with parents. Multiple families report their children are happy, safe, and thriving at the school.
2671 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL
Cornerstone Preschool in Clearwater receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, welcoming staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the director Ms. Sonal and teachers by name, noting strong communication, educational curriculum including Spanish instruction, and a family-like atmosphere that helps children adjust and thrive.
25400 Us Hwy 19 N, Suite 101, Clearwater, FL
Kids Time Preschool in Clearwater receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the caring staff, nurturing environment, and significant developmental progress in their children's social, academic, and behavioral skills. Many describe the facility as a second family and note that children are excited and happy to attend.
1655 Belcher Road South, Clearwater, FL
Parents consistently praise Ivy Prep as an exceptional preschool and daycare with highly educated, caring staff and a rich, well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for cleanliness, small class sizes, individualized attention, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Multiple parents report significant child development improvements and describe the environment as loving, safe, and engaging.
There are 64 child daycare & preschools in Clearwater, Florida, making up 74% of the 87 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.
When choosing a daycare in Clearwater, 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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Countryside Christian Preschool in Clearwater receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian environment, and individualized attention to each child. Parents highlight the clean facility, strong communication, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple families with multiple children report feeling confident leaving their infants and toddlers in the center's care.
Kid-A-Rama Academy receives consistently perfect ratings from parents who praise the staff, owners, and learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and make significant academic progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, daily communication with parents, and creating a family-like atmosphere.
Bay Vista Learning Center (also called Bliss Learning Center) receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, recent positive changes under new management, and the welcoming environment. The facility is noted for its safety measures, ample playground space, and commitment to child development and kindergarten readiness.
Magnolia Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the director Maridyth's exceptional leadership and compassion. Parents highlight the staff's genuine care for each child's development, clean facilities, and strong communication with parents. Multiple families report their children are happy, safe, and thriving at the school.
Cornerstone Preschool in Clearwater receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, welcoming staff and clean facility. Parents highlight the director Ms. Sonal and teachers by name, noting strong communication, educational curriculum including Spanish instruction, and a family-like atmosphere that helps children adjust and thrive.
Kids Time Preschool in Clearwater receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents highlight the caring staff, nurturing environment, and significant developmental progress in their children's social, academic, and behavioral skills. Many describe the facility as a second family and note that children are excited and happy to attend.
Parents consistently praise Ivy Prep as an exceptional preschool and daycare with highly educated, caring staff and a rich, well-rounded curriculum. The facility is noted for cleanliness, small class sizes, individualized attention, and strong academic preparation for elementary school. Multiple parents report significant child development improvements and describe the environment as loving, safe, and engaging.
Little People's Place in Clearwater receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff led by owner Ms. Debbie. Parents consistently highlight the center's focus on education, cleanliness, safety, and individualized attention to each child's development and well-being.
Reviews praise Feather Sound Christian School for its welcoming, loving community atmosphere and biblical teaching. Parents highlight the quality of pastoral leadership, children's ministry programs, and the strong sense of family and fellowship within the church community.
The Sprout Academy in Clearwater receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the cleanliness, organization, caring staff, strong leadership, educational curriculum, and positive learning environment that has helped their children develop academically and socially.
Parents consistently praise YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care for its caring, attentive staff and enriching activities including swimming, art, and educational programs. The before/after school care and summer camp programs are highlighted as convenient and well-organized, with staff who go above and beyond. All reviewed experiences were positive with no complaints noted.
Parents consistently praise this YMCA child care center for its caring and attentive staff, enriching activities, and convenient before/after school programs. Multiple reviewers highlight specific staff members for going above and beyond, and note that children feel safe, supported, and engaged in creative and educational projects. The facility is described as a blessing for working families with reasonable pricing.
Parents consistently praise the YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care for excellent staff who are caring, friendly, and engaging. The program offers enriching activities including swimming and arts, with convenient before/after school and summer camp options. Families appreciate the welcoming environment and flexible scheduling that supports working parents.
Wee Care Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong curriculum. Parents report their children develop well socially and academically, with excellent communication from teachers. One negative review raised a safety concern about a staff member's driving habits.
Parents consistently praise Skycrest Child Development Center for its caring, experienced staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, and parents highlight strong communication, developmental support (particularly potty training), and a well-balanced curriculum combining academic learning with play-based activities. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report long-term positive outcomes.
Brighter Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff who go above and beyond in child development and preparation for kindergarten. One negative review raises concerns about hidden fees and pricing discrepancies between quoted and actual rates.
Parents consistently praise Delphi Academy for its strong academic programs, individualized learning approach, and comprehensive curriculum that includes practical classes like art, woodshop, and music. Children reportedly thrive academically and develop confidence, with excellent communication between staff and families. The school is described as fostering a supportive, community-like environment where children are excited to attend.
Growing Room Enrichment Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations. Parents highlight exceptional staff, strong developmental outcomes, excellent communication systems, and a safe, nurturing environment. Many families report multi-year enrollment and high confidence in the care provided.
Parents praise Ascension Day School as a welcoming and nurturing environment with excellent educational quality. The facility is noted for its beautiful building, caring staff, and strong community atmosphere rooted in Christian values. Multiple reviewers highlight that their children thrived in the program and remained connected to the church community.
The reviews provided appear to be for First Christian Church, not the preschool program at First Christian Preschool. The reviews praise the church's pastoral leadership, welcoming community, and Bible-based teachings, but do not contain information about the daycare/preschool services, curriculum, or child care quality.
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