
Compare 25 child daycare & preschools in Fort Pierce. Average rating: 4.27/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Fort Pierce has 25 licensed child daycare & preschools with 194 parent reviews averaging 4.27/5.16 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 34947 (avg 4.49 stars), while 34950 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
1905 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Parents consistently praise Dora's Learning Center for its caring, loving staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report improvements in behavior and learning outcomes. The facility is noted for reasonable pricing, convenient hours, and a focus on fostering a love of learning, including Spanish language instruction.
616 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children
Reviews are for the church facility rather than the preschool program itself. All reviewers praise the welcoming congregation, quality sermons from Pastor Tim, beautiful historic architecture, and active community involvement.
503 S 32nd St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Green Shoots Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality, cleanliness, and caring environment. One parent expressed serious safety concerns about a driver's reckless driving behavior during transportation.
3366 S 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 165 children
Storybrooke Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and secure facility. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, significant developmental progress, and the school's family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents report high satisfaction with the school's preparation for kindergarten and overall quality of care.
700 S 33rd St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
Parents consistently praise Dreamchaser Preschool for its strong educational focus, caring staff, and family-oriented environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable academic progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security features, and affordability.
3660 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Liberty Baptist Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents praise the school's Christ-centered education, caring staff, welcoming environment, and positive impact on their children's academic and spiritual development.
3114 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 105 children
Community United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and welcoming family atmosphere. Parents highlight strong communication, accommodation of special needs, quality education with Montessori-trained teachers, and excellent preparation for kindergarten. The facility is described as beautiful with a long history of quality care.
2306 S 39th St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children
Peppermint Patti's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through daily app updates. Parents report their children are happy, learn significantly, and are treated with genuine care. One parent raised serious concerns about unspecified issues, while another noted things have not been perfect but staff appears to be improving.
1207 S 28th St, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 276 children
Loving Care Child Development Center in Fort Pierce receives consistently high praise from parents and former attendees. Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond, including instances of personal assistance during emergencies. Many reviewers are former students themselves, now enrolling their own children, indicating strong long-term satisfaction.
2706 Sunrise Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children
Sunrise Country Preschool receives mixed reviews. Long-term families praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly Ms. Megan and Ms. Oveda), and educational quality, with one child learning to read in Pre-K. However, prospective parents report poor communication from the director, rudeness from staff during enrollment inquiries, and concerns about classroom management and staff qualifications.
Based on 30 daycares with Google ratings in Fort Pierce
Top qualities mentioned across 194 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Fort Pierce, based on parent reviews
Fort Pierce zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34947 | 12 | 4.49 | 6 | |
| 34950 | 18 | 4.08 | 7 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Fort Pierce (11–325 children)
Small
up to 30 children
3
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
13
Very Large
150+ children
6
Highest rated daycares in Fort Pierce based on parent reviews
1905 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL
Parents consistently praise Dora's Learning Center for its caring, loving staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report improvements in behavior and learning outcomes. The facility is noted for reasonable pricing, convenient hours, and a focus on fostering a love of learning, including Spanish language instruction.
2808 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, FL
Reviewers highlight the staff's dedication and effective preparation of children for kindergarten, noting that the center provides a caring environment where kids learn significantly. One grandparent specifically praised the educational focus, which they believe fostered advanced skills in their grandson.
5300 Melville Rd, Fort Pierce, FL
Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and highly engaged staff, with specific praise for teachers like Ms. Christina and Ms. Coe Coe. Reviewers appreciate the focus on Christian values, kindness, and strong communication, noting significant progress in their children's social and academic development.
1201 Mississippi Ave, Fort Pierce, FL
One parent highlights the social environment, noting their child made friends and engaged in activities like keyboard lessons, STEM, and Girl Scouts. Another reviewer commends the after-school program for fostering discipline and leadership skills, while a third mentions a weekly church service.
503 S 32nd St, Fort Pierce, FL
Green Shoots Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality, cleanliness, and caring environment. One parent expressed serious safety concerns about a driver's reckless driving behavior during transportation.
3366 S 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL
Storybrooke Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and secure facility. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, significant developmental progress, and the school's family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents report high satisfaction with the school's preparation for kindergarten and overall quality of care.
There are 25 child daycare & preschools in Fort Pierce, Florida, making up 66% of the 38 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 Fort Pierce have an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 across 30 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 194 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Fort Pierce, 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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Reviewers highlight the staff's dedication and effective preparation of children for kindergarten, noting that the center provides a caring environment where kids learn significantly. One grandparent specifically praised the educational focus, which they believe fostered advanced skills in their grandson.
A parent highlights the facility's cleanliness and effective teaching, noting that their daughter was well prepared for kindergarten. The reviewer specifically commends staff members Ray, Allen, and Glenda for their contributions.
One parent reports that their daughter has attended since infancy and now participates in the after-care program, noting that the staff feels like family. The reviewer highly recommends the academy based on this long-term positive experience.
Parents consistently praise Dora's Learning Center for its caring, loving staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report improvements in behavior and learning outcomes. The facility is noted for reasonable pricing, convenient hours, and a focus on fostering a love of learning, including Spanish language instruction.
One parent highlights the social environment, noting their child made friends and engaged in activities like keyboard lessons, STEM, and Girl Scouts. Another reviewer commends the after-school program for fostering discipline and leadership skills, while a third mentions a weekly church service.
One parent describes the center as a professional education learning center with excellent staff and mission, while another simply rates it as great. A second reviewer also gives a five-star rating, highlighting the staff's excellence across all domains.
Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and highly engaged staff, with specific praise for teachers like Ms. Christina and Ms. Coe Coe. Reviewers appreciate the focus on Christian values, kindness, and strong communication, noting significant progress in their children's social and academic development.
Green Shoots Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality, cleanliness, and caring environment. One parent expressed serious safety concerns about a driver's reckless driving behavior during transportation.
One parent highlights the professional staff and notes that their son is consistently happy at the center. The reviewer expresses appreciation for the team's overall dedication.
Parents consistently praise Dreamchaser Preschool for its strong educational focus, caring staff, and family-oriented environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable academic progress. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security features, and affordability.
Storybrooke Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic curriculum, and secure facility. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, significant developmental progress, and the school's family-like atmosphere. Multiple parents report high satisfaction with the school's preparation for kindergarten and overall quality of care.
One parent describes a highly unsafe environment, citing an incident where a child ran out to the road without staff supervision. The reviewer also reports inconsistent staff behavior, including withholding snacks and disorganized handling of personal belongings.
One parent rated the center highly, while another gave it three stars, noting it is a great school for helping troubled students.
Peppermint Patti's Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through daily app updates. Parents report their children are happy, learn significantly, and are treated with genuine care. One parent raised serious concerns about unspecified issues, while another noted things have not been perfect but staff appears to be improving.
Loving Care Child Development Center in Fort Pierce receives consistently high praise from parents and former attendees. Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond, including instances of personal assistance during emergencies. Many reviewers are former students themselves, now enrolling their own children, indicating strong long-term satisfaction.
One parent criticizes the center for chaotic environments where teachers and children are yelling, noting a lack of behavioral control despite friendly front desk staff. Another reviewer reports that their granddaughter cried during drop-off and pick-up, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
One parent describes chaotic conditions with excessive yelling from both children and staff, noting that despite friendly front desk staff, the environment felt out of control. Another reviewer expresses discomfort, citing persistent crying from their granddaughter during drop-off and pick-up times.
Parents highlight the warm, professional staff and clean, engaging environment, noting that the owner is involved and communication is consistent. However, one review warns that the center may overcharge families every few weeks, describing it as a rip-off.
Sunrise Country Preschool receives mixed reviews. Long-term families praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly Ms. Megan and Ms. Oveda), and educational quality, with one child learning to read in Pre-K. However, prospective parents report poor communication from the director, rudeness from staff during enrollment inquiries, and concerns about classroom management and staff qualifications.
Open Arms of Fort Pierce receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, cleanliness, organization, and individualized child care. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate supervision of biting incidents, director rudeness, policy violations, and billing disputes with unresolved refunds.
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