6 Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Browse all 6 child daycare & preschools in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville Beach
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.
- 1Lighthouse Christian Preschool, INC4.5 score5(5)
2115 12th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and small class sizes that allow individual attention. They highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's learning and behavior. Multiple reviewers report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental growth.
Small teacher-to-student ratioswarm and friendly environmentcaring and welcoming staffstrong academic curriculum - 2Beaches Academy INC4.45 score4.6(15)
1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 111 children
Parents consistently praise Beaches Academy (also called Kids at Play) for its caring, professional staff who genuinely prioritize children's wellbeing and learning. The facility emphasizes outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and child-centered education that prepares children academically while allowing them to be kids. Parents report children are enthusiastic about attending and feel part of a supportive family environment.
Caring and professional teacherschild-centered educational philosophyoutdoor play and nature explorationdetailed daily reports on child care - 3Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool INC3.61 score3.4(9)
1423 8th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children
Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews consistently praise Ms. Laurie, the VPK teacher, for creating a nurturing, safe environment with strong academic and social-emotional preparation for kindergarten. However, negative reviews raise serious concerns about administrative leadership, safety protocols, health/hygiene standards, and communication lapses.
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Lighthouse Christian Preschool, INC
2115 12th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Parents consistently praise Lighthouse Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and small class sizes that allow individual attention. They highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's learning and behavior. Multiple reviewers report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental growth.
Beaches Academy INC
1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Parents consistently praise Beaches Academy (also called Kids at Play) for its caring, professional staff who genuinely prioritize children's wellbeing and learning. The facility emphasizes outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and child-centered education that prepares children academically while allowing them to be kids. Parents report children are enthusiastic about attending and feel part of a supportive family environment.
The Seaside Playgarden Preschool INC
223 8th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, making up 60% of the 10 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 Jacksonville Beach, 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 consistently praise Lighthouse Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and small class sizes that allow individual attention. They highlight the caring staff, strong curriculum, and positive impact on their children's learning and behavior. Multiple reviewers report their children are excited to attend and have experienced significant developmental growth.
- Address
- 2115 12th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 372-4754
- Address
- 223 8th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 247-1314
Parents consistently praise Beaches Academy (also called Kids at Play) for its caring, professional staff who genuinely prioritize children's wellbeing and learning. The facility emphasizes outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and child-centered education that prepares children academically while allowing them to be kids. Parents report children are enthusiastic about attending and feel part of a supportive family environment.
- Address
- 1725 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 246-3885
- Address
- 1550 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 241-1139
- Address
- 419 5th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 803-3206
- Address
- 102 15th St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL
- Phone
- (904) 247-4577
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