22 Child Daycare & Preschools in Melbourne, Florida
Browse all 22 child daycare & preschools in Melbourne, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Melbourne
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.
- 1Care For Kids4.72 score5(13)
2445 Jen Dr, Melbourne, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Care for Kids is a highly-regarded family-owned daycare in Melbourne, Florida with 25+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the caring, compassionate staff, personalized attention to children, and quality facilities. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
Caring and nurturing staffpersonalized attention to individual child needsexperienced ownership (25+ years)creative activities and themes - 2First United Methodist Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
110 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 123 children
IMPORTANT: These reviews are for Candlelight Concert events, not the daycare facility. They do not reflect the daycare's quality or services. The reviews are mistakenly attributed to this daycare center and appear to be concert reviews.
None applicable to daycare services - 3Nanny Jean'S Academy4.64 score4.8(20)
7200 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Nanny Jean's Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, affordable pricing, and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning and development gains.
Caring and skilled staff with high retentionexcellent parent communicationsafe and clean facilitystructured learning curriculum - 4The Melbourne Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
1308 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
The Melbourne Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, warm staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality education, cleanliness, and homemade meals as standout features. The facility is also noted for responsive leadership and treating families like part of a close-knit community.
Caring and patient staffwarm and inviting environmentconsistent parent communicationclean and well-organized classrooms - 5First Friends Preschool And Vpk4.56 score4.7(20)
1501 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 78 children
Reviews are consistently positive with a 5/5 rating across all submissions. Parents praise the church's faith-based community, pastoral leadership, and programming for children and families. The facility is noted for its welcoming atmosphere, long-serving staff, and engaging youth ministries.
Strong pastoral leadershipcomprehensive age-based programming (Uprise for K-6United for 7-12)engaging worship and music - 6First Baptist Church Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
3301 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 85 children
Parents praise First Baptist Church Preschool for its welcoming and loving community atmosphere, strong biblical teaching, and comprehensive programs for all ages. The church is highly regarded for its pastor Dr. Scott Wilson's quality preaching and the warmth of its congregation. Multiple families recommend it as an excellent place for worship and faith-based learning.
Welcoming and loving communitystrong biblical teachingquality pastoral leadershipexcellent s - 7Suntree United Methodist School4.55 score5(6)
7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 159 children
Suntree United Methodist School is an award-winning preschool in Brevard County with consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring teachers, well-rounded curriculum including STEAM and music, small class sizes, and strong kindergarten preparation. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and report high satisfaction with the school's welcoming environment and genuine focus on student development.
Loving and caring teacherswell-rounded curriculum with STEAM and musicsmall class sizes and good student-teacher ratiosstrong kindergarten preparation - 8Sunshine Learning Center Of Brevard4.55 score5(6)
5650 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Sunshine Learning Center of Brevard receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its warm, family-like environment, caring and dedicated staff, and effective learning outcomes. Parents appreciate the small size of the school and its flexibility compared to larger daycare chains.
Caring and attentive teacherssmooth transitions for childrenfamily-like atmospheresmall school size - 9Jelly Bean Junction Of Melbourne, INC.4.48 score4.6(20)
3115 New York Ave, Melbourne, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 219 children
Jelly Bean Junction receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, family-oriented environment, dedicated staff who show genuine care for children, and strong emphasis on cleanliness and safety. Children reportedly transition easily, develop strong bonds with teachers, and show measurable developmental progress.
Welcoming and caring stafffamily-like atmospherestrong communication with parentscleanliness and hygiene standards - 10Advent Lutheran Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
7550 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
Reviews are for the church facility, not the preschool program itself. Reviewers praise the Lutheran congregation for community support, welcoming atmosphere, and faith-based services. The facility operates a food pantry and offers both traditional and contemporary worship services.
Welcoming and inclusive communitycompassionate staff and pastorcommunity food pantry assistancevariety of worship service styles
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Highest rated daycares in Melbourne based on parent reviews
Care For Kids
2445 Jen Dr, Melbourne, FL
Care for Kids is a highly-regarded family-owned daycare in Melbourne, Florida with 25+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the caring, compassionate staff, personalized attention to children, and quality facilities. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
Nanny Jean'S Academy
7200 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
Nanny Jean's Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, affordable pricing, and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning and development gains.
The Melbourne Preschool
1308 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL
The Melbourne Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, warm staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality education, cleanliness, and homemade meals as standout features. The facility is also noted for responsive leadership and treating families like part of a close-knit community.
Sunshine Learning Center Of Brevard
5650 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
Sunshine Learning Center of Brevard receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its warm, family-like environment, caring and dedicated staff, and effective learning outcomes. Parents appreciate the small size of the school and its flexibility compared to larger daycare chains.
Jelly Bean Junction Of Melbourne, INC.
3115 New York Ave, Melbourne, FL
Jelly Bean Junction receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, family-oriented environment, dedicated staff who show genuine care for children, and strong emphasis on cleanliness and safety. Children reportedly transition easily, develop strong bonds with teachers, and show measurable developmental progress.
Global Learning Preschool Of Viera
7215 Waelti Dr, Melbourne, FL
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Melbourne, Florida
There are 22 child daycare & preschools in Melbourne, Florida, making up 79% of the 28 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 Melbourne, 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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Care for Kids is a highly-regarded family-owned daycare in Melbourne, Florida with 25+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the caring, compassionate staff, personalized attention to children, and quality facilities. Multiple families report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with some driving significant distances to continue enrollment.
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- 2445 Jen Dr, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 255-5437
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- 7215 Waelti Dr, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 259-9019
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- 2802 Lipscomb St, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 837-3011
Sunshine Learning Center of Brevard receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its warm, family-like environment, caring and dedicated staff, and effective learning outcomes. Parents appreciate the small size of the school and its flexibility compared to larger daycare chains.
- Address
- 5650 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 255-3847
Nanny Jean's Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, affordable pricing, and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable learning and development gains.
- Address
- 7200 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 757-0661
The Melbourne Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, warm staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, quality education, cleanliness, and homemade meals as standout features. The facility is also noted for responsive leadership and treating families like part of a close-knit community.
- Address
- 1308 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 255-7888
Jelly Bean Junction receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, family-oriented environment, dedicated staff who show genuine care for children, and strong emphasis on cleanliness and safety. Children reportedly transition easily, develop strong bonds with teachers, and show measurable developmental progress.
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- 3115 New York Ave, Melbourne, FL
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- (321) 242-2011
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- 611 Sheridan Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 434-7261
Apollo Preschool of Melbourne receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring and attentive staff, particularly director Tami. However, one recent review raises concerns about a staff member's behavior and alleged lack of management response to the issue.
- Address
- 155 N Babcock St, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 752-1161
Berri Patch receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, child development, and family-friendly approach, though a small number of parents reported billing issues, inadequate communication during staff changes, and safety concerns.
- Address
- 1320 Lake Washington Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 259-3222
Parents consistently praise PlanetKid Childcare for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and well-documented in daily activity reports. The facility is noted for flexibility in hours, affordability, and educational activities.
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- 3600 N Wickham Rd, Unit 113, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 259-7529
Parents consistently praise Coral Reef Academy for its warm, caring staff who treat children like their own, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children show enthusiasm for attending, develop strong bonds with teachers, and achieve significant developmental milestones. Leadership and all staff members, including cafeteria and administrative personnel, are noted as welcoming and attentive.
- Address
- 4945 Stack Blvd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 728-8895
This is not a daycare center but rather a community college campus in Melbourne, Florida. Reviews praise the modern facilities, quality instruction, and affordable tuition, though some note concerns about online teaching and pricing relative to other community colleges.
- Address
- 3661 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 693-3281
Bear Hugs Wickham receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, and supportive environment for children of all learning needs. Multiple long-term families recommend the facility as the best daycare option in the area.
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- 2980 Pat Mckee Pl, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 752-4847
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- 4950 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 951-8880
Angel Kids Child Care has sharply divided reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff, clean facilities, and flexible scheduling. However, multiple negative reviews report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unreported injuries, staff misconduct, and poor hygiene.
- Address
- 2930 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 752-5555
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- 3790 Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 729-6858
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for attentive, caring staff and a welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy. Multiple parents report their children have attended for years and thrive through developmental activities, daily communication via app updates, and individualized attention from teachers. Directors Melinda and Kayla are frequently highlighted for being hands-on and supportive.
- Address
- 2220 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 254-4029
La Petite Academy Melbourne receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the strong curriculum, effective communication through the SproutAbout app, and individual attention given to each child across all age groups. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially.
- Address
- 8200 Devereux Dr, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 259-1113
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- 3100 Aurora Rd, Melbourne, FL
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- (321) 259-8445
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- 1400 Commodore Blvd, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 253-5089
- Address
- 101 Pirate Ln, Melbourne, FL
- Phone
- (321) 952-5900
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