480 Child Daycare & Preschools in Miami, Florida
Browse all 480 child daycare & preschools in Miami, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Avg. Rating
across 385 rated daycares
Reviews Analyzed
5,084
parent reviews with AI summaries
Top Rated
rated 4.5 stars or higher
Total Daycares
628
across 4 facility types
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Miami
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.
- 1Montessori Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
14092 Sw 84th St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children
Parents consistently praise this Montessori center for its nurturing, loving environment and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, including improvements in speech, social skills, and confidence. Families report excellent communication, smooth transitions, and children being excited to attend daily.
Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentstrong developmental progress (speechacademics - 2Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
12332 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children
Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the quality of education, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong safety measures. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving both academically and socially.
Warm and caring staffdedicated teachers with strong expertiseengaging educational activitiesstate-of-the-art clean facilities - 3Leilany Nursery School4.8 score5(20)
10316 W Flagler St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Leilany Nursery School in Miami receives consistently perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the bilingual education, cleanliness, child development, and genuine care provided by the owner and teachers. Families report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving developmentally.
Warm and attentive staffbilingual programimmaculate cleanlinessfamily-like atmosphere - 4I & J Happy Faces Learning Center INC4.8 score5(20)
10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents consistently praise I & J Happy Faces Learning Center as a family-oriented, safe, and caring environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Director Jailine and teacher Clara are frequently highlighted for their exceptional dedication, communication, and personal investment in each child's growth. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and strongly recommend it.
caring and attentive staffstrong director communication and parent involvementfamily-oriented atmosphereclean facility - 5Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool4.8 score5(20)
8710 Sw 20th Ter, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, patient staff and clean, organized facility. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developing new skills while feeling welcomed and comfortable with the teachers and director.
Caring and patient staffclean and organized environmentprofessional directorchild development and skill-building - 6Starting Ahead Academy4.8 score5(20)
13755 Sw 90th St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Starting Ahead Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and staff dedication. Parents consistently highlight significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the director Alexandra Diaz's hands-on leadership and parent communication. Multiple parents note the school effectively prepares children for kindergarten success.
Academic rigor and curriculumchild development and lea - 7Chabad Chayil4.8 score5(20)
21101 Ne 26th Ave, Miami, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 130 children
Chabad Chayil is a religious Jewish facility in Miami that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its welcoming community atmosphere and leadership. Parents praise Rabbi Moshe Kievman and his wife Layah for creating an inclusive, warm environment centered on Jewish education and community connection. One reviewer noted concerns about parking and traffic safety issues in the surrounding area.
welcoming and inclusive communitywarm and caring Rabbi and Rebbetzinweekly Shabbat mealsJewish education and Torah study - 8Devon Aire Kiddy College INC4.8 score5(20)
12289 Sw 112 Street, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 157 children
Devon Aire Kiddy College receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who highlight the genuine care and involvement of owner Barbie and her dedicated staff. Parents consistently praise the family-like environment, safety, educational quality, and the emotional well-being of their children. Many families have enrolled multiple children over years and recommend the center highly.
Caring and loving staffinvolved and responsive ownerfamily-oriented environmentsafe setting - 9Fantasyland Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
8670 Bird Rd, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Parents consistently praise Fantasyland Learning Center (Little Stars) for exceptional care, educational programming, and strong staff consistency. Families report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with staff treating children as family members. Daily communication and photo updates are highlighted as key strengths that build parent confidence.
Educational activities for all agesexperienced and caring staffstrong director leadershipdaily communication with parents - 10New Horizons Preschool II4.8 score5(20)
2419 Sw 147th Ave, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
New Horizons Preschool II receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring and loving staff, clean facilities, and structured educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with many families returning for multiple children or staying for many years.
caring and loving teachersclean and organized classroomsstructured curriculum with educational activitiesoutdoor playtime multiple times daily
Rating Distribution
Based on 385 daycares with Google ratings in Miami
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 5,084 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Miami, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Miami zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33143 | 9 | 4.86 | 5 | |
| 33168 | 7 | 4.83 | 4 | |
| 33183 | 11 | 4.73 | 6 | |
| 33180 | 8 | 4.73 | 5 | |
| 33193 | 9 | 4.69 | 6 | |
| 33184 | 13 | 4.68 | 7 | |
| 33144 | 16 | 4.67 | 11 | |
| 33156 | 11 | 4.64 | 4 | |
| 33175 | 22 | 4.62 | 15 | |
| 33174 | 11 | 4.61 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Miami (10–543 children)
Small
up to 30 children
50
Medium
31–75 children
215
Large
76–150 children
243
Very Large
150+ children
108
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Miami based on parent reviews
Montessori Learning Center
14092 Sw 84th St, Miami, FL
Parents consistently praise this Montessori center for its nurturing, loving environment and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, including improvements in speech, social skills, and confidence. Families report excellent communication, smooth transitions, and children being excited to attend daily.
Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center
12332 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL
Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the quality of education, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong safety measures. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving both academically and socially.
Leilany Nursery School
10316 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
Leilany Nursery School in Miami receives consistently perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the bilingual education, cleanliness, child development, and genuine care provided by the owner and teachers. Families report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving developmentally.
I & J Happy Faces Learning Center INC
10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL
Parents consistently praise I & J Happy Faces Learning Center as a family-oriented, safe, and caring environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Director Jailine and teacher Clara are frequently highlighted for their exceptional dedication, communication, and personal investment in each child's growth. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and strongly recommend it.
Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool
8710 Sw 20th Ter, Miami, FL
Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, patient staff and clean, organized facility. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developing new skills while feeling welcomed and comfortable with the teachers and director.
Starting Ahead Academy
13755 Sw 90th St, Miami, FL
Starting Ahead Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and staff dedication. Parents consistently highlight significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the director Alexandra Diaz's hands-on leadership and parent communication. Multiple parents note the school effectively prepares children for kindergarten success.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Miami, Florida
There are 480 child daycare & preschools in Miami, Florida, making up 76% of the 628 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.
Our analysis of 5,084 parent reviews across Miami shows an average daycare rating of 4.49 out of 5, with 64% of rated facilities scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.64 stars. Parents in Miami most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and clean facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Miami, 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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- Address
- 11222 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 252-7046
Lincoln Marti receives highly polarized reviews with significant inconsistencies. Positive reviews praise the teachers, family values, and attentive care, while negative reviews describe instances of harsh discipline, alleged physical contact (pinching), emotional distress in children, and unprofessional staff behavior from teachers and administration.
- Address
- 931 Sw 1st St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 325-2000
- Address
- 18901 Sw 106 Ave, Suite 121/122/123/143, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 233-6037
- Address
- 10693 Sw 93rd St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 348-3714
Lincoln Marti receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean environment, and child development, while a minority report serious safety concerns including inadequate supervision, unresponsive management, and lack of transparency about incidents.
- Address
- 13301 Sw 117th Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 643-4888
- Address
- 9810 Wayne Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 252-0717
Lincoln Marti in Miami receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff and bilingual/cultural education. However, two parents reported concerns about staff patience with behavioral issues and sudden removal of children due to program changes.
- Address
- 9401 Sw 168th St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 969-0285
- Address
- 450 Sw 16th Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 643-2626
- Address
- 12985 Sw 112th St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 380-0513
Lincoln Marti is a center-based daycare in Miami with exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality education provided for infants and toddlers up to age 3.
- Address
- 1521 Nw 13th Ct, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 324-0099
Bright Horizons at UM Canterbury receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development, and communication, though a few parents report concerns about cleanliness and alleged discriminatory treatment. The facility is housed in an older building but parents note it is maintained cleanly with small class sizes and attentive teachers.
- Address
- 1400 Nw 10th Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 243-3777
- Address
- 2732 Sw 32nd Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 448-1463
Lincoln Marti received four 1-star reviews citing serious concerns about child safety, hygiene, and staff communication. Parents reported incidents including unreported bites, inadequate care for children with special needs, poor facility cleanliness, and dismissive management responses to complaints.
- Address
- 10203 Nw 21st Ct, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 693-2225
Aguamarina Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring teachers, warm community atmosphere, and strong academic preparation. Children reportedly thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, with parents noting improved confidence, language development, and enthusiasm for school. One parent reported a disappointing phone interaction with staff that lacked warmth and clarity.
- Address
- 1800 Sw 2nd Ct, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 860-2134
- Address
- 5703 Sw 17th St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 260-2383
- Address
- 470 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 456-0955
- Address
- 9385 Sw 79th Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 274-6509
Centro Mater Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the caring staff, safe environment, bilingual education, and long-standing reputation in the community, several families report serious concerns including communication breakdowns, alleged teacher misconduct, discriminatory treatment of virtual learners, and lack of administrative responsiveness.
- Address
- 418 Sw 4th Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 545-7720
Centro Mater Child Care II receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising professional staff, quality early childhood development programs, clean facilities, and a caring, supportive environment. Parents express high confidence in the center's safety and the teachers' dedication to their children's learning and wellbeing.
- Address
- 421 Sw 4th St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 545-7720
Cherry Blossom Learning Center receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, bilingual education, and supportive environment. One negative review cites concerns about management changes, excessive screen time, and emotional impacts on their children.
- Address
- 2933 Sw 3rd Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 860-3300
Cherry Blossom Learning Center #2 receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, bilingual education, and reliable hours for working parents. One negative review raises concerns about management professionalism, financial issues with staff, high costs, inconsistent staffing, and lack of supplies.
- Address
- 2731 Ne 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 573-4445
- Address
- 200 Nw 22nd St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 541-4050
- Address
- 2123 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 982-8785
- Address
- 5500 Nw 27th Ave, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 637-5700
Reviews praise this cultural center as a vibrant, welcoming hub celebrating Haitian heritage with immersive experiences. Visitors highlight the friendly staff, diverse programming including live music and dance classes, rotating art galleries, and overall cleanliness and atmosphere. Parents appreciate its value for Haitian children to reconnect with their culture and for the broader community to learn and celebrate together.
- Address
- 212 Ne 59th Ter, # 260, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 960-2969
- Address
- 15532 Sw 72nd St, # 1553, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 388-1707
Smart Starts at Kendallgate has received mixed reviews. While some parents praise the teachers' kindness and their children's happiness and learning, other parents report serious safety concerns including aggressive physical handling of children by staff, inadequate behavior management among students, lack of structured curriculum, and misuse of screen time. One parent also noted the center falsely displays an accreditation seal on their website.
- Address
- 9051 Sw 120th St, Unit 5172, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 595-8822
Victoria's Playhouse Pre-K II in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and patient staff, strong educational foundation, and family-like environment. Parents report children are happy, well-prepared for elementary school, and develop strong bonds with teachers. One negative review claimed mistreatment of children, though the overwhelming majority of feedback contradicts this.
- Address
- 12781 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 387-0777
- Address
- 10225 Sw 147th Ter, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 233-1044
- Address
- 2101 Nw 3rd Ave, Apt 106, Miami, FL
- Phone
- (305) 576-0886
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