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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

4.49/ 5

across 385 rated daycares

Reviews Analyzed

5,084

parent reviews with AI summaries

Top Rated

64%

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7
    Chabad Chayil
    4.8 score
    5(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
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    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

4.5 - 5.0
245
4.0 - 4.4
84
3.0 - 3.9
49
Below 3
7

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 5,084 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
53
2Safe environment
37
3Clean facilities
28
4Caring and attentive staff
26
5Affordable pricing
24
6Children enjoy attending
22
7Welcoming environment
19
8Professional staff
17

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Miami zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
331439
4.86
5
331687
4.83
4
3318311
4.73
6
331808
4.73
5
331939
4.69
6
3318413
4.68
7
3314416
4.67
11
3315611
4.64
4
3317522
4.62
15
3317411
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

5(20)

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.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentstrong developmental progress (speech

Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center

5(20)

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.

Warm and caring staffdedicated teachers with strong expertiseengaging educational activities

Leilany Nursery School

5(20)

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.

Warm and attentive staffbilingual programimmaculate cleanliness

I & J Happy Faces Learning Center INC

5(20)

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.

caring and attentive staffstrong director communication and parent involvementfamily-oriented atmosphere

Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool

5(20)

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.

Caring and patient staffclean and organized environmentprofessional director

Starting Ahead Academy

5(20)

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.

Academic rigor and curriculumchild development and lea

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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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Miami

Showing 480 results

Arc Project Thrive Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

ARC Project Thrive Program receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an excellent facility for children needing developmental support. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children and commend the caring, dedicated staff including teachers, therapists, and administrators. The center is described as a hidden gem that treats children with exceptional care.

Excellent developmental progresscaring and dedicated staffgreat teachers and therapists
Address
11025 Sw 84th St, #6 And 7, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 279-4141
Baptist Hospital Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 596-2210
Beautiful Beginnings Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Beautiful Beginnings Preschool & Daycare in Miami receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, stable staff, clean facilities, and effective curriculum. Parents consistently highlight long-term loyalty to the center, with some families using the services for over 8 years and children requesting to visit after graduating.

Dedicated and caring teachersstable staff with low turnoverclean and safe facility
Address
3220 Nw 7th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 642-0027
Devon Aire Kiddy College INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 environment
Address
12289 Sw 112 Street, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 595-8319
Eduvillage Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise EDUVILLAGE Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and warm, nurturing environment. Children reportedly feel safe, happy, and excited to attend while experiencing both structured learning and creative play. Families appreciate being treated as active partners in their child's development.

Dedicated and passionate staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong emotional and academic support
Address
8990 Sw 97th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 452-8914
Fantasyland Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 leadership
Address
8670 Bird Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 227-2285
Small Wonders Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
12031 Sw 131st Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 238-2888
Small Wonders Of Miami II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10725 Sw 216th St, Unit 308, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 259-1067
Star Student Success Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1025 Nw 103rd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 953-8175
Sunny Side Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Sunny Side Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility for cleanliness, affordability, and quality care. Parents report that teachers are attentive and caring, children are engaged in activities and learning, and the environment feels like a home away from home. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and expressed strong satisfaction with their experience.

Clean facilityaffordable pricingcaring and attentive teachers
Address
8765 Sw 165th Ave, Ste 101, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 380-7576
Tata'S Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
8251 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 640-5905
The 2nd House Day Care & Pre-School # 4
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The 2nd House Day Care & Pre-School #4 in Miami receives universal 5-star ratings from parents. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff, clean facility, child development, affordability, and professional communication. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and well-cared for by dedicated teachers.

Clean facilityloving and professional staffchild development and independence improvements
Address
20841 Sw 117th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 252-2330
The Gymnastics Academy Co
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
15660 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 386-8500
Happy Family Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Happy Family Learning Center in Miami receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's attentive, caring approach and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the quality education, age-appropriate activities, and sense that their children are treated like family members.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and nurturing environmentquality education
Address
6950 Sw 117th Ave, # 102, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 412-2224
Latina Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1223 Sw 4th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 642-3484
Moore Park Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Moore Park Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the staff quality, cleanliness, and strong parent engagement through school events. Parents report satisfaction with their children's care and development.

Amazing staffclean facilityparent engagement and school events
Address
765 Nw 36th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 960-5177
New Horizons Preschool II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 activities
Address
2419 Sw 147th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 229-8292
Oak Grove Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Oak Grove Child Development Center in Miami receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and strong academic focus. Parents emphasize the loving environment, individualized learning approaches, and overall excellence of the facility and leadership.

Loving and attentive staffstrong academic curriculumindividualized learning tailored to child's pace
Address
11211 Sw 102nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 238-5883
Paradise Tailwinds Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Paradise Tailwinds Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and strong community environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend and feel genuinely cared for by teachers. The daycare is noted for competitive pricing, good communication, small class sizes, and in-house food preparation.

Caring and professional staffclean and organized facilitiessmall group to
Address
7500 Nw 58th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 716-1772
Plymouth Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3429 Devon Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 448-8774
A Sunny Start Preschool II, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

A Sunny Start Preschool II receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children show significant growth emotionally, socially, and academically, with teachers going above and beyond in their care and communication. Families describe the preschool as a welcoming second home where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn.

Caring and dedicated teachersEmotional and social
Address
13911 Sw 42nd St, Ste 108, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 553-9800
Abc Learning Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

ABC Learning Pre-School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment where children are happy and excited to attend. Multiple long-term families recommend the center for its professional service, engaging curriculum, and affordable pricing.

Caring and compassionate teachersclean and well-organized facilitysafe and nurturing environment
Address
11890 Sw 8th Street, #100, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 225-8833
The Advent School Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

The Advent School Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the dedicated teachers, caring director Niurka, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with children attending from infancy through elementary school. One parent disputed the authenticity of positive reviews and questioned the director's qualifications.

Exceptional and dedicated teacherscaring and family-oriented environmentdirector Niurka's leadership and warmth
Address
12240 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 220-9955
Tiger And Dragon Group INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Tiger and Dragon Group Inc is a martial arts and after-school program center in Miami with exceptional parent satisfaction. Parents consistently praise the instructors' expertise, professionalism, and ability to build children's confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while supporting academic success. The facility functions as a welcoming community hub offering karate, MMA, robotics, tutoring, and summer camp programs for children of various ages and learning needs.

Address
15560 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 752-0042
Happy Garden Learning Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Happy Garden Learning Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, loving teachers who create a happy environment where children are eager to attend. Parents report no issues and strongly recommend the facility.

Kind and caring teachersTeacher Yamile specifically praised for loving approach with childrenExcellent care quality
Address
611 Nw 34th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 646-1750
Gables Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Gables Montessori School receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori curriculum, multilingual instruction (French and Spanish), and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the caring, attentive teachers who provide individualized attention and strong parent communication. The school is described as a warm, close-knit community where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Montessori curriculumFrench and Spanish classescari
Address
990 S Le Jeune Rd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 567-1900
Learn & Play Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Learn & Play Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, professional staff and warm, safe environment. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, educational value, strong communication, and reasonable pricing, with many families having attended for multiple years.

caring and professional teacherssafe and clean facilitywarm and welcoming environment
Address
8391 Nw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 323-9498
Learn & Play Preschool # 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Learn & Play Preschool #2 receives perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews, with parents praising the caring, professional staff and warm, safe environment. Families report long-term satisfaction, with some using the center for 8+ years, and highlight the center's attention to detail, cleanliness, and consistent communication with parents.

caring and professional teacherssafe environmentclean facilities
Address
8380 Nw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 263-9501
The Pumpkin Share #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

THE PUMPKIN SHARE #1 has consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring staff, quick child adaptation, small class sizes, and safe environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress.

Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizesquick adaptation period for children
Address
714 Nw 32nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 541-4652
Infantia Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Infantia Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional teachers and strong communication. Parents report their children show significant academic and behavioral growth while enjoying their time at the facility. The intimate, nurturing environment with structured educational activities is consistently highlighted as exceptional.

Loving and professional teachersexcellent parent-child communicationstrong academic and behavioral development
Address
308 Central Blvd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 269-1771

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Frequently asked questions

There are 480 child daycare & preschools daycares in Miami, Florida, out of 628 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Miami have an average Google rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 385 rated facilities. About 64% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Miami, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Miami offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 480 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 77 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 63 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Miami for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Miami must be licensed by Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.