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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

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Little Promises Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Promises Day Care Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported a negative incident involving harsh discipline from a teacher named Judy toward their four-year-old daughter.

Loving and nurturing staffclean facilityengaging activities
Address
15186 Sw 56th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 382-4424
Little Promises Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Promises Day Care Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported a concerning incident involving a teacher named Judy who allegedly yelled at and scared their four-year-old daughter.

Loving and nurturing staffclean and safe facilityengaging activities
Address
15194 Sw 56th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 382-4424
Village South Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Village South Child Care Center is a residential treatment facility specializing in substance abuse recovery programs rather than traditional daycare. Most recent reviews are highly positive, with clients crediting the structured program, caring staff, and individualized treatment plans for their recovery from addiction. One negative review from 1996 describes poor treatment and financial practices during a women with children program.

Caring and supportive staffeffective individualized treatment plansstructured program environment
Address
425 Ne 31st St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 573-3784
Kayleen'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kayleen's Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from long-term families who praise the warm, family-like environment and genuinely caring staff. Parents highlight the center's strong focus on children's emotional, social, and academic growth, with many families having enrolled their children for multiple years. The facility is known for its attentive teachers, structured programs, and sense of community.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereemotional and social development support
Address
10855 Sw 72nd St, Ste 30, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 274-5553
Kiddie College Of South Miami Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kiddie College receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, warm learning environment, on-site homemade meals, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. One parent raised concerns about health and safety issues and unprofessional director conduct.

Caring and loving staffinvolved and present owners/directorson-site homemade healthy meals prepared daily
Address
13291 Sw 42nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 552-6047
Lord'S Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
17 Nw 84th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 756-6119
Kids Usa Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids USA Preschool in Miami receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and clean, well-equipped facilities. Parents consistently highlight the school's family-oriented atmosphere, strong academic focus, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents report enrolling siblings and returning families, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Friendly and professional staffclean and vibrant facilitiesloving and caring environment
Address
5995 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 264-0211
The Learning Center For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise The Learning Center for Kids for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive and remain excited about attending. The center is noted for engaging, hands-on activities, strong communication with parents, and bilingual (English/Spanish) education. Director Alina and several teachers are frequently mentioned by name for their exceptional dedication and warmth.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentengaging curriculum
Address
2011 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 303-1500
Watch Me Grow Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Watch Me Grow Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teachers' dedication, educational quality, and long-term student success. However, a few parents reported serious concerns about staff professionalism, verbal treatment of children, and security issues.

Caring and dedicated teacherssmooth transitions for young childrenstrong academic outcomes
Address
2100 Nw 7th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 642-4151
The English Center Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

NOTE: This facility is an English language and technical skills school, not a daycare center. Most reviews are highly positive (8 of 10 five-star ratings), praising engaging teachers and comprehensive programs. However, some students report issues with undertrained instructors in technical courses and administrative/registration complications.

Dedicated and patient teachers (Percy OrdoñezJose LiraEdith Cricien
Address
3501 Sw 28th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 445-7731
The Creative Child Daycare Center II INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Creative Child Daycare Center II Inc receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff who treat children with love and provide engaging activities. Most parents report their children are happy, safe, and don't want to leave at pickup time. One parent expressed concern about lack of structured activities for younger children and safety issues with floor cleaning during operating hours.

Caring and loving staffengaging activitiesbilingual education (English and Spanish)
Address
15431 Sw 137th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 971-9730
The Miami Children'S Museum Early Childhood Institute
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the Miami Children's Museum for its interactive exhibits, engaging activities, and friendly staff that keep children entertained for hours. The facility offers role-playing experiences, creative programs, and outdoor play areas at an affordable price point, though some parents express concerns about amenities and cleanliness.

Interactive exhibitsrole-playing activities (firefighterdoctor
Address
980 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 373-5437
Tiny Steps Day Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Tiny Steps Day Care Learning Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's warmth, cleanliness, communication, and academic preparation. One parent raised concerns about classroom ratios, transition procedures, and injury response, but the majority express gratitude and peace of mind.

Cleanlinessparent-staff communicationcaring and warm staff
Address
7121 W Flagler St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 261-1655
Knowledge Builders @Colonial Drive Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Knowledge Builders @Colonial Drive Park receives consistently high praise from parents for its after-school and summer camp programs. Parents highlight the combination of academic support, field trips, physical activities, and affordable pricing as major strengths. Staff are frequently commended for being caring, attentive, and supportive of children's academic and social development.

Field trips twice weeklyfree lunch and snacksaffordable pricing
Address
10750 Sw 156th Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 234-1645
Little Genius Learn And Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Genius Learn and Play receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for attentive staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about unethical financial practices, including a non-refundable deposit without written policy and allegedly falsified consent forms.

attentive and caring staffclean and safe facilitieseducational activities and learning programs
Address
18950 Sw 106 Ave, Suite #123-124, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 250-4360
Miami Children'S Museum Smart Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Miami Children's Museum as an engaging, interactive venue with diverse educational exhibits suitable for toddlers and young children. Most visitors highlight the fun hands-on activities and reasonable parking costs, though some adults find the experience tiring due to facility limitations.

Interactive exhibitsaffordable parking ($2/hour)variety of role-play activities (grocery store
Address
980 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 373-5437
Miami Dade Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces- Camp Matecombe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Camp Matecombe is a well-maintained park with a brand-new, nature-inspired playground featuring unique structures like a large slide and climbing equipment suitable for various ages. Parents praise the thoughtful design and cleanliness, though several practical concerns limit the experience.

Excellent playground design with unique structureswell-maintained facilitiesgood variety of play equipment
Address
13841 Sw 120th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 752-4965
Mini Me Day Care Learning Center II INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mini Me Day Care Learning Center II in Miami receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the clean facilities, bilingual education, caring staff, nutritious homemade food, and strong curriculum, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged physical handling (pinching, pulling by ear), verbal abuse, inadequate supervision, inappropriate behavior by staff, and dismissive responses to parental compl

Address
11865 Sw 26th St, Ste H1, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 227-9111
1 World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

1 World Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff and educational quality. However, one negative review reports severe concerns including inadequate staffing, billing practices, and unprofessional behavior. The facility appears to have significant inconsistency in service quality.

Kind and caring staffdedicated teachers (especially Ms. Antoinette and Ms. Laura)small class sizes
Address
12901 Nw 27th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 416-9940
Miami Gardens Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Miami Gardens Montessori receives mostly positive reviews praising teachers, staff care, and individualized instruction that supports child development. However, multiple parents express serious concerns about the director's management style and undisclosed or recurring fees that feel excessive.

Caring and attentive teachersindividualized and personalized teaching approachclean and organized facility
Address
18690 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 974-2063
Mini Me Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Mini Me Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, skilled staff, structured academic programs, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Parents highlight the strong communication, nutritious meals, and genuine passion of teachers. One negative review cited concerns about staff capacity and communication barriers for a child with special needs.

Caring and attentive staffskilled teaching techniquesbalanced academics and fun activities
Address
17550 Sw 137th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 238-9009
Kids Learning Center Of South Dade
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Learning Center of South Dade receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising dedicated staff, clean facilities, quality homemade food, and a well-rounded curriculum. Most parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making strong academic progress. However, some concerns have been raised about location, language barriers among staff, and isolated incidents of alleged mistreatment.

Passionate and caring teachersclean facilityhomemade
Address
11500 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 573-3017
Kids Zone Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Zone Day Care Center in Miami receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the nurturing, family-like environment, dedicated staff (particularly owner Yoli), strong educational curriculum, and safe facilities. Multiple families have used the center across generations and report their children are eager to attend and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmospherestrong early literacy and educational programs
Address
15828 Sw 137th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 378-6964
Greater Miami Adventist Academy Early Childhood Education And Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Greater Miami Adventist Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe learning environment, and emphasis on faith-based education. Most parents report their children thrive academically and behaviorally at the school. However, one parent raised serious concerns about inadequate bullying prevention and administration's failure to address reported incidents.

Caring and dedicated teachers and staffpositi
Address
500 Nw 122nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 220-5955
North Miami Beach Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

NORTH MIAMI BEACH LEARNING CENTER INC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational focus, and clean facilities. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about staff qualifications, communication with parents, and handling of behavioral incidents, particularly for children with special needs.

Caring and attentive staffstrong emphasis on educationclean and organized facility
Address
16605 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 354-4009
O'Farrill Learning Center At Perrine
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

O'FARRILL LEARNING CENTER AT PERRINE receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced and caring teaching staff, friendly atmosphere, and quality curriculum. One parent gave a negative review regarding unsolicited physical mail marketing to the community.

experienced teacherscaring stafffriendly environment
Address
17801 Homestead Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 264-3232
Super Kids Christian Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Super Kids Christian Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational outcomes, and cleanliness efforts, but two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor communication about incidents, and chaotic classroom conditions.

Loving and caring staffchildren learn academic skillsdirector is understanding
Address
281 Ne 54th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 754-6697
Watch Me Grow Learning Center II INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Watch Me Grow Learning Center II receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 4.4/5. Most parents praise the facility's cleanliness, dedicated teachers, and long-term care quality, though several serious concerns have been raised regarding teacher conduct and administrative responsiveness.

clean facilitycaring and amazing teacherslong-term enrollment satisfaction
Address
2999 Nw 32nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 634-4769
Glendale Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Glendale Christian Academy's warm, welcoming environment and sound Christian teachings. Parents and guests consistently highlight the professionalism of staff and well-maintained facilities. The church community is described as loving and supportive.

Amazing teachingswarm welcomeprofessional staff (Ms. Grant and Ms. Simmons)
Address
14580 Sw 117th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 235-5347
The Learning Center For Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Learning Center for Kids receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising caring staff, educational activities, and welcoming environment. Most children adjust quickly and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and development. One negative review raised concerns about injury communication and staff care.

Patient and understanding managementcaring and passionate teacherseducational activities throughout the day
Address
100 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 539-0088

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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.