Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Niceville, FL
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Niceville. Average rating: 4.49/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Niceville, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.49/5
- Parent reviews
- 88
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Niceville has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 88 parent reviews averaging 4.49/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32578 zip code, averaging 4.49 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Niceville
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.
- 1Pam'S Lighthouse Learning Center INC4.67 score5(10)
1209 47th St, Niceville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Pam's Lighthouse Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Pam's personal involvement, accessibility, and genuine care for children. The facility is described as clean, safe, and accommodating to families' needs.
Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentresponsive communication with parentsdirector's personal involvement - 2Bayshore Early Education4.64 score4.8(20)
622 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children
This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality music and preaching, and child-friendly environment, but this listing may be incorrectly categorized.
Friendly and welcoming staffquality music programstrong biblical teachingchildren's facilities - 3Crosspoint Academy4.58 score5(7)
214 Partin Dr S, Niceville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 285 children
Parents consistently praise Crosspoint Academy for its caring, invested staff and warm community environment. The VPK and preschool programs are highlighted for strong academics, spiritual education, and effective kindergarten preparation. Families report their children were happy, engaged, and well-prepared for elementary school.
Caring and patient teacherssupportive administrative teamstrong curriculum and academicsspiritual/faith-based education - 4Child Development And Education Center - Nwf State College3.84 score3.8(20)
100 College Blvd, Bldg M 530, Niceville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
This is not a daycare center but a college (NWF State College). Reviews praise the institution's affordability, helpful staff, and quality professors, though students note concerns about outdated technology systems and course scheduling transparency.
Affordable tuitionhelpful and accommodating staffquality professors (Dr. McArthurDr. Allen
Rating Distribution
Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Niceville
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Niceville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Niceville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32578 | 10 | 4.49 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Niceville (20–285 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Niceville based on parent reviews
Pam'S Lighthouse Learning Center INC
1209 47th St, Niceville, FL
Pam's Lighthouse Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Pam's personal involvement, accessibility, and genuine care for children. The facility is described as clean, safe, and accommodating to families' needs.
Bayshore Early Education
622 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL
This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality music and preaching, and child-friendly environment, but this listing may be incorrectly categorized.
Crosspoint Academy
214 Partin Dr S, Niceville, FL
Parents consistently praise Crosspoint Academy for its caring, invested staff and warm community environment. The VPK and preschool programs are highlighted for strong academics, spiritual education, and effective kindergarten preparation. Families report their children were happy, engaged, and well-prepared for elementary school.
Happyland Preschool
1018 White Point Rd, Niceville, FL
Parents describe Happyland Preschool as a small, intimate program with exceptional staff who treat childcare as a passion rather than just a job. Reviewers highlight the high-quality facilities, engaging curriculum, and personalized attention that help children thrive socially and academically. While one parent initially worried about the school's size compared to larger competitors, they found the small class size to be a significant benefit for individualized care.
The Montessori School For The Arts
410 Fir Ave, Niceville, FL
One parent highlights the school's ability to foster independence and cultural awareness through engaging teachers, while another mentions that if they lived in the area, they would choose this center. Conversely, a single review issues a strong warning with the phrase 'Beware!'
Child Development And Education Center - Nwf State College
100 College Blvd, Bldg M 530, Niceville, FL
This is not a daycare center but a college (NWF State College). Reviews praise the institution's affordability, helpful staff, and quality professors, though students note concerns about outdated technology systems and course scheduling transparency.
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Daycare types in Niceville
Child Daycare & Preschools in Niceville, Florida
There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Niceville, Florida, making up 80% 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Niceville have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.55 stars. Our analysis covers 88 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Niceville, 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 Niceville
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Parents describe Happyland Preschool as a small, intimate program with exceptional staff who treat childcare as a passion rather than just a job. Reviewers highlight the high-quality facilities, engaging curriculum, and personalized attention that help children thrive socially and academically. While one parent initially worried about the school's size compared to larger competitors, they found the small class size to be a significant benefit for individualized care.
- Address
- 1018 White Point Rd, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 897-3400
Pam's Lighthouse Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Pam's personal involvement, accessibility, and genuine care for children. The facility is described as clean, safe, and accommodating to families' needs.
- Address
- 1209 47th St, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 678-0550
Parents consistently praise Crosspoint Academy for its caring, invested staff and warm community environment. The VPK and preschool programs are highlighted for strong academics, spiritual education, and effective kindergarten preparation. Families report their children were happy, engaged, and well-prepared for elementary school.
- Address
- 214 Partin Dr S, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 678-4411
This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality music and preaching, and child-friendly environment, but this listing may be incorrectly categorized.
- Address
- 622 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 729-6915
This is not a daycare center but a college (NWF State College). Reviews praise the institution's affordability, helpful staff, and quality professors, though students note concerns about outdated technology systems and course scheduling transparency.
- Address
- 100 College Blvd, Bldg M 530, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 729-5386
One parent highlights the school's ability to foster independence and cultural awareness through engaging teachers, while another mentions that if they lived in the area, they would choose this center. Conversely, a single review issues a strong warning with the phrase 'Beware!'
- Address
- 410 Fir Ave, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 678-7011
La Petite Academy in Niceville receives universal 5-star praise from parents who report their children are safe, loved, and thriving academically and socially. Parents consistently highlight exceptional leadership from Director Erica and her staff, along with strong communication through daily updates and live camera feeds. Multiple families note significant developmental progress in their children and express deep gratitude for the caring, patient teaching environment.
- Address
- 4400 E Highway 20, Ste 710, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 897-3547
- Address
- 4565 Commercial Dr, Niceville, FL
- Phone
- (850) 279-3077
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