Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange City, FL
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Orange City. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Orange City, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.41/5
- Parent reviews
- 111
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Orange City has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 111 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32763 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orange City
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.
- 1Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center INC4.72 score4.9(20)
399 N Orange Ave, Orange City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center in Orange City receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, engaging learning environment, and director Stephanie's exceptional leadership. Families appreciate the convenient hours, meal provisions, outdoor play, and strong communication about their children's development.
caring and friendly staffprofessional environmentengaging and educational activitiesoutdoor playtime - 2Kids Life!4.64 score4.8(20)
346 N Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 94 children
Kids Life! is a highly-rated religious daycare facility in Orange City, Florida with universally positive reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and Christian-based curriculum that promotes both learning and spiritual development. Families report feeling comfortable and confident leaving their children in this welcoming environment.
caring and loving staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong communication from director and teachersChristian-based curriculum - 3Kids Life 24.64 score4.8(20)
285 W Blue Springs Ave, Orange City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Life 2 for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment with caring, attentive staff. The facility emphasizes both academic learning and character development through a Christian-based curriculum, with parents highlighting strong communication and genuine care from teachers and management.
Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and attentive staffstrong communicationChristian-based curriculum - 4Smart Start Academy4.25 score4.4(8)
1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and educational programs, though a small number of parents report serious concerns about staffing levels, classroom management, and curriculum. The facility is noted for extended hours, fresh food, and VPK preparation, with strong parent-teacher communication cited as a key strength.
Clean facilityfriendly and caring staffextended hours (6am-6pm)fresh healthy food - 5Children Of The World Learning Academy INC.3.77 score3.7(16)
170 Bloxham Ave, Orange City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents consistently praise Children of the World Learning Academy for exceptional child care, genuine staff care, and strong developmental progress. The facility is noted for its structured routines, educational focus, and owner Mrs. Claudia's hands-on leadership and expertise. Multiple families report significant developmental gains and high satisfaction with the center's cleanliness, safety, and nutrition priorities.
Staff genuinely cares for childrenstrong child development and learning outcomesowner Mrs. Claudia's expertise and involvementstructured routines and lesson plans - 6Learning Bridge Academy3.28 score3.1(20)
2411 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 185 children
Learning Bridge Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, personalized learning approaches, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported serious concerns about bullying and inadequate staff response to safety issues. The majority of reviews highlight strong teacher-child relationships and family involvement.
caring and personalized staffstrong academic learning outcomesfamily involvement eventscalm and friendly environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Orange City
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Orange City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Orange City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32763 | 11 | 4.41 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Orange City (37–350 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Orange City based on parent reviews
Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center INC
399 N Orange Ave, Orange City, FL
Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center in Orange City receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, engaging learning environment, and director Stephanie's exceptional leadership. Families appreciate the convenient hours, meal provisions, outdoor play, and strong communication about their children's development.
Kids Life 2
285 W Blue Springs Ave, Orange City, FL
Parents consistently praise Kids Life 2 for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment with caring, attentive staff. The facility emphasizes both academic learning and character development through a Christian-based curriculum, with parents highlighting strong communication and genuine care from teachers and management.
Smart Start Academy
1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL
Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and educational programs, though a small number of parents report serious concerns about staffing levels, classroom management, and curriculum. The facility is noted for extended hours, fresh food, and VPK preparation, with strong parent-teacher communication cited as a key strength.
Johnson Academy Of Early Learning
465 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL
Parents report high satisfaction with the staff's care and communication, noting that children feel safe and valued, while one family experienced significant dissatisfaction regarding staffing practices, hygiene, and child behavior. Specific concerns include unprofessional staff conduct, missing supplies, and the presence of male staff in toddler areas, which led to a quick withdrawal from the program.
Children Of The World Learning Academy INC.
170 Bloxham Ave, Orange City, FL
Parents consistently praise Children of the World Learning Academy for exceptional child care, genuine staff care, and strong developmental progress. The facility is noted for its structured routines, educational focus, and owner Mrs. Claudia's hands-on leadership and expertise. Multiple families report significant developmental gains and high satisfaction with the center's cleanliness, safety, and nutrition priorities.
Learning Bridge Academy
2411 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL
Learning Bridge Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, personalized learning approaches, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported serious concerns about bullying and inadequate staff response to safety issues. The majority of reviews highlight strong teacher-child relationships and family involvement.
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Daycare types in Orange City
Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange City, Florida
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Orange City, Florida, making up 64% of the 11 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 Orange City have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 111 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Orange City, 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 Orange City
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Twinkle Toes Early Learning Center in Orange City receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff, engaging learning environment, and director Stephanie's exceptional leadership. Families appreciate the convenient hours, meal provisions, outdoor play, and strong communication about their children's development.
- Address
- 399 N Orange Ave, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 775-7867
Parents consistently praise Kids Life 2 for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment with caring, attentive staff. The facility emphasizes both academic learning and character development through a Christian-based curriculum, with parents highlighting strong communication and genuine care from teachers and management.
- Address
- 285 W Blue Springs Ave, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 218-6954
Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and educational programs, though a small number of parents report serious concerns about staffing levels, classroom management, and curriculum. The facility is noted for extended hours, fresh food, and VPK preparation, with strong parent-teacher communication cited as a key strength.
- Address
- 1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 228-3345
Parents report high satisfaction with the staff's care and communication, noting that children feel safe and valued, while one family experienced significant dissatisfaction regarding staffing practices, hygiene, and child behavior. Specific concerns include unprofessional staff conduct, missing supplies, and the presence of male staff in toddler areas, which led to a quick withdrawal from the program.
- Address
- 465 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 774-1268
Parents consistently praise Children of the World Learning Academy for exceptional child care, genuine staff care, and strong developmental progress. The facility is noted for its structured routines, educational focus, and owner Mrs. Claudia's hands-on leadership and expertise. Multiple families report significant developmental gains and high satisfaction with the center's cleanliness, safety, and nutrition priorities.
- Address
- 170 Bloxham Ave, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 837-7658
Learning Bridge Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, personalized learning approaches, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported serious concerns about bullying and inadequate staff response to safety issues. The majority of reviews highlight strong teacher-child relationships and family involvement.
- Address
- 2411 E Graves Ave, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 789-4700
- Address
- 2700 Enterprise Rd, Orange City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 775-7866
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities