Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Orlando, FL
Compare 273 child daycare & preschools in Orlando. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Orlando, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 273
- Avg rating
- 4.34/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,057
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 111
Orlando has 273 licensed child daycare & preschools with 3,057 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.111 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 50% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 32825 (avg 4.67 stars), while 32808 has the largest selection (53 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orlando
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.
- 1My First Steps4.8 score5(20)
6440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
My First Steps receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development. The center is noted for good hygiene practices, bilingual education, and strong support for children with special needs.
Attentive and caring staffclean facilitieschildren happy to attendgood diaper care practices - 2La Petite Sunshine Academy, INC4.8 score5(20)
900 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
La Petite Sunshine Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive in the clean, safe environment and appreciate the strong communication and individualized attention from leadership, particularly Director Mrs. Desi. The facility is noted as fairly priced with good security measures.
Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitystrong leadership (Mrs. DesiMrs. Sonia) - 3Discovery Zone Preschool4.8 score5(20)
11333 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children
Discovery Zone Preschool in Orlando receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Families praise the nurturing environment, caring and dedicated staff, and strong academic and social development of their children. Parents highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, and a family-like atmosphere.
Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilitiesstrong academic supportbilingual instruction - 4Little Learners Academy4.78 score5(18)
882 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Little Learners Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the educational activities, daily photo updates via app, field trips, and the genuine care shown by owner Courtney and her team. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.
Caring and attentive staffclean and safe facilityeducational and engaging activitiesdaily photo updates through app - 5Hyer Street Skool4.75 score5(15)
407 N Hyer Ave, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Parents consistently praise Hyer Street Skool for its family-oriented atmosphere, loving and experienced staff, and long-term stability. The owner Michelle and her team are noted for building strong relationships with families, maintaining transparent communication, and providing age-appropriate education in a clean, welcoming environment. Multiple families have utilized the center for years and recommend it highly.
Caring and experienced staff with high teacher retentionfamily-like environmentowner involvementtransparent communication about child development - 6Little Rae'S Christian Center4.72 score5(13)
3099 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 76 children
These reviews are for a religious facility (Experience Christian Center) rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality of worship services, and leadership. The facility is noted for community outreach programs and professional staff.
Friendly and welcoming communitycompassionate leadershipBible-based teachingsprofessional staff - 7L T M Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
6500 Winegard Rd, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for Life Transforming Ministries church, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's spiritual teachings, community support, welcoming atmosphere, and well-organized events with food and entertainment.
Spiritual growth and personal restorationcaring and loving staffstrong sense of communityengaging events and activities - 8Terrific Kids Of Orlando4.71 score5(12)
4900 Donovan St, Orlando, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 21 children
The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. They praise the worship experience, teaching, and welcoming community atmosphere, but do not contain information about childcare services or educational programs.
Welcoming and friendly environmentquality worship and teachingspiritual growth opportunitiesgenuine community - 9Clayhouse Academy Lake Nona4.71 score5(12)
9145 Narcoossee Rd, Ste 108, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Clayhouse Academy Lake Nona receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the staff's genuine care, nurturing environment, and strong parent communication. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and emotionally invested in attending. The center is noted for its cleanliness, curriculum quality, and frequent family events that build community.
Caring and dedicated staffnurturing environmentstrong parent communicationclean facilities - 10Cranium Academy Of East Orlando4.7 score4.9(18)
10275 Savannah Park Dr, Orlando, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 219 children
Cranium Academy of East Orlando receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praise the dedicated staff, structured academic curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged in learning, and treated as individuals. The school is noted for going beyond academics to develop confidence and social skills.
Caring and patient teachersstrong educational curriculumbalanced academics and funengaging activities and special events
Rating Distribution
Based on 221 daycares with Google ratings in Orlando
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,057 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Orlando, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Orlando zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32825 | 11 | 4.67 | 4 | |
| 32824 | 6 | 4.6 | 2 | |
| 32828 | 15 | 4.59 | 7 | |
| 32811 | 22 | 4.56 | 11 | |
| 32804 | 9 | 4.51 | 5 | |
| 32837 | 19 | 4.48 | 5 | |
| 32810 | 13 | 4.48 | 3 | |
| 32808 | 53 | 4.48 | 18 | |
| 32806 | 11 | 4.46 | 4 | |
| 32835 | 6 | 4.45 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Orlando (9–500 children)
Small
up to 30 children
46
Medium
31–75 children
118
Large
76–150 children
93
Very Large
150+ children
88
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Orlando based on parent reviews
My First Steps
6440 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL
My First Steps receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development. The center is noted for good hygiene practices, bilingual education, and strong support for children with special needs.
La Petite Sunshine Academy, INC
900 W Lancaster Rd, Orlando, FL
La Petite Sunshine Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive in the clean, safe environment and appreciate the strong communication and individualized attention from leadership, particularly Director Mrs. Desi. The facility is noted as fairly priced with good security measures.
Discovery Zone Preschool
11333 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL
Discovery Zone Preschool in Orlando receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. Families praise the nurturing environment, caring and dedicated staff, and strong academic and social development of their children. Parents highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, and a family-like atmosphere.
Little Learners Academy
882 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando, FL
Little Learners Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the educational activities, daily photo updates via app, field trips, and the genuine care shown by owner Courtney and her team. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable developmental progress.
Hyer Street Skool
407 N Hyer Ave, Orlando, FL
Parents consistently praise Hyer Street Skool for its family-oriented atmosphere, loving and experienced staff, and long-term stability. The owner Michelle and her team are noted for building strong relationships with families, maintaining transparent communication, and providing age-appropriate education in a clean, welcoming environment. Multiple families have utilized the center for years and recommend it highly.
L T M Academy
6500 Winegard Rd, Orlando, FL
Note: Reviews appear to be for Life Transforming Ministries church, not a daycare center. Reviewers praise the church's spiritual teachings, community support, welcoming atmosphere, and well-organized events with food and entertainment.
Map
Daycare types in Orlando
Browse by type in Orlando
Child Daycare & Preschools in Orlando, Florida
Finding the right fit for your child in Orlando involves navigating a diverse landscape of 273 childcare and preschool options. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities and safe environments as their primary priorities when making their choice. For those seeking highly rated programs, the 32829 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with exceptional average ratings across its local centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Orlando have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 221 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 3,057 parent reviews. Parents in Orlando most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and clean facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Orlando, 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 Orlando
Showing 273 results
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #1341 in Orlando for its caring, engaged staff and welcoming environment. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the hands-on approach, strong communication, and genuine affection teachers show toward children. Parents report feeling confident in their children's safety, development, and overall well-being at the facility.
- Address
- 644 Dorscher Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 293-6618
LA PETITE ACADEMY #7498 in Orlando receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development, and director leadership, though two negative reviews cite serious concerns about director professionalism, child care quality, and communication issues.
- Address
- 401 Mark Twain Blvd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 273-8522
One parent highlights the convenient location and friendly front desk staff, while another criticizes the director for undermining parental authority and reports that a teacher physically knocks children.
- Address
- 4629 Middlebrook Rd, Orlando, FL
- Phone
- (407) 425-3367
Page 10 of 10· 273 results
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 — 273 facilities
- Headstart Programs — 10 facilities
- Church Daycare — 63 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 6 facilities