
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 221 daycares with Google ratings in Orlando
Top qualities mentioned across 3,057 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Orlando, based on parent reviews
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 |
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
Highest rated daycares in Orlando based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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A few parents highlight the family-oriented atmosphere and affordable pricing, noting specific staff members who provide excellent communication and affection. However, one review expresses significant concern regarding the facility's treatment of others, describing the environment as frightening.
Our Future Leaders of Tomorrow Learning Center in Orlando receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care and learning environment, though two low ratings cite concerns about staff involvement in parental disputes and customer service issues.
Sunchild Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with children reported as happy, engaged, and thriving. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, personalized attention to individual needs, and strong curriculum. The facility maintains low staff turnover and offers convenient programs including VPK and aftercare options.
One parent describes the center as amazing with staff who treat children like family, while another reviewer reports an extremely rude and unprofessional interaction during a phone inquiry.
Parents consistently praise KCLC at Orlando for its caring, experienced staff and strong leadership under Director Ruth. Children thrive emotionally and developmentally, with parents appreciating daily communication, secure facilities, and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention staff going above and beyond, including emergency medical response.
Feedback for Little Achievers Learning Center is mixed, with some parents highlighting a family-oriented atmosphere and engaging activities, while others report serious concerns regarding staff conduct and operational reliability. Positive experiences focus on attentive care and home-cooked meals, whereas negative accounts describe unprofessional behavior and unsafe transportation practices.
STEP N 2 Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews praise the staff, cleanliness, and quality care, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including pest infestation, inadequate teacher-to-student ratios, unpaid staff, poor nutrition, and dishonest owner behavior.
Merriday School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with particular praise for staff stability, nurturing care, and family-like atmosphere. However, two negative reviews cite organizational issues, staff communication problems, and concerns about infant care practices.
Sweet Dreams Child Care Inc. receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews (all 5-star ratings). Parents praise the caring staff, comfortable environment, bilingual education, healthy meals, and strong child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling their children are treated like family and report noticeable progress in their children's adjustment, speech, and learning.
Today's Kids Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the positive learning environment, quality teachers, and variety of services offered. However, some parents report serious concerns about unprofessional customer service, unsafe practices, and inappropriate staff behavior.
This facility is a homeless services center, not a daycare. Reviews are mixed, with praise for compassionate staff members like Mallory G., Alamaria, and volunteers, but significant complaints about communication barriers, inconsistent service quality, and some staff rudeness toward clients in crisis.
One parent recalls a positive childhood experience with good teachers, food, and learning opportunities, while two others report critical issues including unclear business status, late pickups, and failure to open at advertised hours.
One parent highlights the school's beautiful environment and focus on teaching, while another praises the learning approach for toddlers. Conversely, a single review strongly warns against enrollment, alleging that staff hit children and use verbal abuse.
Appleseed Learning Academy's Orlando location receives consistently high praise from current parents who describe a nurturing, family-like environment with caring staff and flexible hours. However, the facility is owned by Leonteen Gillis, whose Clermont location closed abruptly in 2016 after collecting tuition payments without warning and failing to pay teachers, raising serious concerns about the owner's business practices and financial trustworthiness.
Peek-A-Boo Learning Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teachers' care, professionalism, and their children's happiness. However, two negative reviews cite inadequate staff training, poor handling of crying infants, and difficult admission processes.
Smarty Pants Early Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the friendly, professional staff, nurturing environment, and strong focus on child learning and development. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and making significant educational progress.
Azalea Park Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and safe, family-like environment. Parents highlight the center's commitment to child development, strong communication, cleanliness, and ability to retain staff long-term. Multiple families have maintained enrollment for several years, with some specifically choosing not to relocate to keep their children at this facility.
Super Kids Academy Orlando receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and quality educational programs across multiple locations. Most reviews highlight excellent teacher-parent relationships and child development. One negative review cited supervision concerns following incidents of biting and scratching.
Super Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and quality care across multiple locations. One parent reported concerns about supervision during incidents involving their child being bitten and scratched.
Super Kids Academy II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong communication, and quality education across multiple locations. The director Laura and various teachers are frequently highlighted as exceptional. One parent reported concerns about supervision during incidents of biting and scratching, and communication issues with a specific teacher.
Little Miracles Academy has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with one parent praising the teachers' care and kindness. However, the facility faces serious allegations including neglect, failure to feed an infant, lost clothing, inadequate supervision procedures, and a fatal incident involving a child left in a van for 12 hours. Multiple reviewers have called for the center to be shut down and legal action taken.
One parent reports that staff members at this center do not possess required licenses.
One parent describes a horrible experience, citing management as a disgrace and alleging that children are mistreated. The reviewer also notes high staff turnover with new employees appearing every month or so, advising against bringing children there.
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy #164 for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple reviewers highlight strong developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and emotional growth. Directors and teachers are noted for being communicative, nurturing, and genuinely invested in children's wellbeing.
La Petite Academy #180 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong educational programs including Spanish instruction, and safe, clean environment where children thrive academically and socially.
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