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30 Child Daycare & Preschools in Panama City, Florida

Browse all 30 child daycare & preschools in Panama City, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Panama 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.

  1. 1

    3811 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 120 children

    Reviews praise Springfield Community Church Daycare/School for its welcoming, spiritual atmosphere and friendly community. Parents consistently highlight the pastoral leadership, family-oriented environment, and various activities offered throughout the week. The facility is noted for community involvement and charitable outreach.

    Welcoming and friendly staffspiritual environmentstrong pastoral leadershipyouth programs and activities
  2. 2
    New Bethel Academy
    4.55 score
    4.9(8)

    1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children

    New Bethel Academy is a religious facility affiliated with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Parents report positive experiences with staff professionalism, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes, noting children advance academically and develop language skills quickly.

    Staff are polite and know parents by namefamily-oriented environmentBible-based teachingchildren excel academically and speak in full sentences
  3. 3

    3430 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children

    Childworld Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Dana and teachers like Ms. Serena and Nana Cindy as dedicated and loving caregivers who support children's behavioral and academic development. Families report feeling confident and satisfied with their children's experience at the facility.

    caring and patient staffloving family atmosphereowner takes pride in child careoutdoor playground
  4. 4

    1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 160 children

    Grace Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and focus on early childhood education and Christian development. Parents report their children thrive at the facility and highlight the caring approach of teachers and director Susan.

    friendly and welcoming staffcaring and qualified teachers (Ms. StacyMs. PattyMs. Von specifically mentioned)
  5. 5

    2928 E 11th St, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 276 children

    Chapman Early Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the quality of teachers and staff, noting that children enjoy attending and benefit from a positive learning environment.

    Great teachers and staffpositive learning environmentwonderful environmentchildren enjoy attending
  6. 6

    2405 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Adventure Club Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the use of the Bright Wheel app for communication, cleanliness of the facility, and their children's happiness and social/academic progress. The center is strongly recommended by families with multiple children and long-term enrollment.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm and welc
  7. 7

    308 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Parents consistently praise this science center for its numerous interactive, hands-on exhibits that keep children engaged for 1-2+ hours. The facility is well-suited for ages 2-10 and offers a good indoor activity option for bad weather days. While some mention the building's exterior appearance is uninviting and pricing concerns, parents agree their children had an excellent experience.

    Interactive exhibitseducational activitieshands-on learningmultiple activ
  8. 8
    Harvest Christian Academy
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    3238 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

    Harvest Christian Academy is a church-based childcare center in Panama City that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality programs for infants and preschoolers. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant improvement in behavior and learning.

    caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexcellent preschool programpositive teacher-child relationships
  9. 9

    100 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    First Presbyterian Church Early Education is a religious facility in Panama City with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews are mixed in clarity and relevance, with some praising the welcoming community atmosphere and building, while others contain unclear or concerning comments.

    Warm community environmentwelcoming staffattractive education buildingfellowship opportunities
  10. 10
    Pons Child Care LLC
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    100 Jazz Dr, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children

    PONS CHILD CARE LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, personalized attention to children's individual needs, and strong management led by Abby and Heather. The center is particularly noted for creating a family-like, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved.

    Caring and experienced staffclean and well-equipped facilitiesp

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Panama City based on parent reviews

Childworld Learning Center INC

5(6)

3430 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL

Childworld Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Dana and teachers like Ms. Serena and Nana Cindy as dedicated and loving caregivers who support children's behavioral and academic development. Families report feeling confident and satisfied with their children's experience at the facility.

caring and patient staffloving family atmosphereowner takes pride in child care

Chapman Early Education Center

4.7(5)

2928 E 11th St, Panama City, FL

Chapman Early Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the quality of teachers and staff, noting that children enjoy attending and benefit from a positive learning environment.

Great teachers and staffpositive learning environmentwonderful environment

Adventure Club Learning Center INC

4.4(20)

2405 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL

Adventure Club Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the use of the Bright Wheel app for communication, cleanliness of the facility, and their children's happiness and social/academic progress. The center is strongly recommended by families with multiple children and long-term enrollment.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welc

Academy Of Science And Discovery

4.4(20)

308 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL

Parents consistently praise this science center for its numerous interactive, hands-on exhibits that keep children engaged for 1-2+ hours. The facility is well-suited for ages 2-10 and offers a good indoor activity option for bad weather days. While some mention the building's exterior appearance is uninviting and pricing concerns, parents agree their children had an excellent experience.

Interactive exhibitseducational activitieshands-on learning

Harvest Christian Academy

4.4(20)

3238 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL

Harvest Christian Academy is a church-based childcare center in Panama City that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality programs for infants and preschoolers. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant improvement in behavior and learning.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexcellent preschool program

Joyce'S 24 Hr Learning Center

4.8(3)

3141 E Business Hwy 98, Panama City, FL

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Panama City, Florida

There are 30 child daycare & preschools in Panama City, Florida, making up 61% of the 49 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.

When choosing a daycare in Panama 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 Panama City

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Childworld Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Childworld Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Dana and teachers like Ms. Serena and Nana Cindy as dedicated and loving caregivers who support children's behavioral and academic development. Families report feeling confident and satisfied with their children's experience at the facility.

caring and patient staffloving family atmosphereowner takes pride in child care
Address
3430 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 785-7322
Friends Of After School Assistance Program INC Aka Gw Asap
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
726 E 14th Ct, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 872-7202
Friends Of After School Assistance Program INC Aka Pv Asap
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1804 Flower Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 784-1014
Joyce'S 24 Hr Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3141 E Business Hwy 98, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 640-1618
Chapman Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Chapman Early Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the quality of teachers and staff, noting that children enjoy attending and benefit from a positive learning environment.

Great teachers and staffpositive learning environmentwonderful environment
Address
2928 E 11th St, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 914-6340
Adventure Club Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Adventure Club Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the use of the Bright Wheel app for communication, cleanliness of the facility, and their children's happiness and social/academic progress. The center is strongly recommended by families with multiple children and long-term enrollment.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and welc
Address
2405 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 522-0171
Academy Of Science And Discovery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise this science center for its numerous interactive, hands-on exhibits that keep children engaged for 1-2+ hours. The facility is well-suited for ages 2-10 and offers a good indoor activity option for bad weather days. While some mention the building's exterior appearance is uninviting and pricing concerns, parents agree their children had an excellent experience.

Interactive exhibitseducational activitieshands-on learning
Address
308 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 769-6128
Harvest Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Harvest Christian Academy is a church-based childcare center in Panama City that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality programs for infants and preschoolers. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant improvement in behavior and learning.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexcellent preschool program
Address
3238 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 271-9647
Kids World Of Panama City INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
922 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 784-1599
Pons Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

PONS CHILD CARE LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, personalized attention to children's individual needs, and strong management led by Abby and Heather. The center is particularly noted for creating a family-like, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved.

Caring and experienced staffclean and well-equipped facilitiesp
Address
100 Jazz Dr, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 387-4849
Fbc Bayou George Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

FBC Bayou George Childcare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. Parents praise the friendly and welcoming staff, positive atmosphere, and quality care for children. The facility is affiliated with a church and emphasizes Christian values and religious education.

Friendly and welcoming staffgood atmosphere for childrenquality teachers
Address
6227 Highway 2301, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 763-7541
Gymnastics Plus Of Bay County INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Gymnastics Plus of Bay County receives consistently high praise from parents for its friendly, knowledgeable staff, engaging classes, and welcoming environment. Parents highlight excellent instruction, fun activities, and reasonable pricing for various programs including gymnastics classes, open play, birthday parties, and summer camps. Children show enthusiasm and measurable progress in their gymnastics skills and confidence.

Knowledgeable and friendly staffpositive reinforcement from instructorssafe welcoming environment
Address
3101 Highway 77, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 769-1155
Quality Learning Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1123 School Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 784-2050
L A Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

LA Youth Center receives predominantly positive reviews from long-term families who praise the warm, professional staff and clean facility. However, several serious concerns have been raised including inadequate child supervision, poor communication about attendance, and unprofessional handling of safety incidents.

Experienced and stable staff with low turnoverclean and spacious facilitychildren eager to attend
Address
6109 Cherry St, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 871-9915
Club For Kiddies INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Club for Kiddies Inc receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising staff dedication and individualized care for children with behavioral or learning challenges, but a minority reporting serious concerns about supervision, discipline practices, and staff conduct.

Patient and nurturing staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsaccommodating to children with special needs or behavioral issues
Address
1712 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 215-2450
Bay Kidz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Bay Kidz Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and educational focus. Children show measurable developmental progress, and parents appreciate the structured routines and owner's responsiveness to concerns. One review addresses dismissal policies for behavioral or payment issues.

caring and attentive staffclean facilityeducational curriculum with measurable child development
Address
Na Na, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 215-5437
Pons Child Care And Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

PONS Child Care and Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, eager to attend, and making significant developmental progress. Parents highlight the genuine care and dedication of the staff, describing teachers as compassionate and professional. The facility is noted as clean and well-maintained with strong educational focus.

Caring and dedicated staffchildren excited to attendsignificant developmental and speech improvements
Address
2626 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 785-7344
Pons Too Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise PONS TOO for its caring, experienced staff and positive learning environment. Children reportedly transition well, show enthusiasm about attending, and demonstrate measurable developmental progress. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained with staff who genuinely invest in each child's success.

Caring and compassionate teacherschildren eager to attenddevelopmental progress and learning outcomes
Address
2634 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 785-5945
Club 4 Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Club 4 Kids Inc receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, warm atmosphere, and quality learning environment. However, four parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, unprofessional management, billing issues, and poor staff conduct.

Caring and loving staffwarm and welcoming atmospherestrong emphasis on learning
Address
3120 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 277-0026
Little Butterflies Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Little Butterflies Childcare receives highly polarized reviews. Supportive parents praise the owner Stephanie, staff warmth, and long-term enrollment, while critical parents report unprofessional behavior, staff yelling at infants, inadequate supervision, frequent illness and biting incidents, and dismissive responses to concerns.

Caring and nurturing staffowner is dedicated and personablelong-term family enrollments
Address
3119 E Business 98, Suite 1, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 257-5320
Childcare Network 115
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network 115 for exceptional staff, strong communication, and caring teachers who make children feel comfortable and happy. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized, with leadership that listens to parent concerns and provides regular updates on child development and activities.

Caring and wonderful teachersresponsive director and staffdaily photo and activity updates via app
Address
5705 Hickory St, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 872-9083
Exceed Learning Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
705 Jenks Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 215-1774
The Children Connection LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
700 Transmitter Rd, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 257-5514
Childcare Network 114
Child Daycare & Preschools

CHILDCARE NETWORK 114 receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental support provided to children of all ages. Parents report children are happy, engaged, and eager to attend, with strong communication and individualized attention. Leadership changes have been noted positively, with the director implementing improvements that parents credit with enhancing the center's operations.

Loving and nurturing staffclean and organized facilitystrong developmental support
Address
3905 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 271-9429
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1104 Balboa Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 248-0235
Abc University INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1338 Florida Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 872-2112
Shari'S Kiddie Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Shari's Kiddie Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and welcoming learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and thriving academically and socially at this Panama City facility.

kind and supportive staffpatient with children's emotional needsclean and well-organized facility
Address
1516 E 11th St, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 215-5968
Ucp Of North Florida INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1239 N East Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 769-4848
It'S A Kidz Thing LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1811 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 522-0130
Little Lambs Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4501 Transmitter Rd, Panama City, FL
Phone
(850) 265-8485

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Frequently asked questions

There are 30 child daycare & preschools daycares in Panama City, Florida, out of 49 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Panama City, 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
Panama City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 30 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Panama City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Panama City 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.