Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Panama City Beach, FL
Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Panama City Beach. Average rating: 4.03/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Panama City Beach, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 5
- Avg rating
- 4.03/5
- Parent reviews
- 107
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Panama City Beach has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 107 parent reviews averaging 4.03/5.Most programs are mid-sized (30–75 children).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Panama City Beach
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.
- 1Woodlawn Child Development Center4.4 score4.5(20)
219 N Alf Coleman Rd, Panama City Beach, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 110 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Woodlawn Methodist Church, not the daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality worship services, and community support programs. No daycare-specific reviews are available.
Warm and welcoming staffwell-maintained facilitiesengaging sermonscommunity activities and programs - 2Pcb Academy INC4.31 score4.4(17)
16910 Innocente Ave, Panama City Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
PCB Academy Inc receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced teaching staff, strong academic curriculum, and clean, nurturing environment that prepares children for kindergarten success.
Experienced and caring teachers (especially Miss AnnieMiss LauraMiss Phyllis)strong academic preparation with students performing above grade level - 3Pcb Academy New Beginnings4.31 score4.4(17)
271 S Highway 79, Panama City Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
PCB Academy New Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff—particularly Miss Annie, Miss Laura, Miss Phyllis, and Miss Angela—and note that children consistently enter kindergarten reading and performing above grade level. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a nurturing environment with strong academics and engaging activities.
Experienced and caring teachersstrong academic preparation for kindergartenclean facilitystructured curriculum with arts and crafts - 4Appletree Academy INC4.29 score4.4(14)
7221 Patronis Dr, Panama City Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Appletree Academy Inc (also operating as Kid City) receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the warmth and dedication of the staff, particularly Director Katie and Assistant Director Keshia, and credit the facility's strong curriculum and family-like atmosphere for their children's development and happiness.
Caring and dedicated staffwarm family-like atmospherestrong curriculuminvolved leadership - 5Stacey'S Fun In The Sun Pre-School INC4.23 score4.3(16)
8713 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Parents consistently praise Stacey's Fun in the Sun as an excellent daycare with caring, welcoming staff. Directors Ruth and Rachel are frequently highlighted for their dedication and warm interactions with families. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication via daily app updates and photos.
Caring and welcoming staffexperienced directors (Ruth and Rachel)clean and well-maintained facilitydaily communication through app with photos - 6Beach Kids Academy3.44 score3.3(20)
2016 Allison Ave, Panama City Beach, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 127 children
Beach Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with children showing excitement about attending and strong bonds with staff members. The facility excels in teacher quality, communication, and developmental support including potty training. However, one parent raised concerns about owner management priorities, staffing levels, and facility maintenance.
Caring and patient teacherssmooth transitions for new studentsconsistent routinesexcellent communication via app with photos and updates
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Panama City Beach
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 107 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Panama City Beach, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Panama City Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32407 | 6 | 3.96 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Panama City Beach (38–153 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Panama City Beach based on parent reviews
Pcb Academy INC
16910 Innocente Ave, Panama City Beach, FL
PCB Academy Inc receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced teaching staff, strong academic curriculum, and clean, nurturing environment that prepares children for kindergarten success.
Pcb Academy New Beginnings
271 S Highway 79, Panama City Beach, FL
PCB Academy New Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff—particularly Miss Annie, Miss Laura, Miss Phyllis, and Miss Angela—and note that children consistently enter kindergarten reading and performing above grade level. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a nurturing environment with strong academics and engaging activities.
Appletree Academy INC
7221 Patronis Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Appletree Academy Inc (also operating as Kid City) receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the warmth and dedication of the staff, particularly Director Katie and Assistant Director Keshia, and credit the facility's strong curriculum and family-like atmosphere for their children's development and happiness.
Stacey'S Fun In The Sun Pre-School INC
8713 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
Parents consistently praise Stacey's Fun in the Sun as an excellent daycare with caring, welcoming staff. Directors Ruth and Rachel are frequently highlighted for their dedication and warm interactions with families. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication via daily app updates and photos.
Beach Kids Academy
2016 Allison Ave, Panama City Beach, FL
Beach Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with children showing excitement about attending and strong bonds with staff members. The facility excels in teacher quality, communication, and developmental support including potty training. However, one parent raised concerns about owner management priorities, staffing levels, and facility maintenance.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Panama City Beach, Florida
There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Panama City Beach, Florida, making up 50% 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 Panama City Beach have an average rating of 4.03 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 107 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Panama City Beach, 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 Beach
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Appletree Academy Inc (also operating as Kid City) receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the warmth and dedication of the staff, particularly Director Katie and Assistant Director Keshia, and credit the facility's strong curriculum and family-like atmosphere for their children's development and happiness.
- Address
- 7221 Patronis Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
- Phone
- (850) 233-3884
PCB Academy Inc receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced teaching staff, strong academic curriculum, and clean, nurturing environment that prepares children for kindergarten success.
- Address
- 16910 Innocente Ave, Panama City Beach, FL
- Phone
- (850) 234-0929
PCB Academy New Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, experienced staff—particularly Miss Annie, Miss Laura, Miss Phyllis, and Miss Angela—and note that children consistently enter kindergarten reading and performing above grade level. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and providing a nurturing environment with strong academics and engaging activities.
- Address
- 271 S Highway 79, Panama City Beach, FL
- Phone
- (850) 234-1223
Parents consistently praise Stacey's Fun in the Sun as an excellent daycare with caring, welcoming staff. Directors Ruth and Rachel are frequently highlighted for their dedication and warm interactions with families. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong communication via daily app updates and photos.
- Address
- 8713 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
- Phone
- (850) 236-1297
Beach Kids Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with children showing excitement about attending and strong bonds with staff members. The facility excels in teacher quality, communication, and developmental support including potty training. However, one parent raised concerns about owner management priorities, staffing levels, and facility maintenance.
- Address
- 2016 Allison Ave, Panama City Beach, FL
- Phone
- (850) 866-8897
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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 — 5 facilities
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- Church Daycare — 3 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities