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54 Child Daycare & Preschools in Pensacola, Florida

Browse all 54 child daycare & preschools in Pensacola, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pensacola

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

    18 W Wright St, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    This appears to be a church facility rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the Episcopal church's traditional liturgical services, architecture, music program, and clergy. The facility is described as welcoming and integral to the Pensacola community.

    Traditional liturgical servicesskilled clergyexcellent choir and pipe organ musicbeautiful historic architecture
  2. 2

    901 N A St, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 206 children

    This listing appears to be for Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, Pastor Wesley's leadership, and strong community focus. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the church's spiritual environment and inclusive approach.

    Friendly and welcoming staffstrong youth ministryPastor Wesley's leadershipnonjudgmental and safe environment
  3. 3

    3200 N 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 151 children

    St. Christopher's Children's Center is an open and affirming Episcopal church facility in Pensacola that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents and community members praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality children's programs, beautiful setting, and inclusive environment. The facility hosts various community events and activities throughout the year.

    Open and accepting environmentexcellent children's programswelcoming and caring staffbeautiful location
  4. 4

    4750 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children

    Bellview Baptist Child Care is a religious facility in Pensacola with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the warm, caring staff who provide compassionate childcare and handle behavioral issues professionally. One long-term parent with 8+ years of experience emphasizes the facility's appropriate handling of conflicts and staff management through transitions.

    Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and compassionate staffprofessional handling of behavioral
  5. 5
    Hillcrest Mom'S Day Out
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    800 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 115 children

    Hillcrest Mom's Day Out is a religious facility in Pensacola with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, Bible-based teaching, and quality worship experiences. Parents highlight strong community connections, diverse programming, and family-friendly amenities.

    Friendly and welcoming communityBible-based theology and teachingquality music and worship servicesmultiple service times
  6. 6

    1780 W Detroit Blvd, Pensacola, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 345 children

    Unable to provide daycare review summary. The reviews submitted appear to be for Deliverance Tabernacle church services rather than the child development center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility, staff, programs, or childcare services were found.

    None mentioned for daycare services
  7. 7

    13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 48 children

    Note: These reviews are for the church facility, not the preschool program. Reviewers consistently praise Perdido Bay United Methodist as a welcoming, faith-centered community with strong pastoral leadership and active ministries. The church is described as inclusive, community-oriented, and dedicated to serving those in need.

    Welcoming and inclusive atmospherestrong pastoral leadershipactive children's and young adult ministriescommunity outreach and mission work
  8. 8

    5655 Bauer Rd, Pensacola, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 79 children

    Big Lagoon Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, patient staff, quality educational instruction, and clean facility. Children reportedly love attending and show significant developmental progress.

    Warm and friendly staffpatient with challenging behaviorquality VPK and educational instructionclean facility
  9. 9

    3960 Spanish Trl, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 95 children

    Hillcrest Baptist Church Spanish Trail Day Care receives consistently high ratings from parents. The daycare program is praised for caring and sweet staff, with one parent noting their child attended from 6 months to 5 years. The facility is part of a welcoming religious community that emphasizes Christian values and creates a tight-knit environment.

    Caring and sweet staffwelcoming communitysmaller intimate settingChristian teaching environment
  10. 10

    500 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 170 children

    First Baptist Christian Preschool in Pensacola is a religious facility with exceptionally high ratings. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming congregation, knowledgeable pastoral leadership, quality facilities, and strong community involvement. The church offers multiple service options including contemporary and traditional worship.

    Friendly and welcoming congregationknowledgeable pastorquality facilities and sanctuarymultiple service options (contemporary and traditional)

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pensacola based on parent reviews

Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center

4.7(20)

1780 W Detroit Blvd, Pensacola, FL

Unable to provide daycare review summary. The reviews submitted appear to be for Deliverance Tabernacle church services rather than the child development center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility, staff, programs, or childcare services were found.

None mentioned for daycare services

Big Lagoon Learning Center

4.8(11)

5655 Bauer Rd, Pensacola, FL

Big Lagoon Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, patient staff, quality educational instruction, and clean facility. Children reportedly love attending and show significant developmental progress.

Warm and friendly staffpatient with challenging behaviorquality VPK and educational instruction

Jamison Street Preschool

5(3)

20 Jamison St, Pensacola, FL

Loving Hearts Child Care Center

5(3)

227 N Old Corry Field Rd, Pensacola, FL

The House Of Prayers Learning Center

4.4(20)

3425 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL

Parents overwhelmingly praise The House of Prayers Learning Center for its strong leadership under Ms. Shannon, academic preparation for kindergarten, and faith-based environment. Children show significant developmental progress, confidence building, and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is consistently noted for cleanliness, security, and a caring staff that parents trust completely.

Experienced and hands-on director (Ms. Shannon)academic advancement and kindergarten readinessfaith-based curriculum

Victorious Early Learning Center

5(2)

9111 Sturdevant St, Ste B, Pensacola, FL

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Pensacola, Florida

There are 54 child daycare & preschools in Pensacola, Florida, making up 54% of the 100 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 Pensacola, 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 Pensacola

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Jamison Street Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
20 Jamison St, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 453-5575
Little Learners Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
204 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 637-1628
Loving Hearts Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
227 N Old Corry Field Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 453-2342
Uwf Educational Research Center For Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
11000 University Pkwy, Bldg 99, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 474-2195
Victorious Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
9111 Sturdevant St, Ste B, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 475-5805
Victoria'S Early Learning And Developmental Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2555 N Y St, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 390-0023
Amazing Grace Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6601 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 505-7735
Big Lagoon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Big Lagoon Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, patient staff, quality educational instruction, and clean facility. Children reportedly love attending and show significant developmental progress.

Warm and friendly staffpatient with challenging behaviorquality VPK and educational instruction
Address
5655 Bauer Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 696-2352
Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Unable to provide daycare review summary. The reviews submitted appear to be for Deliverance Tabernacle church services rather than the child development center. No parent reviews of the daycare facility, staff, programs, or childcare services were found.

None mentioned for daycare services
Address
1780 W Detroit Blvd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 969-1903
Kidsmart Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
313 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 455-5580
The House Of Prayers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise The House of Prayers Learning Center for its strong leadership under Ms. Shannon, academic preparation for kindergarten, and faith-based environment. Children show significant developmental progress, confidence building, and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is consistently noted for cleanliness, security, and a caring staff that parents trust completely.

Experienced and hands-on director (Ms. Shannon)academic advancement and kindergarten readinessfaith-based curriculum
Address
3425 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 456-8771
Blue Angel Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Blue Angel Early Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents particularly praise the caring staff, structured learning environment, and the exceptional dedication of teacher Monica, who is mentioned by name in nearly every review as making children feel secure and excited about learning.

Exceptional teacher Monica (caringpatientdedicated)
Address
10271 Sorrento Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 456-9501
Little Red School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Red School House in Pensacola receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, personal attention to children, and flexibility. However, one negative review raises significant concerns about security protocols, communication, and operational oversight.

Caring and patient staffpersonal relationships with childrenstrong behavioral support
Address
3785 E Olive Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 477-2773
Scholars Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2610 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 944-5580
Marcus Pointe Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Marcus Pointe Learning Center's Beulah campus for its clean facility, caring and personable staff, and strong educational curriculum. Director Meghan and teachers are noted for greeting children and parents by name daily, providing individualized attention, and creating a welcoming environment where children are happy and engaged in learning. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress and express confidence in the quality of care.

Clean facilityfriendly and caring staffpersonalized attention to each child
Address
6025 Enterprise Dr, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 475-0444
Brite Start Learning And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Brite Start Learning and Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's accommodativeness, quality of care, and low teacher-to-student ratios. However, two negative reviews cite cleanliness concerns, rudeness from ownership and staff, and issues with enrollment availability.

Accommodating and helpful staffquality of carelow teacher-to-student ratio
Address
5000 Mobile Hwy, Ste 9, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 457-0096
Northeast Ymca Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the Northeast YMCA Child Care for its caring staff, safe environment, and quality programming including after-school care and summer camp. The facility offers additional activities like swim lessons, karate classes, and CPR certification. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere.

Caring and supportive staffsafe and engaging environmentafter-school care and summer camp programs
Address
3215 Langley Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 478-1222
Our Time At Capstone Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Capstone Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, particularly for its special needs services, caring staff, and therapeutic programs. Parents praise the principal, teachers, and support staff for their dedication and personalized attention. Two negative reviews cite poor communication during scheduling and concerns about emergency response procedures from several years ago.

Excellent staff and teachersstrong special needs supportcaring principal
Address
4901 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 458-7735
Wee Kare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Wee Kare Academy receives mixed feedback. Most parents praise the facility highly, citing caring staff, educational activities, good communication, and reasonable pricing. However, two parents reported rude interactions with the director when inquiring about enrollment.

caring and attentive teachersstrong communication with parentseducational curriculum
Address
2901 N 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 432-4990
Malena'S Mini School I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Malena's Mini School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviews praising the caring staff, educational quality, and fun activities. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the long-established, trustworthy environment. One parent expressed concern about the facility's immediate collection process for a missed payment without prior notice.

Friendly and caring staffstrong educational curriculum and skill developmentage-appropriate activities including outdoor time and crafts
Address
9318 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 478-5733
Miss Kathy'S Pre-K And Discovery Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Miss Kathy's Pre-K and Discovery Center receives predominantly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and child development outcomes. However, one negative review raises concerns about safety, security, and staff behavior toward children. Most reviewers express strong satisfaction and recommend the facility.

caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentadvanced child development
Address
8721 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 476-8320
Beulah'S Pre-K And Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Beulah's Pre-K has mixed reviews with significant concerns about safety and management. While some parents praise respectful staff and recommend the center, others report serious issues including inadequate supervision, failure to document incidents, poor treatment of children, and alleged favoritism based on family relations.

Respectful employeesnice and sweet staff when contactedpositive early experiences reported by long-term families
Address
1505 W Avery St, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 435-6943
Kinder World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise KinderWorld for its caring, professional staff, structured environment, and strong educational programs. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, with many expressing excitement about attending. Parents appreciate the open communication, cleanliness, organization, and director's involvement.

Kind and attentive teachersstrong academic instructionstructured environment
Address
2000 Toni St, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 477-7080
Kidz Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kidz Academy Inc receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise it as a clean, safe, and affordable family-run center with friendly staff and good communication from owners Diane and Larry. However, a few parents reported serious concerns about handling of children with disabilities and inappropriate content exposure.

Clean facilityaffordable pricingsafe environment
Address
1000 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 453-5911
Legendary Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Most reviews are highly positive, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and learning activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about illness outbreaks, staff turnover, unprofessional communication, billing practices, and child supervision issues.

Staff care and attentivenesssafe and loving environmenteducational activities
Address
3564 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 607-8372
Treehouse Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Treehouse Learning Center receives predominantly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, clean facility, nutritious meals, and engaging activities that keep children excited about attending. One recent review alleges discriminatory treatment based on race and unprofessional conduct from staff.

Caring and friendly staffclean facilitynutritious and healthy meals
Address
3912 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 453-4598
Destiny'S Child Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2525 N Tarragona St, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 791-6552
My Little Explorers Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
2406 Langley Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 432-4100
Knowledge And Fun Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Knowledge and Fun Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, academic gains, affordability, and family-like environment, particularly for VPK programs. Negative reviews allege serious concerns including child abuse incidents, unprofessional staff behavior, inadequate supervision, safety issues, and poor hygiene practices.

caring and loving staffstrong academic progressaffordable pricing
Address
596 N Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 456-4133
Kidz Konnection Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
3722 W Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 607-7607

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Frequently asked questions

There are 54 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pensacola, Florida, out of 100 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 Pensacola, 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
Pensacola offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 54 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 33 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 6 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 Pensacola for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pensacola 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.