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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Saint Johns, FL

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Saint Johns. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Saint Johns, Florida at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
64
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Saint Johns has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 64 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32259 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Saint Johns

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
    Bartram Academy
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    164 Everest Ln, Ste 1, Saint Johns, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    Bartram Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report exceptional staff care, strong child development, and a welcoming environment. Families highlight the facility's cleanliness, nutritious organic meals, thoughtful curriculum, and low teacher turnover. Parents consistently note their children's enthusiasm for attending and express gratitude for the center's professionalism and responsiveness.

    Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher turnoverclean facilityorganic/healthy meals
  2. 2
    Bartram Academy Ll
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    196 Everest Ln, Ste 4-9, Saint Johns, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Bartram Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, strong leadership from owner Kelly, clean facilities, and emphasis on both academic and social-emotional development. Families report significant positive changes in their children and express confidence in the care provided.

    Responsive and available staffclean facilityorganic/nutritious mealsstrong teacher-child relationships
  3. 3

    990 Flora Branch Blvd, Saint Johns, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 322 children

    Parents consistently praise Deerwood Academy St. Johns for its excellent VPK program and kindergarten preparation, with children showing strong academic, social, and emotional development. Staff and leadership are described as warm, caring, and dedicated, with multiple parents noting their children were eager to attend school. The center is recognized for organizing engaging events and maintaining a well-organized, nurturing environment.

    Excellent kindergarten preparationcaring and dedicated teachersstrong academic resultspositive social and emotional development

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Saint Johns

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 64 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Small class sizes
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Saint Johns zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
322595
4.53
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Saint Johns (23–322 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Saint Johns based on parent reviews

Bartram Academy

4.8(20)

164 Everest Ln, Ste 1, Saint Johns, FL

Bartram Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report exceptional staff care, strong child development, and a welcoming environment. Families highlight the facility's cleanliness, nutritious organic meals, thoughtful curriculum, and low teacher turnover. Parents consistently note their children's enthusiasm for attending and express gratitude for the center's professionalism and responsiveness.

Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher turnoverclean facility

Bartram Academy Ll

4.8(20)

196 Everest Ln, Ste 4-9, Saint Johns, FL

Bartram Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, strong leadership from owner Kelly, clean facilities, and emphasis on both academic and social-emotional development. Families report significant positive changes in their children and express confidence in the care provided.

Responsive and available staffclean facilityorganic/nutritious meals

Deerwood Academy St. Johns

4.2(20)

990 Flora Branch Blvd, Saint Johns, FL

Parents consistently praise Deerwood Academy St. Johns for its excellent VPK program and kindergarten preparation, with children showing strong academic, social, and emotional development. Staff and leadership are described as warm, caring, and dedicated, with multiple parents noting their children were eager to attend school. The center is recognized for organizing engaging events and maintaining a well-organized, nurturing environment.

Excellent kindergarten preparationcaring and dedicated teachersstrong academic results

Hidden Little Treasures Learning Center

4.3(4)

1461 Fruit Cove Rd S, Saint Johns, FL

One parent describes a highly positive experience with small class sizes, safe environments, and personalized care that helped their child overcome separation anxiety and achieve developmental milestones. Another family highlights the flexibility of a family-owned business that accommodates specific scheduling needs and provides educational materials, while a single negative review criticizes the center for being unorganized.

small class sizessafe environmentpersonalized care

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Saint Johns, Florida

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Saint Johns, Florida. 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 Saint Johns have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.53 stars. Our analysis covers 64 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Saint Johns, 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 Saint Johns

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Bartram Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bartram Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report exceptional staff care, strong child development, and a welcoming environment. Families highlight the facility's cleanliness, nutritious organic meals, thoughtful curriculum, and low teacher turnover. Parents consistently note their children's enthusiasm for attending and express gratitude for the center's professionalism and responsiveness.

Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher turnoverclean facility
Address
164 Everest Ln, Ste 1, Saint Johns, FL
Phone
(904) 260-9560
Bartram Academy Ll
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Bartram Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight the nurturing staff, strong leadership from owner Kelly, clean facilities, and emphasis on both academic and social-emotional development. Families report significant positive changes in their children and express confidence in the care provided.

Responsive and available staffclean facilityorganic/nutritious meals
Address
196 Everest Ln, Ste 4-9, Saint Johns, FL
Phone
(904) 260-9560
Hidden Little Treasures Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent describes a highly positive experience with small class sizes, safe environments, and personalized care that helped their child overcome separation anxiety and achieve developmental milestones. Another family highlights the flexibility of a family-owned business that accommodates specific scheduling needs and provides educational materials, while a single negative review criticizes the center for being unorganized.

small class sizessafe environmentpersonalized care
Address
1461 Fruit Cove Rd S, Saint Johns, FL
Phone
(904) 230-8811
Deerwood Academy St. Johns
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Deerwood Academy St. Johns for its excellent VPK program and kindergarten preparation, with children showing strong academic, social, and emotional development. Staff and leadership are described as warm, caring, and dedicated, with multiple parents noting their children were eager to attend school. The center is recognized for organizing engaging events and maintaining a well-organized, nurturing environment.

Excellent kindergarten preparationcaring and dedicated teachersstrong academic results
Address
990 Flora Branch Blvd, Saint Johns, FL
Phone
(904) 230-8200
Little Cardinal'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1205 Roberts Rd, Saint Johns, FL
Phone
(904) 547-7856

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Saint Johns, Florida. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Saint Johns have an average Google rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Saint Johns, 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
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 Saint Johns for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Saint Johns 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.