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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Compare 1 child daycare & preschools in Santa Rosa Beach. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
56
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Santa Rosa Beach has 1 licensed child daycare & preschools with 56 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32459 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Santa Rosa 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.

  1. 1
    Saint Rita Preschool
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    137 Moll Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 104 children

    These reviews do not evaluate Saint Rita Preschool as a daycare facility. Instead, they are reviews of Saint Rita Church's religious services, architecture, and atmosphere. The reviews praise the church building, masses, and welcoming community but provide no information about preschool or childcare services.

    Beautiful church architecturereverent and traditional Catholic masswelcoming congregationquality music and organ
  2. 2
    Santa Rosa Beach Community Church Preschool
    4.61 score
    4.8(16)

    3524 Us Highway 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    This facility is a religious church preschool with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and caring staff. The church emphasizes traditional services and spiritual leadership in a peaceful setting.

    Professional and trustworthy staffwelcoming and caring communityfamily-friendly environmentbeautiful facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Santa Rosa Beach

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Santa Rosa Beach, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Santa Rosa Beach zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
324595
4.9
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Santa Rosa Beach (41–104 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Santa Rosa Beach

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 4

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, making up 20% of the 5 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 Santa Rosa Beach have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 56 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Beach

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South Walton Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 Eden Gardens Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Phone
(850) 231-5955

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Santa Rosa Beach have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Santa Rosa Beach, 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
Santa Rosa Beach offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 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 Santa Rosa Beach for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Santa Rosa Beach 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.