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21 Child Daycare & Preschools in St Augustine, Florida

Browse all 21 child daycare & preschools in St Augustine, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in St Augustine

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
    A Fun Place To Be INC
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    10440 Us 1 North, Units 111/112/113, St Augustine, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    A Fun Place to Be receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Anabel. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, daily photo updates, competitive pricing, and children's happiness and development. Multiple long-term families express strong loyalty and recommend the facility to others.

    Family-like atmosphereresponsive staffdaily communication and photo updatescompetitive pricing
  2. 2
    Island Prep
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    4171 A1a S, St Augustine, FL · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 119 children

    Island Prep is a highly-rated school-based preschool in St. Augustine with 10 five-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, clean facility, and well-rounded educational approach that combines academics with enrichment activities like yoga, Spanish, and sign language.

    Caring and patient staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong academic curriculumenrichment programs (yoga
  3. 3

    32 Sevilla St, St Augustine, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 62 children

    Presbyterian Day School in St. Augustine receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's loving, experienced teachers, small class sizes, and Christian educational approach. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming community, qualified staff, engaging director, and positive developmental outcomes for their children.

    Loving and experienced teacherssmall classeswelcoming communityhighly qualified staff
  4. 4

    2755 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 225 children

    Castle Brook Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, family-like environment with caring and attentive staff. Parents highlight the professionalism of the facility, quality of education from infancy through VPK, and their children's excitement about attending. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling secure leaving their children in the staff's care and note significant developmental progress.

    Caring and attentive staffwarm wel
  5. 5

    110 Circle Dr E, St Augustine, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children

    Reviews are consistently positive (all 5/5 ratings), praising the church's welcoming atmosphere, quality sermons from Pastor West, and diverse service options for different age groups and schedules. Parents highlight strong music ministries, community involvement, and kid programs. Note: Reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than the child care ministry specifically.

    Welcoming and friendly communityContemporary and traditional service optionsQuality preaching and music ministryPrograms for all age groups
  6. 6
    Turtle Tots Academy LLC.
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1681 Us1 South, St Augustine, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 63 children

    Turtle Tots Academy is highly praised by parents for its caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report strong child development, academic readiness, and positive experiences with the VPK program. The facility is noted for open communication, individualized attention, and supportive leadership that works with families through challenges.

    Loving and caring atmospherehighly qualified teachersstrong VPK programindividualized attention
  7. 7

    142 Masters Dr, St Augustine, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 170 children

    Brandt's Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight smooth transitions, strong child development, and a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering engaging activities that support both academic and social growth.

    Caring and patient staffsmooth transitions for childrenstrong child development (academic and social)welcoming
  8. 8
    Family Partners
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    3475 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 199 children

    Parents consistently praise Enchanted Forest Academy for its warm, caring staff who treat children like their own family members. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily photos and detailed updates, engaging learning activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that helps children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

    Caring and professional staffstrong parent communication with daily photos and updatessafe and clean facility with natural lightingdevelopmental learning activities
  9. 9

    125 Hampton Point Dr, St Augustine, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 237 children

    Tutor Time Learning Centers (Children's Courtyard) in St. Augustine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated and caring teachers, strong communication through the Sprout About app with live streaming and daily updates, and the nurturing environment that helps children thrive across all age groups from infants through VPK.

    Excellent teacher-child relationshipsoutstanding communi
  10. 10
    Anastasia Baptist Academy
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    1650 A1a S, St Augustine, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 150 children

    Anastasia Baptist Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, loving staff and clean facility. Parents consistently highlight the strong balance of learning, play, and Christian-based curriculum, with children feeling excited and safe while being well-prepared for elementary school.

    Caring and nurturing staffclean facilitystrong academic preparationChristian-based curriculum

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in St Augustine based on parent reviews

A Fun Place To Be INC

4.9(20)

10440 Us 1 North, Units 111/112/113, St Augustine, FL

A Fun Place to Be receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Anabel. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, daily photo updates, competitive pricing, and children's happiness and development. Multiple long-term families express strong loyalty and recommend the facility to others.

Family-like atmosphereresponsive staffdaily communication and photo updates

Castle Brook Academy, INC.

4.7(20)

2755 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL

Castle Brook Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, family-like environment with caring and attentive staff. Parents highlight the professionalism of the facility, quality of education from infancy through VPK, and their children's excitement about attending. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling secure leaving their children in the staff's care and note significant developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffwarm wel

Turtle Tots Academy LLC.

4.7(20)

1681 Us1 South, St Augustine, FL

Turtle Tots Academy is highly praised by parents for its caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report strong child development, academic readiness, and positive experiences with the VPK program. The facility is noted for open communication, individualized attention, and supportive leadership that works with families through challenges.

Loving and caring atmospherehighly qualified teachersstrong VPK program

Brandt'S Child Care Center

4.6(20)

142 Masters Dr, St Augustine, FL

Brandt's Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight smooth transitions, strong child development, and a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering engaging activities that support both academic and social growth.

Caring and patient staffsmooth transitions for childrenstrong child development (academic and social)

Family Partners

4.6(20)

3475 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL

Parents consistently praise Enchanted Forest Academy for its warm, caring staff who treat children like their own family members. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily photos and detailed updates, engaging learning activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that helps children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Caring and professional staffstrong parent communication with daily photos and updatessafe and clean facility with natural lighting

Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC

4.6(20)

125 Hampton Point Dr, St Augustine, FL

Tutor Time Learning Centers (Children's Courtyard) in St. Augustine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated and caring teachers, strong communication through the Sprout About app with live streaming and daily updates, and the nurturing environment that helps children thrive across all age groups from infants through VPK.

Excellent teacher-child relationshipsoutstanding communi

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Child Daycare & Preschools in St Augustine, Florida

There are 21 child daycare & preschools in St Augustine, Florida, making up 60% of the 35 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 St Augustine, 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 St Augustine

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Seaside School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
Anastasia Blvd, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 217-4728
Grace Learning Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2665 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 797-3932
Ancient City Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
28 Sevilla St, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 824-4256
A Fun Place To Be INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

A Fun Place to Be receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented environment and attentive staff led by owner Mrs. Anabel. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, daily photo updates, competitive pricing, and children's happiness and development. Multiple long-term families express strong loyalty and recommend the facility to others.

Family-like atmosphereresponsive staffdaily communication and photo updates
Address
10440 Us 1 North, Units 111/112/113, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 823-3354
Castle Brook Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Castle Brook Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, family-like environment with caring and attentive staff. Parents highlight the professionalism of the facility, quality of education from infancy through VPK, and their children's excitement about attending. Multiple reviewers emphasize feeling secure leaving their children in the staff's care and note significant developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffwarm wel
Address
2755 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 797-3710
Turtle Tots Academy LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Turtle Tots Academy is highly praised by parents for its caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report strong child development, academic readiness, and positive experiences with the VPK program. The facility is noted for open communication, individualized attention, and supportive leadership that works with families through challenges.

Loving and caring atmospherehighly qualified teachersstrong VPK program
Address
1681 Us1 South, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 770-2722
Brandt'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Brandt's Child Care Center receives universal praise from parents for its warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight smooth transitions, strong child development, and a family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering engaging activities that support both academic and social growth.

Caring and patient staffsmooth transitions for childrenstrong child development (academic and social)
Address
142 Masters Dr, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 829-5457
Family Partners
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Enchanted Forest Academy for its warm, caring staff who treat children like their own family members. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily photos and detailed updates, engaging learning activities, and a welcoming atmosphere that helps children thrive developmentally and emotionally.

Caring and professional staffstrong parent communication with daily photos and updatessafe and clean facility with natural lighting
Address
3475 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 797-2273
Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Tutor Time Learning Centers (Children's Courtyard) in St. Augustine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5 stars. Parents praise the dedicated and caring teachers, strong communication through the Sprout About app with live streaming and daily updates, and the nurturing environment that helps children thrive across all age groups from infants through VPK.

Excellent teacher-child relationshipsoutstanding communi
Address
125 Hampton Point Dr, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 230-4899
Brighton Day Academy, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Brighton Day Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, excellent communication through their app, and clean, secure facility that makes them feel confident leaving their children.

Loving and attentive staffexcellent communication and daily updates via appclean and secure facility
Address
1705 Sr 16, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 810-1986
Little Tot'S Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Tot's Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its caring, friendly staff, clean environment, affordable pricing, and strong educational programs including VPK. Parents report their children thrive from infancy through after-school care, with many families spanning multiple generations.

caring and attentive staffclean facilityaffordable prices
Address
31 Palmer St, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 829-9071
Roots & Wings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Guidepost Montessori for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing Montessori-based environment. Children show strong development and learning outcomes, with families reporting excellent communication and a welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple parents highlight the school's ability to support children with diverse needs, including those with autism.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilityMontessori-based learning environment
Address
210 Commerce Lake Dr, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 940-9410
Cathedral Parish Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Cathedral Parish Early Education Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise its faith-based approach, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental growth in their children's confidence, social skills, and overall learning. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and describe the center as feeling like family.

Faith-centered valuescaring and loving staffnurturing and warm environment
Address
10 Sebastian Ave, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 829-2933
Tech Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2980 Collins Ave, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 547-3490
Grandma'S Day Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Grandma's Day Care receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising small class sizes, friendly staff, competitive pricing, and creative activities. One parent reported a negative experience involving alleged dishonesty about their child's behavior.

Small classroom sizesfriendly and amazing staffcompetitive pricing
Address
35 Grant St, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 824-1845
The Village Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

The Village Academy has highly polarized reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and structured programming. However, recent reviews express concerns about a decline in quality following ownership changes, citing staff behavior, reduced activities, and unresolved complaints.

Caring and nurturing teachersbalanced structure and attentionsafe environment
Address
145 Lewis Point Rd, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 797-5909
Village Academy North
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Village Academy North receives mixed reviews with a stark divide between long-term satisfied families and recent critics. Positive reviews praise the nurturing environment, caring staff, and convenient programs, while negative reviews cite significant deterioration following a change in ownership, including decreased quality, unprofessional staff behavior, and reduced educational activities.

caring and nurturing staffstructured yet balanced approach to childcareconvenient additional activities (swim lessons)
Address
5970 Us Highway 1 N, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 824-7997
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy on Beach Boulevard in St. Augustine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, strong leadership from director Mrs. Dee, excellent communication, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. The center is noted for staff longevity, cleanliness, and making children genuinely excited to attend.

Warm and caring staffstrong leadership and approachability of director Mrs. Deeconsistent staff retention
Address
135 Nix Boat Yard Rd, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 829-3141
Lead The Way
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
83 Washington St, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 825-3601
The Village Academy'S Webster Extended Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
420 N Orange St, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 797-5909
Timberlin Creek Little Eagles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
555 Pine Tree Ln, St Augustine, FL
Phone
(904) 547-7411

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Frequently asked questions

There are 21 child daycare & preschools daycares in St Augustine, Florida, out of 35 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 St Augustine, 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
St Augustine offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 St Augustine for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in St Augustine 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.