How do I choose the right daycare in Venice?

When choosing a daycare in Venice, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Venice, Florida (8 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Venice?

Venice offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities Church Daycare — 7 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Florida?

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 Venice for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Venice

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.

Christ Methodist Child Development Center

4.56 score

4.7(20)

1475 Center Rd, Venice, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 40 children

Christ Methodist Child Development Center is a religious facility in Venice, Florida with a 4.7/5 Google rating. All available reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews focus primarily on worship services and church fellowship rather than childcare-specific experiences.

Welcoming and friendly communitystrong pastoral leadershipquality Bible study and teachingmoving worship experiences

Lakeside Lutheran Church Day Care

4.56 score

4.7(20)

2401 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 199 children

Lakeside Lutheran Church Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Reviews highlight a welcoming, warm environment with strong spiritual teaching and community involvement. Staff are described as friendly and accommodating.

Welcoming and warm atmosphereknowledgeable pastorstrong faith-based teachingfriendly staff

Children First @ Our Mother'S House

3.86 score

3.8(12)

405 Manatee Court, Venice, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children

Our Mother's House is a supportive residential program for single mothers and their children in Venice, Florida. Most reviewers praise the comprehensive support including free childcare, housing assistance, counseling, educational opportunities, and case worker support. However, some residents report challenges with strict rules, inconsistent case worker compassion, interpersonal conflicts among residents, and inflexible enforcement of program requirements.

Free chil

Toy Box Preschool

3.71 score

3.5(7)

320 Mccall Rd N, Venice, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

Toy Box Preschool in Venice, Florida receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and director Brittany. However, two parents reported serious concerns including alleged improper expulsion practices and claims of inadequate child care and illegal discipline.

Caring and cheerful teachersengaging curriculumattentive director (Brittany)children are happy

Happy Hearts Early Learning Center

3.03 score

2.7(15)

620 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 67 children

Happy Hearts Early Learning Center has received highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise recent management changes, cleanliness, nutritious meals, and knowledgeable staff with affordable pricing. However, negative reviews raise serious safety and supervision concerns, including inadequate facility security, children left unattended, unexplained injuries, harsh treatment by staff, and high teacher turnover.

Clean facilitycaring and knowledgeable staffexpe

Child Daycare & Preschools in Venice, Florida

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Venice, Florida, making up 53% of the 15 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 Venice, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Venice, Florida, out of 15 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 Venice, 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

Venice offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
Church Daycare — 7 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 Venice for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Venice 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.

8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Venice, Florida

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Venice

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South County Family Y M C A Childcare

Academy Of Creative Learning

Children First @ Our Mother'S House

Shamrock Preschool

Toy Box Preschool

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