Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Venice, FL
Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Venice. Average rating: 3.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Venice, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 3.97/5
- Parent reviews
- 105
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Venice has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 105 parent reviews averaging 3.97/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 34292 zip code, averaging 4.85 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1Christ Methodist Child Development Center4.56 score4.7(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 - 2Lakeside Lutheran Church Day Care4.56 score4.7(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 - 3Children First @ Our Mother'S House3.86 score3.8(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 - 4Toy Box Preschool3.71 score3.5(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 - 5Happy Hearts Early Learning Center3.03 score2.7(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.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Venice
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 105 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Venice, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Venice zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34292 | 5 | 4.85 | 2 | |
| 34293 | 5 | 3.76 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Venice (16–342 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Venice based on parent reviews
South County Family Y M C A Childcare
701 Center Rd, Venice, FL
One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness and the program's comprehensive offerings, including year-round care and acceptance of ELC. Another reviewer notes that staff members frequently use cell phones for texting and emails while on duty, which they feel should not be permitted.
Academy Of Creative Learning
1602 Banyan Drive, Venice, FL
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting a supportive environment and reasonable pricing, while another reports an aggressive staff member and exorbitant fees. These contrasting experiences suggest significant inconsistency in the quality of care and administrative practices.
Children First @ Our Mother'S House
405 Manatee Court, Venice, FL
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.
Shamrock Preschool
3064 Shamrock Dr, Venice, FL
One parent describes the center as having a 'run down' appearance with dirt-covered children, attributing this to extensive outdoor play and unique toys. Another parent highlights the staff's dedication to child development and notes that their children are happy and excited to attend.
Toy Box Preschool
320 Mccall Rd N, Venice, FL
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.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Venice have an average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.08 stars. Our analysis covers 105 parent reviews.
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.
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One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness and the program's comprehensive offerings, including year-round care and acceptance of ELC. Another reviewer notes that staff members frequently use cell phones for texting and emails while on duty, which they feel should not be permitted.
- Address
- 701 Center Rd, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
- Address
- 405 Manatee Court, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting a supportive environment and reasonable pricing, while another reports an aggressive staff member and exorbitant fees. These contrasting experiences suggest significant inconsistency in the quality of care and administrative practices.
- Address
- 1602 Banyan Drive, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
- Address
- 320 Mccall Rd N, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent describes the center as having a 'run down' appearance with dirt-covered children, attributing this to extensive outdoor play and unique toys. Another parent highlights the staff's dedication to child development and notes that their children are happy and excited to attend.
- Address
- 3064 Shamrock Dr, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents highlight the center's friendly and helpful staff, noting that teachers are respectful and keep families informed. Reviewers appreciate the supportive enrollment process and the program's focus on education, speech development, and daily nutrition.
- Address
- 800 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1200 Center Rd, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice, FL
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
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