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5,148 Child Daycare & Preschools in Florida

Browse 5,148 child daycare & preschools across Florida. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Florida

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Florida can make the decision-making process smoother.

Florida has about 6,929 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Florida. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Florida

There are 6,929 daycares in Florida: 312 headstart facilities, 370 before/after school centers, 1,099 religious facility daycares, and 5,148 childcare and preschool centers.

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The Schmidt Family Ymca Child Development Center At Mae Volen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Schmidt Family YMCA Child Development Center at Mae Volen is a senior day center (not a traditional child daycare) that receives consistently high praise from visitors and families. Parents and volunteers commend the caring, friendly staff, diverse activity programs, and comprehensive services including transportation, meals, and entertainment.

Compassionate and welcoming staffclean facilitydiverse activities (chair exercise
Address
1515 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Coneer'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise CONEER'S LEARNING CENTER for its small, clean environment and caring staff led by owner/director Mrs. Karen. Children show strong development and growth, with parents reporting high satisfaction and lasting relationships with the school. Multiple families recommend it for quality care and effective early childhood education.

caring and attentive staffstrong child development and learningclean facility
Address
411 East Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jule'S Tiny Treasures Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Jules's Tiny Treasures Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean, organized environment. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and receive individualized attention. The center is described as family-oriented and welcoming, with flexible enrollment options including ELC acceptance.

Caring and friendly staffclean and organized facilitychildren happy and eager to attend
Address
2465 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who describe it as a top-tier daycare with exceptional, caring staff and a nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, engagement in activities, and smooth adjustments to the center. The facility is noted as worth the wait despite a long waitlist and is considered the best childcare option in the Pinellas County area.

Warm and caring staff with high tenureexcellent communication and daily photo updateswell-structured and creative activities
Address
400 Lake Avenue Ne, Largo, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Thomas "Jet" Jackson Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Thomas 'Jet' Jackson Recreation Center is a community recreation facility in St. Petersburg that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the clean facilities, courteous staff, and inclusive approach to serving children with diverse needs. The center offers various amenities including gym facilities, sports programs, and event hosting capabilities.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and courteous staffinclusive environment for children with special needs
Address
1000 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Walter Fuller Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Walter Fuller Recreation Center is a well-maintained community park facility in St. Petersburg that offers diverse recreational amenities for families. Parents consistently praise its cleanliness, upkeep, and variety of activities including playgrounds, sports fields, pool, lake, and walking trails.

Clean and well-maintained groundsfenced-in playground for childrenmultiple sports facilities (soccer
Address
7891 26th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A + Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

A+ Learning Center in Plant City has mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the cleanliness, teacher quality, and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving police intervention related to staff conduct and questioned the owner's response.

Clean facilitycaring and sweet teacherswelcoming environment
Address
1109 W. Grant Street, Plant City, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Campbell Park Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Campbell Park Recreation Center is a highly-rated multipurpose facility in St. Petersburg offering various recreational activities including a skate park, soccer fields, basketball courts, and playground areas. Parents consistently praise the cleanliness of the facilities and the variety of amenities available for different age groups and skill levels.

Excellent facility cleanlinesswell-designed skate park with multiple bowls and snake runsfriendly staff
Address
601 14th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kidz World Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
50 50th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Blessed Beginnings Preschool Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Blessed Beginnings Preschool Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, daily communication updates, and loving environment for infants and toddlers. One parent reported concerns about sanitation practices and inconsistent staff treatment, though they acknowledged good communication.

Caring and loving staffdaily app updates with photos and activity logsclean environment (per most reviews)
Address
3211 Sanchez Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Carlton Academy Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Carlton Academy Day School receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe and clean environment, engaging curriculum, and strong communication through the Procare app. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and show enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and nurturing teacherssafe and clean facilitystrong developmental progress
Address
205 N. Brush Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Invicta Enterprises Of Sarasota Dba Bizzy Bee Early Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Bizzy Bee Early Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring teaching staff, engaging learning activities, clean facilities, and family-like atmosphere. One 4-star review commended the teachers but raised concerns about administrative leadership and perceived staffing issues during peak times.

Caring and dedicated teaching staffengaging hands-on activities (gardeningfarming
Address
4424 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindergarten Prep INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kindergarten Prep Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring teachers, engaging learning environment, and child development outcomes. However, one parent reported serious communication failures regarding their child's dismissal from the program, claiming lack of notice and unprofessional handling.

Caring and dedicated teacherspositive learning environmentchildren enjoy attending
Address
3186 Abbington St, North Port, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kingdom Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Kingdom Academy is a highly-rated preschool in Sarasota with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and safe, clean learning environment. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically, with many families crediting the school for their children's long-term educational success.

Caring and experienced staffstrong academic preparationclean facility
Address
1801 Lockwood Ridge Road N, Sarasota, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eagle Lakes Community Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Eagle Lakes Community Park is a highly-rated recreational facility in Naples offering affordable admission ($1.50-$2.00) with water attractions, trails, and sports amenities. Parents praise it as an excellent family-friendly destination with pools, water slides, basketball courts, and walking paths suitable for all ages.

Affordable admissionwater slidespools with wading areas for young children
Address
11565 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 252-3527
East Naples Community Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

NOTE: The reviews provided are not for daycare services, but rather for East Naples Community Park's pickleball facilities and recreational amenities. Reviews consistently praise the park's 64 pickleball courts, well-maintained facilities, friendly community, and additional amenities like walking trails and sports courts.

Excellent pickleball courts64 courts availablewell-maintained facilities
Address
3500 Thomasson Dr, Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 793-4414
Primrose School Of North Naples
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Primrose School of North Naples for exceptional care, nurturing environment, and strong communication. Children show significant developmental growth across social, emotional, and academic areas. Staff are described as warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development.

Excellent parent communicationclean and safe facilitycaring and attentive staff
Address
4510 Executive Dr, Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 774-6767
Shining Stars Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Shining Stars Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, nurturing environment, and rigorous academic curriculum. Parents report their children develop advanced academic skills, transition smoothly to kindergarten and elementary school, and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility is described as a top choice in the Sarasota area.

Caring and personable staffstrong academic curriculumadvanced student a
Address
Shining Stars Learning Cent, Sarasota, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Veterans Community Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This is a community park facility in Naples, Florida, not a daycare center. Reviews praise it as a well-maintained park with diverse recreational amenities and activities for families and pets. Parents appreciate the clean facilities, friendly atmosphere, and variety of sports courts and playgrounds available.

Well-maintained facilitiesmultiple sports options (pickleballtennis
Address
1895 Veterans Park Dr, Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 566-2367
Vineyards Community Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Vineyards Community Park is a well-maintained facility in Naples with extensive recreational amenities. Parents consistently praise the clean grounds, helpful staff, and variety of activities for families including sports facilities, water features, and playground areas. The park is noted as an ideal location for family outings and events.

Well-maintained groundssplash padsoccer fields
Address
6231 Arbor Blvd W, Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 353-9669
Mary Help Boys And Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Mary Help Boys and Girls Club in Tampa receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.6/5 rating. Reviewers praise the caring staff, religious environment, and extensive recreational activities including horseback riding, water sports, and summer camps. The facility is described as a special, welcoming community that serves families across multiple generations.

Caring and kind staffChristian values and faith-based environmentextensive recreational activities (horseback riding
Address
6400 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Academy At Griffin Harbor (The)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Academy at Griffin Harbor as an excellent, caring educational facility with dedicated teachers who treat children and families like family. The small school size, faith-based environment, reasonable pricing, and engaging curriculum receive particular acclaim. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents expressing high satisfaction and long-term loyalty to the center.

Caring and passionate teacherssmall school size with strong parent-teacher relationshipsengaging multi-sensory curriculum
Address
4650 Sw 30 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children In The Spirit Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
1500 Nw 3 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Croissant Park F.L.A.S.H. Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews describe Croissant Park F.L.A.S.H. Program as a spacious outdoor facility with well-maintained grounds offering diverse recreational activities including sports fields, splash pad, and open green space. Parents praise the safe environment, variety of amenities, and staff dedication to child safety and enjoyment.

Large open fieldsports facilities (baseballfootball
Address
245 West Park Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gethsemane Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews focus on spiritual experiences, worship services, and community support rather than childcare services. Parents appreciate the family atmosphere and religious teachings.

Family atmosphereBible teachingsChristian community support
Address
5201 Sw 18 Street, Hollywood, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hollywood Hills United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews are mixed and appear to conflate the church facility with the preschool program. Most reviewers praise the church community, pastoral leadership, and events. However, one detailed review criticizes a Halloween event for poor organization, unattentive staff, and lack of customer service.

Wonderful pastorhigh-quality teachinggreat community
Address
400 N. 35 Avenue, Hollywood, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Linda'S Kids Garden
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Linda's Kids Garden is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, strong developmental progress of children, and welcoming family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured curriculum, and affordability.

caring and patient staffchild development and learning progressfamily-like atmosphere
Address
26 Nw 8 Avenue, Hallandale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Ones In The Meadows
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Ones in the Meadows is highly praised by parents for its warm, family-like environment and dedicated staff led by director Irene. Parents consistently highlight small class sizes, attentive teachers, engaging activities, strong communication, and a safe, nurturing atmosphere that supports both learning and emotional development.

Caring and loving staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionengaging activities and art projects
Address
4107 Hollywood Boulvard, Hollywood, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Renee'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
420 Ne 2 Avenue, Hallandale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shepherd Of The Coast Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Shepherd of the Coast Learning Center for its small, nurturing environment where children receive individualized attention and thrive academically and emotionally. Staff members are described as dedicated, caring, and highly responsive to children's needs. The facility emphasizes Christian values, maintains strong security, and keeps parents well-informed through regular updates and photos.

Small class sizes with individualized attentiondedicated and caring staffsafe and secure environment
Address
1901 E. Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5,148 child daycare & preschools daycares across Florida. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Florida are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Florida, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Florida sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Florida vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.