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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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Kidworks Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise KidWorks Preschool for its attentive, caring staff and accessible management. The center is highlighted for individualized child development monitoring, transparent communication through webcams and apps, and strong academic preparation. All ten reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents noting significant improvements in their children's social, emotional, and academic growth.

Webcams and real-time monitoring via appconstant parent-teach
Address
3003 Nw 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL
Phone
(352) 335-1335
Kidworks Preschool, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
120 Sw 130th Way, Newberry, FL
Phone
(352) 331-3833
Green Shoots Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Green Shoots Academy receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff quality, cleanliness, and caring environment. One parent expressed serious safety concerns about a driver's reckless driving behavior during transportation.

Great staffclean facilitywell-behaved children
Address
503 S 32nd St, Fort Pierce, FL
Phone
(772) 672-4795
Little Pioneers Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Pioneers Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, educational quality, and family-like environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and receive excellent communication and individualized attention. One 1-star review contradicts this assessment without providing details.

caring and attentive staffeducational qualitychild development and speech advancement
Address
220 Nw 1st Ave, High Springs, FL
Phone
(386) 454-4381
Max Hasse Community Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Max Hasse Community Park is a highly-rated community facility in Naples that parents appreciate for its well-maintained grounds, diverse recreational amenities, and friendly staff. Families frequently visit for outdoor play, fitness classes, and community events. The park offers playgrounds, sports courts, a gym, and hosts special activities throughout the year.

Clean and well-maintained groundsfriendly and helpful staffaffordable gym memberships
Address
3390 Golden Gate Blvd W, Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 348-7500
Tiny Tots Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Tiny Tots Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere. The center offers free VPK using the Abeka program and is known for making children feel safe and loved. One parent reported a negative experience involving a staff change that affected their child's happiness.

Caring and approachable staffkind owner (Tabitha Gray and Donelle)fun and educational activities
Address
219 E Michigan Ave, Macclenny, FL
Phone
(904) 259-4737
Children'S Academy Preschool #5
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise this center for its 30+ year history, family-oriented approach, and safe, clean environment. Reviews highlight qualified staff, strong academic preparation for elementary school, and additional services like tutoring and aftercare. Multiple parents report satisfaction with their children's academic progress and development.

Experienced and caring staffclean facilityacademic focus and preparation for elementary school
Address
14140 Nw 23rd Ct, Opa Locka, FL
Phone
(305) 688-8141
The Fun Factory Of Palm River
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
536 South Maydell Drive, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bright Futures Early Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bright Futures Early Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the caring staff, accommodations for special needs, engaging activities, and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported concerns about their child's comfort during nap time and felt dismissed when raising these issues, leading to disenrollment.

Accommodates special needs and therapy schedulesstaff genuinely caring and friendlyengaging activities
Address
805 Hence Rd, Wildwood, FL
Phone
(352) 748-3109
Around The World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Around the World Learning Center in Kissimmee receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, nurturing staff who treat children like family, effective teaching methods that prepare children for kindergarten, and strong communication with parents. The center is noted for addressing developmental concerns, maintaining a clean environment, and offering quality VPK and camp programs.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic preparation for kindergarteneffective communication with parents
Address
2511 Trafalgar Blvd, Kissimmee, FL
Phone
(407) 350-4553
Bartow Wee Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bartow Wee Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff, particularly Ms. Sue and Ms. Tara, for their caring approach and developmental support. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academics, social skills, and confidence. One non-parent complaint mentions safety concerns regarding traffic speed in the residential area during drop-off.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-student relationshipsacademi
Address
1570 S Gordon Ave, Bartow, FL
Phone
(863) 533-7221
First Impressions Pre-School & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

First Impressions Pre-School & Day Care in Miami has highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the center for its loving, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff, particularly the director and teachers. However, two parents reported negative experiences involving exclusion, unprofessional communication, and unaddressed concerns about their children's well-being.

Caring and loving staffattentive individual attention to childrenprofessional teachers
Address
12300 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 235-8551
Fulford Christian Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Fulford Christian Day Care receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and experienced staff, Christian educational approach, and safe, welcoming environment. Parents highlight that children enjoy attending and benefit from quality instruction combined with faith-based learning.

caring and experienced teachersChristian educationsafe environment
Address
1900 Ne 164th St, North Miami Beach, FL
Phone
(305) 945-3505
Get Smart Kids Academy 1550 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Get Smart Kids Academy receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, loving staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and making strong academic and social progress. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, with included meals and bilingual Spanish instruction.

Warm and affectionate teacherssafe and clean facilitystrong academic progress
Address
1550 Ne 147th St, North Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 944-3499
Children'S Paradise Learning Center INC #4
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Children's Paradise Learning Center #4 for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly attend happily and show academic and social progress. The center is described as family-oriented, clean, and well-organized, serving infants through 8th grade.

Dedicated and loving teacherssafe and clean facilitiesexcellent parent communication
Address
470b W 49th St, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 819-1161
Early Years Montessori Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Years Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the school 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong academic curriculum, safe environment, and involved ownership. The school is described as family-like and exceeding educational expectations.

Loving and patient teachersstrong academics and curriculumsafe environment
Address
7755 Nw 178th St, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 557-5111
Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Future Leaders Academy of Kendall receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, cleanliness, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported concerns about teacher qualifications, poor treatment of children, and lack of respect for students.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitiesengaging activities
Address
16237 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 380-7280
Bright Imaginations INC. Dba Bright Imaginations Kiddie College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Bright Imaginations Kiddie College for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant academic growth and development. The facility is noted for educational programming, organized structure, and strong communication with parents.

Caring and patient staffsafe environmenteducational focus
Address
6075 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL
Phone
(863) 647-5437
Little Promises Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Promises Day Care Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported a negative incident involving harsh discipline from a teacher named Judy toward their four-year-old daughter.

Loving and nurturing staffclean facilityengaging activities
Address
15186 Sw 56th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 382-4424
Little Promises Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Promises Day Care Center in Miami receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and nurturing staff, clean facility, and engaging activities. However, one parent reported a concerning incident involving a teacher named Judy who allegedly yelled at and scared their four-year-old daughter.

Loving and nurturing staffclean and safe facilityengaging activities
Address
15194 Sw 56th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 382-4424
Little Steps II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Steps II in Palmetto Bay receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with children expressing genuine enthusiasm for attending and parents praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and family-like environment. However, there are two negative reviews citing past bullying incidents and poor customer service regarding language accommodation.

Caring and dedicated teacherssupportive director Wendywell-structured curriculum
Address
17051 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL
Phone
(786) 242-1899
Tiny Tykes Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Tiny Tykes Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and qualified staff, strong early education programs, and clean, secure facility. Parents report their children have learned significantly, feel happy and loved, and are well-prepared for future schooling. The center is frequently recommended and parents highlight excellent communication and responsive staff.

Caring and passionate staffqualified caregiversstrong early education and VPK programs
Address
18 Ne 6th St, Homestead, FL
Phone
(305) 242-8100
Village South Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Village South Child Care Center is a residential treatment facility specializing in substance abuse recovery programs rather than traditional daycare. Most recent reviews are highly positive, with clients crediting the structured program, caring staff, and individualized treatment plans for their recovery from addiction. One negative review from 1996 describes poor treatment and financial practices during a women with children program.

Caring and supportive staffeffective individualized treatment plansstructured program environment
Address
425 Ne 31st St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 573-3784
World Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

World Children's Academy in Hialeah receives consistently high praise from parents who value the nurturing environment and hands-on leadership of Director Gretel. Parents emphasize the safe, loving atmosphere, professional staff, detailed communication, and quality educational activities that keep children engaged and happy.

caring and professional teachershands-on director involvementexcellent communication and daily updates
Address
900 Hialeah Dr, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 884-4121
Love Comes First Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Love Comes First Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners, staff, cleanliness, educational quality, and caring environment. The facility is credited with preparing children well for kindergarten and teaching important life skills. One parent reported a negative experience involving alleged corporal punishment by a teacher.

Safe environmentexcellent educational preparation for kindergartencaring and attentive staff
Address
8630 Sr 70 East, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Phone
(941) 755-7800
Discovery Learning Academy Dba Bright Imaginations Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Bright Imaginations Learning Center for its professional, caring staff who prioritize child development and safety. The facility maintains strong communication with parents, implements secure entry systems, and maintains clean environments. Children show successful transitions to kindergarten and parents report high satisfaction with their children's progress and adjustment.

Professional and caring staffstrong communication with parentssecure building access with double-lock system
Address
3915 Old Road 37, Lakeland, FL
Phone
(863) 701-0331
Early Years Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Years Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong academic curriculum, and hands-on director Cristina. Parents report children are well-prepared for school, the facility is clean and well-maintained, and the school provides home-cooked meals and active family involvement.

Experiencedlong-tenured staffcaring and attentive teachers
Address
17790 Nw 78th Ave, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 824-3500
Kayleen'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kayleen's Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from long-term families who praise the warm, family-like environment and genuinely caring staff. Parents highlight the center's strong focus on children's emotional, social, and academic growth, with many families having enrolled their children for multiple years. The facility is known for its attentive teachers, structured programs, and sense of community.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereemotional and social development support
Address
10855 Sw 72nd St, Ste 30, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 274-5553
Get Smart Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Get Smart Kids Academy receives universal praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment with caring, dedicated teachers who foster both academic and social-emotional development. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness, safety, structured routines, and inclusive atmosphere, with many noting significant progress in their children's learning and confidence. The bilingual Spanish environment, included meals, and supportive staff are frequently cited as standout features.

Caring and loving teachersclean and safe facilitystructured yet nurturing environment
Address
1565 Ne 125th St, North Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 895-5993
Get Smart Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Get Smart Kids Academy receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, and strong academic and social development outcomes for their children. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, security protocols, inclusive atmosphere, and practical benefits like included meals and bilingual Spanish instruction.

Loving and attentive teachersclean and secure facilitywarm welcoming environment
Address
1580 Ne 125th St, North Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 895-5993

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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.