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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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Lil Pals
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Lil Pals in Tampa is highly rated by most parents who praise the caring, bilingual staff and clean, safe environment with educational programs and transportation services. However, one parent reported concerns about staff professionalism and inadequate support for their child's behavioral needs during enrollment in the part-time VPK program.

caring and well-trained staffclean and safe facilitybilingual teachers (English and Spanish)
Address
1010 S. 76th Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Discovery Point Development Center #34
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Discovery Point Lutz receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean, well-maintained facility. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with excellent daily communication and enriching activities. The center is described as a warm, loving environment where children feel safe and excited to attend.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and well-maintained classroomsdaily app updates and parent communication
Address
5203 W Lutz Lake Fern, Lutz, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Presbyterian Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

First Presbyterian Learning Center in Plant City has a 4.5/5 Google rating. Parents praise both the early learning and aftercare programs, highlighting wonderful and friendly staff with excellent care for children.

Amazing programswonderful stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
404 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids R Tops, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kids R Tops for its warm, caring staff who are deeply involved in children's development and well-being. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and nurturing, with teachers who communicate regularly with parents and accommodate individual learning needs. Multiple reviews highlight long-term enrollment and multi-generational family attendance, indicating strong parent satisfaction and trust.

Caring and attentive staffwarm and positive environmenteffective communication with parents
Address
215 N. Kingsway Road, Brandon, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Put Them First Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2229 Carver Ave, Fort Myers, FL
Phone
(239) 226-1517
Time Of Wonder Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Time of Wonder Academy receives universal 5-star praise from parents who highlight the loving, dedicated staff and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for school advancement. The facility is described as clean, safe, and providing excellent communication with families.

Caring and nurturing staffsmooth transitions for new studentsclean and safe facility
Address
5130 Eisenhower Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Straight A'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Straight A's Preschool in Lehigh Acres receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, strong safety measures, bilingual instruction, and comprehensive educational programs. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally at the facility.

Patient and caring teachersbilingual education (Spanish)fingerprint check-in/out system
Address
5580 8th Street W, Suite 6 & 7, Lehigh Acres, FL
Phone
(239) 368-2773
Jean Piaget Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Jean Piaget Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the qualified and passionate teaching staff, nurturing environment, and well-designed curriculum that balances academics with character development. Parents report their children thrive at the center through engaging activities, personalized attention, and strong leadership, with many families remaining enrolled for multiple years and recommending the school to others.

Qualified and passionate teacherspersonalized student supportnurturing and intellectually stimulating environment
Address
3764 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 823-7888
Knowledge Builders @Colonial Drive Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Knowledge Builders @Colonial Drive Park receives consistently high praise from parents for its after-school and summer camp programs. Parents highlight the combination of academic support, field trips, physical activities, and affordable pricing as major strengths. Staff are frequently commended for being caring, attentive, and supportive of children's academic and social development.

Field trips twice weeklyfree lunch and snacksaffordable pricing
Address
10750 Sw 156th Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 234-1645
Acres Of Fun Child Care, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Acres of Fun Child Care receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and child-centered approach. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and elementary school, with strong academic performance and genuine joy in attending. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and family-oriented.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean facilitylarge playground with separate areas for younger children
Address
6262 62nd Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
All About Learning Preschool Of Largo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

All About Learning Preschool of Largo receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient teachers and clean facility. Parents report their children feel safe, happy, and engaged in learning, with many noting improved communication and developmental progress.

Warm and nurturing environmentkind and patient teachersclean facility
Address
557 Clearwater/Largo Road, Largo, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Genius Learn And Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Genius Learn and Play receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for attentive staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and child development. However, one parent reported serious concerns about unethical financial practices, including a non-refundable deposit without written policy and allegedly falsified consent forms.

attentive and caring staffclean and safe facilitieseducational activities and learning programs
Address
18950 Sw 106 Ave, Suite #123-124, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 250-4360
Miami Children'S Museum Smart Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise Miami Children's Museum as an engaging, interactive venue with diverse educational exhibits suitable for toddlers and young children. Most visitors highlight the fun hands-on activities and reasonable parking costs, though some adults find the experience tiring due to facility limitations.

Interactive exhibitsaffordable parking ($2/hour)variety of role-play activities (grocery store
Address
980 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 373-5437
Miami Dade Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces- Camp Matecombe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Camp Matecombe is a well-maintained park with a brand-new, nature-inspired playground featuring unique structures like a large slide and climbing equipment suitable for various ages. Parents praise the thoughtful design and cleanliness, though several practical concerns limit the experience.

Excellent playground design with unique structureswell-maintained facilitiesgood variety of play equipment
Address
13841 Sw 120th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 752-4965
Miami Lakes A+ Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Miami Lakes A+ Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its family-oriented environment, attentive and caring staff, and strong communication. Parents report their children thrive socially and academically, feel safe and at home, and are happy to attend daily. The owners are actively present and responsive to parent concerns.

caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
13905 Nw 67th Ave, Miami Lakes, FL
Phone
(305) 562-2236
Mini Me Day Care Learning Center II INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mini Me Day Care Learning Center II in Miami receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the clean facilities, bilingual education, caring staff, nutritious homemade food, and strong curriculum, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including alleged physical handling (pinching, pulling by ear), verbal abuse, inadequate supervision, inappropriate behavior by staff, and dismissive responses to parental compl

Address
11865 Sw 26th St, Ste H1, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 227-9111
Pinocchio Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Pinocchio Day Care for its family-like atmosphere, attentive director Susana Garcia, and caring staff. All reviews highlight children's happiness, safety, and development across social, emotional, and educational areas. Parents express high confidence and satisfaction with their childcare experience.

Director Susana Garcia's dedication and presencecaring and qualified teachersfamily-oriented environment
Address
100 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 556-2627
Gingerbread School - Azalea
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Gingerbread School - Azalea for its nurturing, caring staff and welcoming environment. Children show significant growth academically and emotionally, with parents noting improved confidence, self-regulation skills, and enthusiasm for attending. The school's thoughtful curriculum, clean facilities, and strong parent communication are highlighted as key strengths.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and engaging environmentthoughtful curriculum promoting creativity and learning
Address
1480 74th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Little Steps Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Precious Little Steps Learning Center in Miami Gardens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, owners (the Smiths), and strong communication. However, there are isolated concerns about illness and a reported instance of rude customer service when attempting to enroll a child.

caring and compassionate staffresponsive to parent concernsgood communication
Address
18324 Nw 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
Phone
(305) 651-2840
Greenacres Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Greenacres Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight excellent communication, structured learning, and long-term enrollment loyalty. One negative review reports a child with developmental delays was asked to leave after three months.

Warm and caring teachersexcellent daily communicationpersonalized attention to individual children
Address
9110 102nd Avenue North, Largo, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the Selby Preschool program at this facility for fostering children's growth and interests, with consistently positive feedback about the beautiful campus, safe environment, and excellent staff. Communication with parents through the Dojo app and daily activity photos is highlighted as a strength. Children are reported to be happy and eager to attend daily.

Staff professionalism and excellencebeautiful and safe campuschild growth and development
Address
4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lakeside Academy And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Lakeside Academy for its caring staff, particularly director Ms. Jackie, and its strong academic curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show advanced development across academic, social, and emotional domains. The facility is described as a nurturing community that balances structured learning with play and fun activities.

Caring and loving staffStrong academic curriculumChildren excited to attend
Address
8000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Dover Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2820 S. Gallagher Road, Dover, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Early Scholars Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Scholars Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing, intellectually stimulating environment and passionate staff led by director Ms. Carol. Parents consistently highlight the cleanliness of the facility, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and well-planned curriculum with regular progress updates and parent conferences.

Clean and safe facilitypassionate and caring staffstrong academic curriculum
Address
3515 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mango Rec Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

MANGO REC CENTER is a well-maintained recreational facility in Seffner that offers multiple amenities including playgrounds, dog park, basketball, pickleball, and drone park. Parents consistently praise the new equipment, safety features, cleanliness, and variety of activities suitable for different ages and family members.

Recently renovatednew and well-maintained equipmentsafe playground surfaces with foam padding
Address
11717 Clay Pit Road, Seffner, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
We Love The Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
608 E Morgan Street, Brandon, FL
Phone
(813) 315-9887
Building Dreams Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Building Dreams Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, warm environment, and strong communication. However, one parent reported serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, a DCF investigation, and claimed mishandling by management. The facility features camera access, meals provided, and a welcoming atmosphere appreciated by satisfied families.

caring and attentive teacherswarm and welcoming environmentmeals provided
Address
2361 S Beech Road, West Palm Beach, FL
Phone
(561) 687-8266
Future Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Future Kids Academy in Lake Worth receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, friendly staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, safe, clean, and making significant academic progress across all age groups from infants through kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculumclean facilities
Address
5765 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL
Phone
(561) 432-7887
Kingswood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kingswood Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, well-trained staff and clean, safe facility. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, developmental progress, included meals, and responsive communication as key strengths.

caring and trained staffclean facilitydaily photo updates
Address
2200 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach, FL
Phone
(561) 749-9000
Oceanside Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Oceanside Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the caring, qualified staff, strong academic support, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and have formed meaningful friendships.

Exceptional homework support and academic instructioncaring and attentive teachersstrong communication with parents
Address
5937 Roebuck Road, Jupiter, FL
Phone
(561) 746-2889

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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.