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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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City Of Hialeah/Slade Creative Learning And Play Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews describe a well-maintained community park with diverse recreational facilities including basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, and outdoor exercise equipment. Parents consistently praise its family-friendly atmosphere, cleanliness, safety, and free access. The facility is popular for sports, fitness, and family activities.

Well-maintained facilitiesmultiple sports courts and fieldsfree access with no parking fees
Address
2501 W 74th St, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 818-2993
Homestead Hospital Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Unable to provide summary. The reviews provided are for Baptist Health Emergency Care and Homestead Hospital medical facilities, not for Homestead Hospital Early Learning Center daycare. No parent reviews of the daycare center were included in the submitted data.

None - reviews are for hospital/emergency care facilitiesnot a daycare center
Address
975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL
Phone
(786) 243-8160
Country Village Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Country Village Preschool (also known as Children's Courtyard) in Land O Lakes receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive, caring staff, effective communication, engaging learning activities, and happy children who enjoy attending. Multiple parents reported significant improvements after switching from other local childcare centers.

Attentive and caring staffstrong teacher-student relationshipsexcellent parent communication and daily updates
Address
17727 Mentmore Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL
Phone
(813) 920-8700
Discovery Point #62 Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Discovery Point #62 for its caring, qualified staff, clean facilities, and strong educational curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, well-behaved, and well-prepared for school advancement. Parents appreciate the facility's communication tools, transparency, and family-oriented environment.

Caring and qualified teachersclean facilitiesstrong curriculum
Address
5415 Post Oak Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
Phone
(813) 907-8892
Discovery Point 41
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise Discovery Point Lexington Oaks for excellent staff care, clean facilities, and strong educational outcomes. Children are consistently described as happy and well-behaved, with parents noting strong communication through daily app updates and teacher engagement. Multiple parents report their children's academic success and readiness for elementary school.

caring and qualified staffclean facilitiesspacious building
Address
27830 Summergate Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
Phone
(813) 994-2700
Miami Gardens Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Miami Gardens Montessori receives mostly positive reviews praising teachers, staff care, and individualized instruction that supports child development. However, multiple parents express serious concerns about the director's management style and undisclosed or recurring fees that feel excessive.

Caring and attentive teachersindividualized and personalized teaching approachclean and organized facility
Address
18690 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 974-2063
Mini Me Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Mini Me Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, skilled staff, structured academic programs, and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally. Parents highlight the strong communication, nutritious meals, and genuine passion of teachers. One negative review cited concerns about staff capacity and communication barriers for a child with special needs.

Caring and attentive staffskilled teaching techniquesbalanced academics and fun activities
Address
17550 Sw 137th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 238-9009
Noah'S Ark Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Noah's Ark Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring teachers, engaging activities, and strong leadership under Director Ms. Sue. However, one detailed negative review describes serious concerns about teacher conduct, verbal humiliation of a child, and administrative issues with VPK enrollment tracking.

Caring and attentive teachersdaily parent communicationdevelopmental progress in children
Address
338 Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
Phone
(386) 677-0336
Smart Start Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and educational programs, though a small number of parents report serious concerns about staffing levels, classroom management, and curriculum. The facility is noted for extended hours, fresh food, and VPK preparation, with strong parent-teacher communication cited as a key strength.

Clean facilityfriendly and caring staffextended hours (6am-6pm)
Address
1883 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL
Phone
(386) 228-3345
Southeast Volusia Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the Southeast Volusia Family YMCA daycare for its kind and knowledgeable staff, particularly highlighting the director Saphyia's attention to children's comfort and development. The facility offers quality childcare alongside excellent gym amenities including a pool with swim lessons, modern equipment, and various classes. Children transition well to the center and parents report positive experiences with staff patience and care.

Kind and knowledgeable
Address
148 W Turgot Ave, Edgewater, FL
Phone
(386) 409-9622
A Child'S Place INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Child's Place Inc for its caring, well-trained staff and safe, clean environment where children are excited to attend. Reviews highlight the center's focus on learning, fun activities, and accommodating approach to family needs. One parent commended staff for their exceptional emergency response during a medical incident.

Caring and friendly staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
6200 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
Phone
(352) 375-8900
Abacus Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Abacus Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the quality of staff, strong curriculum, and visible developmental progress in their children, including academic readiness and social-emotional growth.

High-quality and caring teachersstrong early learning curriculumexcellent communication with parents
Address
5205 Sw 91st Dr, Gainesville, FL
Phone
(352) 376-1492
Noah'S Ark Academy Bonita Springs
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Noah's Ark Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, strong educational curriculum, and faith-based environment. Children show significant developmental progress and genuinely enjoy attending.

caring and loving staffdedicated owner (Ms. Angelia)strong curriculum with developmental results
Address
27970 Crown Lake Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL
Phone
(239) 498-2275
Great Beginning II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Great Beginning II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's academic progress, emotional development, and enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, and strong parent communication.

Kind and patient teachersacademic and educational programmingclean facility with daily cleaning
Address
10155 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL
Phone
(352) 592-4441
Celebrity Kids Club Of Miami Dade
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Celebrity Kids Club of Miami Gardens is a preschool/VPK facility that parents consistently praise for strong academic preparation for kindergarten and elementary school. Staff are described as welcoming, hands-on, and passionate about child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. The facility is noted for cleanliness, engaging activities including field trips, and transparent communication with parents.

Strong kindergarten readinessthorough curriculumclean facility
Address
2740 Nw 169th Ter, Miami Gardens, FL
Phone
(305) 623-9130
Backyard Bears Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Backyard Bears Day School receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from Director Margie and Assistant Director Saruka, and a stimulating environment where children thrive and enjoy attending daily.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent leadershipclean facility
Address
27300 Dayflower Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
Phone
(813) 991-5499
Columbus Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
4629 Middlebrook Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 425-3367
Future Leaders Academy II INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Future Leaders Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight strong academic results, caring staff, structured learning environment, and family-oriented atmosphere that keeps children engaged and eager to attend.

Strong academic foundation and early learning skillskind and attentive teachers who go above and beyondstructured yet nurturing environment
Address
18000 Nw 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
Phone
(786) 916-5681
Garden Of Light Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Garden of Light Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the qualified, caring staff, strong academic outcomes, and the center's Christian faith-based curriculum that emphasizes prayer and character development.

Dedicated and patient staffstrong academic advancement and early literacy skillsChristian faith-based education
Address
1171 Ne 149th St, North Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 944-8001
Kids Learning Center Of South Dade
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Learning Center of South Dade receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising dedicated staff, clean facilities, quality homemade food, and a well-rounded curriculum. Most parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making strong academic progress. However, some concerns have been raised about location, language barriers among staff, and isolated incidents of alleged mistreatment.

Passionate and caring teachersclean facilityhomemade
Address
11500 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 573-3017
Kids Zone Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kids Zone Day Care Center in Miami receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the nurturing, family-like environment, dedicated staff (particularly owner Yoli), strong educational curriculum, and safe facilities. Multiple families have used the center across generations and report their children are eager to attend and show significant developmental progress.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmospherestrong early literacy and educational programs
Address
15828 Sw 137th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 378-6964
Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center in Miami Gardens receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising its academic curriculum and long-term student success. Multiple reviewers report their children developed strong educational foundations that led to success in public school and beyond. One negative review cited staff rudeness and inconsistent policies on snacks.

Strong academic curriculumchallenging courseworkcaring teachers
Address
19101 Nw 5th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
Phone
(305) 770-3733
Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
12907 Ne 7th Ave, North Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 892-3005
Greater Miami Adventist Academy Early Childhood Education And Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Greater Miami Adventist Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe learning environment, and emphasis on faith-based education. Most parents report their children thrive academically and behaviorally at the school. However, one parent raised serious concerns about inadequate bullying prevention and administration's failure to address reported incidents.

Caring and dedicated teachers and staffpositi
Address
500 Nw 122nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 220-5955
Kids Learning Center Of South Dade III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Kids Learning Center of South Dade III for its dedicated and caring staff, clean facility, and well-rounded curriculum. The center is highlighted for strong academics, character education, bilingual learning opportunities, and creating a warm community atmosphere where children thrive.

Passionate and attentive teachersclean facilityhomemade quality food
Address
10825 Sw 184th St, Cutler Bay, FL
Phone
(305) 253-3613
Little One'S Academy Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little One's Academy for its spacious facilities, caring and dedicated staff, and strong academic progress. Children reportedly demonstrate learning gains in literacy, speech, and behavior while remaining happy and well-cared for. The school is commended for safety focus, open communication, and welcoming environment.

Spacious facilitiesfriendly and caring staffstrong academic learning outcomes
Address
2527 Opa Locka Blvd, Bay A, Opa Locka, FL
Phone
(786) 238-7005
North Miami Beach Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

NORTH MIAMI BEACH LEARNING CENTER INC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational focus, and clean facilities. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about staff qualifications, communication with parents, and handling of behavioral incidents, particularly for children with special needs.

Caring and attentive staffstrong emphasis on educationclean and organized facility
Address
16605 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 354-4009
Nuevo Amanecer Day Care Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Nuevo Amanecer Day Care for its welcoming, clean environment and dedicated teaching staff. Teachers are noted for going above and beyond in child engagement and communication with parents. Children reportedly arrive and leave happy, with positive attitudes toward attending.

Caring and experienced teachersclean facilitypositive atmosphere
Address
5042 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 362-1112
O'Farrill Learning Center At Perrine
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

O'FARRILL LEARNING CENTER AT PERRINE receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the experienced and caring teaching staff, friendly atmosphere, and quality curriculum. One parent gave a negative review regarding unsolicited physical mail marketing to the community.

experienced teacherscaring stafffriendly environment
Address
17801 Homestead Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 264-3232
Super Kids Christian Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Super Kids Christian Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational outcomes, and cleanliness efforts, but two parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor communication about incidents, and chaotic classroom conditions.

Loving and caring staffchildren learn academic skillsdirector is understanding
Address
281 Ne 54th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 754-6697

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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.