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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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Roberts Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Roberts Recreation Center is a community facility in St. Petersburg, Florida with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of activities including sports programs, pottery classes, and recreational spaces. The center appears to serve multiple generations of families.

Clean facilities and bathroomsfriendly and helpful staffwell-maintained basketball courts
Address
1246 50th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Open Doors Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Open Doors Preschool in Lehigh Acres receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show developmental progress in academics, behavior, and social skills. Parents highlight the strong relationships between teachers and children, effective communication, and engaging activities throughout the day.

Friendly and caring staffstrong teacher-child bondschild development and academic preparation
Address
5280 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL
Phone
(239) 303-1944
Playworld Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Playworld Academy LLC has predominantly positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the staff's family-like care and 30+ year history, though two recent 1-star reviews allege serious abuse and neglect allegations. Most reviewers report satisfaction with pricing, staff dedication, and their children's comfort at the facility.

Family-like atmosphereexperienced staff led by Ms. Maxineexcellent care
Address
5002 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Playmates Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Playmates Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight the owner and director (Shannon and Crystal) as exceptional caregivers who treat children with genuine love and prioritize their development. Children reportedly feel happy, comfortable, and engaged in learning while parents appreciate the facility's cleanliness, organization, and community atmosphere.

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Address
11610 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL
Phone
(239) 936-7309
The Peacock'S Plume Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Peacock's Plume Company receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-oriented daycare with exceptional staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and appreciate the strong communication, Christian foundation, and engaging activities. The facility has successfully accommodated children with special needs and supported major milestones like potty training.

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Address
1094 Bloomingdale Avenue, Valrico, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Younger Years Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Younger Years Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most reviewers praising the caring and experienced staff, particularly owner Debbie. Parents highlight the center's nurturing environment, strong educational preparation, cleanliness, and excellent communication. One minor complaint noted that parents must provide their child's meals.

Experienced and loving staffstrong preschool preparationexcellent communication with parents
Address
1905 Lenna Avenue, Seffner, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Great Expectations Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Great Expectations Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is noted for its attentive, caring staff, knowledgeable leadership, clean environment, and strong focus on child safety and development. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for.

Professional and friendly staffKnowledgeable director with psychology backgroundClean and well-maintained facility
Address
11280 Sw 232nd St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 257-9903
Happy Dreams Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Happy Dreams Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for staff attentiveness, facility cleanliness, and safe outdoor spaces. However, some parents have concerns about administrative professionalism and the quality of education provided. Long-term parents report satisfaction with early childhood care and individual teachers like Mercy and Miriam.

Staff attentiveness and caresafe and clean facilitieslarge and well-maintained outdoor playground
Address
1373 Sw 37th Ave, # 75, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 648-2333
Interamerican Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Interamerican Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents about staff professionalism, child development, and communication, but serious concerns from other parents about inadequate support for children with special needs, behavioral challenges, or sensitivity, and alleged unprofessional conduct by certain staff members.

Excellent teachers and staff professionalismchildren's learning and developmentstrong administra
Address
1521 Nw 28th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 633-1000
Kingdom Palace Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kingdom Palace Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and high-quality education. Parents highlight the clean facilities, strong teacher-student relationships, and the school's commitment to both academic and personal development of children. Multiple former students and current parents describe feeling like family and report their children thriving academically and socially.

Highly skilled and caring teachersstrong academic standardsclean facilities
Address
6500 W 4th Ave, Ste 19, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 556-5878
Las Americas Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Las Americas Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the professionalism and attentive care of teachers and administration, while one parent reported serious concerns about child supervision, hygiene, and unresponsive management.

Professional staffattentive careresponsive to children and parents
Address
910 Sw 35th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 461-6011
Lindsey Hopkins Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, not a childcare center. The facility is praised as an excellent adult education and career training institution with strong programs and dedicated faculty, though some reviews criticize the front desk and registration office staff for being unprofessional and unhelpful.

Quality academic programsknowledgeable and passionate facultyaffordable tuition
Address
750 Nw 20th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 324-6070
Bayfront Child Development Center - Cclc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bayfront Child Development Center receives strong praise from satisfied parents who appreciate the intentional care, comprehensive curriculum, and attentive staff. However, some parents express frustration about unclear enrollment policies regarding infant care availability and employee prioritization.

Strong academic curriculum including math and phonicskind and attentive stafffamily-like treatment
Address
800 Sixth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Melrose Es @ Bethune Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents have mixed experiences at this daycare center. Most reviewers praise the staff as amazing and creative, noting their children enjoy attending. However, some parents report serious concerns about professionalism, rule enforcement, and alleged mistreatment.

Amazing staffcreative activitieschildren enjoy attending
Address
2900 Nw 43rd Ter, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 638-6073
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center in Dunedin receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate teaching staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's strong academic and social-emotional development, with many enrolling multiple children and keeping them from infancy through VPK graduation. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security measures, and a curriculum that emphasizes both learning and fun.

Exceptional and caring teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean and well-maintained facility
Address
2811 Belcher Road, Dunedin, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Miami Dade College North Campus Pre-School Lab
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

This listing appears to be for Miami Dade College North Campus, not a preschool daycare. Reviews are mixed, with praise for welcoming staff, community activities, and affordable education, but significant criticism of outdated facilities, poor financial aid administration, ineffective academic advising, and bureaucratic processes.

Welcoming and hospitable staffaffordable community college optioncampus activities and resources
Address
11380 Nw 27th Ave, # 600, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 237-1733
Miami Dade Parks, Recreation And Open Spaces- Gwen Cherry Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Gwen Cherry Park is a large, well-maintained community recreation facility in Miami offering diverse sports and recreational amenities. Parents praise its cleanliness, extensive facilities, and suitability for family activities and events. One reviewer noted staff could be more welcoming.

Well-maintained groundsclean restroomsmultiple sports facilities (football fields
Address
7090 Nw 22nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 694-4889
My World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

MY WORLD Learning Center in Hialeah receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and former students, with praise for staff kindness, care quality, and trustworthiness. One recent negative review raises concerns about classroom management practices and communication with parents for the infant/toddler room. The center has a strong reputation for long-term enrollment and parent satisfaction.

Caring and patient staffkind ownersafe environment
Address
3101 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 836-9007
North Hialeah Baptist Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
5800 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 557-2821
Gingerbread School - Bardmoor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Gingerbread School - Bardmoor receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and secure facilities. Parents report their children have made significant developmental progress in speech, potty training, and academic skills while feeling safe and happy at the school.

Caring and compassionate staffsecure facilities with locked classrooms and gated groundsclean environment
Address
7970 Starkey Road, Seminole, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gulf Coast Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Gulf Coast Christian Academy for its caring, welcoming environment and dedicated teachers who help children thrive. The facility is described as clean and safe, with engaging curriculum that incorporates Christian values and hands-on learning activities. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily reports and cameras, with children eager to attend.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilitywelcoming environment
Address
2800 Pan American Blvd, North Port, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A Children'S Kastle E.L.C. INC. At Winthrop
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents overwhelmingly praise A Children's Kastle for its loving, caring staff who treat children like their own and create a welcoming home-like environment. The facility is noted for its Christian values, strong academic preparation, cleanliness, and personalized attention to each child. Multiple parents across different age groups report their children are happy, thriving, and well-prepared for the next educational stage.

Caring and loving staffChristian atmospherepersonalized child care
Address
11297 Winthrop Main Street, Riverview, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning City Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Learning City Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Communication with parents through notifications and updates is highly valued, and children show strong development and happiness in the program. Multiple parents recommend the center and express confidence in their children's care.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent parent communication with photos and updatesclean and organized facility
Address
7336 West Atlantic Blvd., Margate, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Smart Start Achievement Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Smart Start Achievement Academy receives mostly positive reviews (5/5 ratings) praising clean facilities, caring staff, educational programs, and convenient hours. However, two 1-star reviews cite poor management, inadequate staffing, lack of curriculum, and concerns about child expulsion and staff qualifications.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and caring stafffresh healthy food
Address
2770 S. University Drive, Suite 303, Miramar, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunshine After Care At Driftwood Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise Sunshine After Care at Driftwood Community Center for its friendly staff, diverse activities, and clean facilities. The aftercare program receives consistent positive feedback, with families appreciating the variety of sports and recreational opportunities available at affordable prices.

Friendly and helpful staffdiverse activities (swimmingsoccer
Address
3000 North 69 Avenue, Hollywood, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
My Little Champions Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
2828 W Kirby Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 515-6256
Acreage Montessori Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Acreage Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and skilled, patient teachers. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, emotional, and social areas, with particular appreciation for the Montessori approach and thoughtful classroom design.

Patient and knowledgeable teachersbeautiful and intentionally prepared classroomsstrong focus on independence and real-world skills
Address
5700 140th Avenue N, Royal Palm Beach, FL
Phone
(561) 784-0078
Bluebird Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bluebird Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and dedicated staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic preparation that sets children up for kindergarten success. Families report their children thrive socially and emotionally while enjoying daily learning activities.

Warm and passionate staffclean and safe classroomsage-appropriate materials and curriculum
Address
2200 Nw 5th Ave., Boca Raton, FL
Phone
(561) 368-0605
Fun 2 Learn Academy, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Fun 2 Learn Academy for its welcoming, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Children show strong academic progress and developmental advancement, with parents reporting feeling comfortable and at ease leaving their kids in care. The facility is noted as clean, well-organized, and led by caring owners Jimmy and Cory who are actively involved in daily operations.

Welcoming and friendly staffclean facilityfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
3443 Hypoluxo Rd., Lantana, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Global Learning Of Palm Springs INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Global Learning of Palm Springs is highly regarded by parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated teaching staff, engaging activities, and safe, clean environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and loving teachersengaging activities and learning opportunitiesclean and organized facilities
Address
3846 10th Avenue North, Palm Springs, FL
Phone
(561) 966-1897

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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.