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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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Tweety Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tweety Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional staff and welcoming environment. However, one parent reported mistreatment of their child from the first day, indicating potential concerns about care quality and consistency.

Professional staffnice facilitychildren enjoy attending
Address
2118 N. Macdill Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
All About Me Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

All About Me Child Care Center in Tallahassee receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's strong educational programs, developmental focus, safety standards, attentive staff, and effective communication through their app. Multiple long-term families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and learning above grade level.

Quality care and safety standardsresponsive staff communication via appfocus on five domains of early childhood development
Address
2042 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 575-0569
Magnolia Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Several parents highlight the school's hands-on approach and accommodating staff, noting significant developmental progress for their children. However, a separate account describes a negative experience following a change in ownership, citing a lack of early childhood experience by the new management.

hands-on engagementaccommodating to specific needs like cloth diaperingstrong teacher involvement
Address
1101 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 325-1168
A Bright Beginning Childcare, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A BRIGHT BEGINNING CHILDCARE receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the welcoming, caring staff and clean facility. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for, with particular recognition for Director Ms. Charisse's responsiveness and accommodating nature. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and would return if relocating.

Welcoming and cheerful staffclean facilitychildren happy and engaged
Address
8625 Old Kings Rd S, Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 730-2524
Unity Child Care Development LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Unity Child Care Development LLC receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, small class sizes, and dedicated teachers who support children's academic and social development. A few negative experiences were reported regarding staff communication and customer service interactions.

Child development and academic progresssmall class sizesclean facilities
Address
2555 N Monroe St, Ste 12, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 629-4959
Dreams Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights the center's professional approach and daily photo updates, while another reports serious safety and communication failures, including a physical injury and unprofessional staff behavior. The conflicting experiences suggest a need for parents to verify specific classroom environments and incident response protocols directly.

Daily photo updatesprofessional directorsupportive teachers
Address
470 Spring Creek Hwy, Crawfordville, FL
Phone
(850) 926-0200
Little Red School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Red School House in Pensacola receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, personal attention to children, and flexibility. However, one negative review raises significant concerns about security protocols, communication, and operational oversight.

Caring and patient staffpersonal relationships with childrenstrong behavioral support
Address
3785 E Olive Rd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 477-2773
Scholars Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2610 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 944-5580
Discovery Time Playschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Discovery Time Playschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, family-like environment, and developmental focus. However, a small number of parents reported negative experiences with staff professionalism and phone communication.

caring and respectful stafffamily-like atmospherestrong child development and milestone tracking
Address
15105 Us Highway 331 Business, Freeport, FL
Phone
(850) 835-2331
Gingerbread Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Gingerbread Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment. Parents appreciate the communication through the app, special events, flexible hours, and the genuine bond teachers develop with children. The center is noted as trustworthy and engaging for children from infants through VPK.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication via app with photos and updatesspecial events (fall festival
Address
30 Knight Boxx Rd, Orange Park, FL
Phone
(904) 272-0130
Emerald City Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviewers highlight the center's clean facility, welcoming staff, and teachers who know children by name. Parents appreciate the caring environment for infants, preschoolers, and after-school programs, with some expressing strong loyalty and intent to continue enrollment.

clean facilitycaring teachersfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
5411 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 738-7702
1st Journey Learning Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Feedback for 1st Journey Learning Center is mixed, with one parent highlighting kind, patient teachers and schedule flexibility, while others report significant issues regarding frequent closures and staff handling of toddler behavior. Critics note that the center closes for nearly every holiday and on random days with little notice, creating major inconveniences for working parents. Additionally, two separate reviewers describe being asked to withdraw their children because staff could not manage normal two-year-old behaviors such as stubbornness and tantrums.

kind teacherspatient staffschedule flexibility
Address
1759 Parkwood St, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 391-1001
Brighter Futures Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes a highly positive experience where staff treat children with care and affection, noting that their kids love the center. Another parent expresses initial hesitation about their crying toddler, though they remain hopeful the child will adjust as he did at a previous facility.

Staff treats children like their ownprotective carechildren enjoy the environment
Address
9077 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 764-5959
Hope Haven Children'S Clinic And Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its comprehensive services including childcare, summer programs, therapy, and specialized support for children with special needs. Parents highlight exceptional staff professionalism, genuine care, honest assessments, and effective educational outcomes. The facility is described as a valuable resource that goes above and beyond to support families.

Knowledgeable and caring staffspecialized services for special needs childrenwide range of programs (after-school care
Address
4600 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 346-5100
Hidden Treasures Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Hidden Treasures Child Care Center in Jacksonville receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, praising the caring and attentive staff, clean environment, affordable pricing, and focus on child development and bilingual education. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and treated with genuine care.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesaffordable rates
Address
1941 Dean Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 725-6784
Juliette'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Several parents highlight Ms. Juliette's extensive experience and dedication, noting significant academic progress and careful health management for their children. Conversely, a single reviewer reports a negative experience involving wet diapers, perceived rudeness, high fees, and the absence of a playground.

experienced providerstrong academic preparationattentive health monitoring
Address
6939 Como Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 779-9729
Neptune Baptist W.E.E. School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the school's engaging and safe environment where teachers go above and beyond to ensure children are both educated and having fun. Reviewers appreciate the strong teacher bonds and the integration of Christian values, including chapel and Bible study, noting that the program feels more like a dedicated school than a typical daycare.

safe and loving environmentteachers go above and beyondengaging and fun activities
Address
407 3rd St, Neptune Beach, FL
Phone
(904) 249-0305
Black Belt Center Of Orlando INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Black Belt Center of Orlando is a highly-rated martial arts facility (primarily karate/taekwondo) led by owner/instructor Master Mike. Parents consistently praise the skilled, patient teaching, clean facility, and positive impact on children's confidence, discipline, and self-esteem. The center offers classes, camps, and instruction for various age groups and experience levels.

Highly skilled and passionate instructor (Master Mike)patient and non-judgmental teaching styleclean and well-equipped facility
Address
4516 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 855-8585
Care 4 Kids Daycare, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Care 4 Kids Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, safety measures, educational programming, and small teacher-to-child ratios. However, some parents express concerns about contract enforcement, communication inconsistencies, and disciplinary policies they view as overly strict.

Attentive and caring stafflow teacher-to-child ratio (4:1)secure facility
Address
2405 S Bay St, Eustis, FL
Phone
(352) 483-8300
Little Angels Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Angels Child Care & Learning Center for its caring staff, organized curriculum, and strong academic focus. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's ability to help children develop skills and confidence while maintaining a welcoming environment. Former students report positive long-term impacts from their time at the facility.

Patient and loving staffhands-on teaching approachorganized curriculum with academic goals
Address
5700 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 299-5950
Punkin Place Child Development Of Jax
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Punkin Place for its nurturing, family-like environment and experienced staff who genuinely care for children's development. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, safety measures, educational programming, and strong parent communication. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable developmental progress.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong educational programs
Address
6641 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 786-5952
All About Kids Daycare Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

All About Kids Daycare Preschool receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the teachers' dedication, caring approach, cleanliness, and organization, with several calling it the best in the county. However, negative reviewers cite concerns about cleanliness, staff rudeness, poor supervision, and lack of accountability for incidents.

Dedicated and caring teachersexcellent facility managementclean and organized environment
Address
614 S Thompson Ave, Lecanto, FL
Phone
(352) 746-2828
Just 4 Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight the staff as wonderful and amazing, noting that children enjoy the program. Several reviewers appreciate the center's religious focus, including prayer before meals and teachings about Jesus. One parent expresses strong satisfaction, stating they would not send their children anywhere else.

caring staffchildren love the schoolreligious instruction
Address
801 Nw 3rd St, Mulberry, FL
Phone
(863) 869-9624
Kids Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Kids Grow Preschool for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and quality educational programs. All reviewed parents gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the school's ability to help children thrive academically and emotionally while feeling loved and welcomed.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentsbilingual support (Spanish)
Address
11508 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 378-0706
Oak Ridge Children 'S Academy & Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Oak Ridge Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, patient staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with significant developmental progress. Multiple families have maintained enrollment for years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.

Caring and loving staffchild safetyacademic skill development
Address
1118 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 855-0080
The Play Palace
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights a welcoming, family-like atmosphere and clean facilities, while another reports a serious safety concern involving a bus driver who allegedly drove recklessly and cut off another vehicle.

Family-like atmosphereClean facilitiesAppreciated staff and owner
Address
2817 N Powers Dr, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 293-6783
Wonderland Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Wonderland Child Care Center for its caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Children reportedly transition well from home care, develop strong social skills, and parents appreciate the transparent communication through the ProCare app and responsive staff. The facility is described as clean, organized, and affordable with a strong focus on early childhood development.

Caring and dedicated staffFamily-like environmentTransparent communication via ProCare app
Address
2095 Dundee Dr, Winter Park, FL
Phone
(407) 628-3774
Children'S Castle Of Kissimmee
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Children's Castle of Kissimmee for its caring staff, structured learning environment, and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report multi-generational attendance and children exceeding kindergarten readiness expectations. Staff members are frequently named and commended for their professionalism and genuine care.

Experienced and caring staffstrong academic curriculumstructured daily routines
Address
1431 N Central Ave, Kissimmee, FL
Phone
(407) 846-3955
Pine Hills Preschool And Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Pine Hills Preschool receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational quality. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and families are willing to commute significant distances for enrollment. However, a minority of parents have raised concerns about illness management and staff conduct.

Caring and nurturing staffclean facilitiesstructured learning environment
Address
627 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 295-4180
Step By Step Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Step by Step Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize feeling safe leaving their children in the center's care. Parents highlight the staff's genuine affection for children, quality education including dual-language instruction, cleanliness, and flexibility. Multiple families have used the facility for multiple children across different age groups and program types.

Caring and friendly staffsafe environmentaffordable costs
Address
2335 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 447-4247

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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.