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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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Little Footsteps Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Footsteps Academy LLC in Lakeland is highly praised by parents for its attentive, caring staff and strong early childhood curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, learning significantly, and well-cared for, with particular appreciation for owner Chris's involvement and the facility's communication through daily photos and app updates.

Caring and patient staffstrong learning curriculumattentive teachers
Address
4718 Old Road 37, Lakeland, FL
Phone
(863) 646-8400
Bobbie'S Busy Bee
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bobbie's Busy Bee is a family-run daycare in Lakeland, Florida with consistently excellent reviews (all 5/5 ratings). Parents praise the staff for genuine care, personalized attention, strong communication, and developmentally supportive environment that helps children thrive from infancy through VPK.

Caring and professional staffpersonalized attention to individual children's needsexcellent communication with parents
Address
4105 Glen Rd, Lakeland, FL
Phone
(863) 858-1063
Happy Memories Learning Center Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Happy Memories Learning Center for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational curriculum. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend. The center is described as a family-oriented environment where teachers go above and beyond in their support and attention to each child.

Caring and loving teachersstrong educational foundationchildren excited to attend
Address
9911 Sw 142nd Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 386-0008
The Bright Days Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Bright Days Preschool receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-oriented staff and noticeable developmental improvements in their children. Parents highlight the owner's exceptional service and willingness to go above expectations, though a small number of reviews express concerns about staff qualifications and professionalism.

Caring and family-oriented staffchild development and learning outcomesprofessional adherence to school criteria and VPK standards
Address
10889 Sw 88th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 270-1619
Discovery Years Child Care III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Discovery Years Child Care III has sharply divided reviews. Spanish-speaking parents consistently praise the caring staff, educational quality, and happy children, while English-speaking parents report serious concerns including physical restraint of toddlers, inadequate hydration, potential teacher mistreatment, and pest issues.

Caring and attentive staffDirector Yumi praised for excellencechildren happy and engaged
Address
4300 Nw 7th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 774-1595
Early Step Learning Center Hyccf
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Early Step Learning Center HYCCF in North Miami receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and loving teaching staff, clean environment, and quality educational activities including art programs. The center is recommended as a good starting point for children's early education and development.

Caring and loving teachersclean environmentquality art instruction
Address
14500 Ne 6th Ave, North Miami, FL
Phone
(786) 955-6381
Children'S Resource Fund
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Children's Resource Fund receives mixed reviews with significant disparities in parent experiences. While some parents praise the school's academic focus and staff for building children's confidence, others report serious concerns about handling of special needs children, lack of compassion, inadequate support for students with autism, and poor conflict resolution.

Academic excellenceparental involvement in learningbuilds children's confidence and self-esteem
Address
8571 Sw 112th St, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 596-6966
Little Kid'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Kid's Academy in Doral receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, safe environment, and positive impact on their children's development, with some families having attended for many years.

Caring and welcoming staffprofessional teacherssafe and clean facility
Address
7780 Nw 25th St, Ste 25, Doral, FL
Phone
(305) 591-4144
New Angels Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

New Angels Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5 out of 5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and trustworthy staff, clean and safe environment, and their children's happiness and attachment to teachers. Many families have enrolled multiple children and maintained enrollment for several years.

Caring and attentive teachersclean and safe facilitydirector support and communication
Address
8185 Nw 155th St, Ste 1, Miami Lakes, FL
Phone
(305) 558-1539
Rising Stars Daycare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Rising Stars Daycare & Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and supportive learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, developing well, and learning Spanish, with many noting the reasonable prices and extended operating hours (7am-7pm). Several parents specifically mention the director Jackie and teachers by name as compassionate and communicative.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitiesSpanish language learning
Address
1725 Ne 164th St, North Miami Beach, FL
Phone
(786) 520-4121
Play & Learn Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Play & Learn Child Care Center in Princeton, Florida receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and strong child development outcomes, with many families using the center for multiple years or across multiple children.

caring and devoted stafffamily-like treatmentchild development and learning
Address
25001 Sw 127th Ave, Ste 103, Princeton, FL
Phone
(305) 258-6860
Creative Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Creative Kids Learning Center in Bradenton receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the passionate and dedicated staff, clean facility, strong educational focus, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and learning.

Passionate and dedicated staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
408 75th St Nw, Bradenton, FL
Phone
(941) 794-8687
Happy Go Lucky
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Happy Go Lucky receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and strong bonds children form with teachers. The facility is noted for being clean, affordable, and offering educational activities including Spanish language instruction.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring environmentchildren form strong attachments to teachers
Address
1606 55th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
Phone
(941) 752-4608
Uleta Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are mixed and appear to conflate this community center with a park. Most reviewers praise the facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. Several mention it as a recreational venue with sports facilities rather than a daycare center.

Clean facilitiesOlympic poolplayground
Address
386 Ne 169 Street, North Miami Beach, FL
Phone
(305) 652-3658
The Bright Days Preschool No 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

The Bright Days Preschool No 2 receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the structured curriculum, cleanliness, bilingual instruction, and caring staff, with children showing significant developmental progress. However, several parents report serious concerns about staff professionalism, communication barriers, and inadequate incident response.

Structured curriculum with balanced discipline and educationcleanliness and safety standardsbilingual inst
Address
3153 Sw 67th Ave, Miami, FL
Phone
(305) 665-7437
Global Learning Of Stuart INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Global Learning of Stuart Inc receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth and potty training support, but some parents report significant concerns about communication systems, staff turnover, policies, and administrative practices.

Caring and patient staffaffordable ratesminimal closures throughout the year
Address
6338 Se Held Ct, Stuart, FL
Phone
(772) 600-5804
Kids Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Kids Learning Academy receives mostly 5-star reviews praising staff care, safety measures, and engaging activities. However, one detailed 2-star review raises serious concerns about staff professionalism, inconsistent discipline, inadequate food portions, delayed health reporting, and safety incidents.

Caring and patient staffespecially in infant roomopen floor plan
Address
3545 Universal Plz, New Port Richey, FL
Phone
(727) 849-4200
Dalton Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Dalton Learning Center is a faith-based educational facility in Port St. Lucie that consistently receives high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring staff, strong academic performance, spiritual education, and nurturing community environment. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's learning and development.

Welcoming and passionate ownershipfriendly and professional staffsafe and nurturing environment
Address
2655 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL
Phone
(772) 337-8160
Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Center (operating as The Children's Courtyard) for exceptional care, experienced staff, and a warm, nurturing environment. Long-term families report their children thriving academically and socially, with strong communication and support from administration. Multiple reviewers describe the facility as becoming like a second family.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherswarm and safe environment
Address
13734 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 268-4253
Global Learning Of Port Saint Lucie, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Global Learning of Port Saint Lucie receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Positive reviews highlight a clean facility, caring staff, good communication, and emotional/social/academic development. Negative reviews cite illness transmission, cleanliness concerns, and lack of inclusion for children with autism.

Clean facilitycaring and loving staffgood communication with parents
Address
4333 Sw Darwin Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL
Phone
(772) 905-8412
Potter'S House Academy And Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Potter's House Academy for its caring, patient staff and safe learning environment. Multiple reviews highlight improvements in children's behavior, communication, and confidence, with strong emphasis on the school's Christian values and commitment to continuous improvement. The facility appears to foster genuine emotional connections between staff and children.

Caring and patient staffsafe environmentstrong academics and religious education
Address
7051 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 273-8215
Montessori World School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents overwhelmingly praise Montessori World School for its warm, child-centered learning environment and caring staff. Reviews highlight strong academic progress, emphasis on social-emotional development, and excellent parent communication. All reviewers express high satisfaction and recommend the school.

Montessori philosophy and hands-on learning approachpatient and knowledgeable teachersmixed-age classroom benefits (mentorship and leadership development)
Address
11659 Ruby Lake Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 239-6024
Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Brilliant Minds Early Learning Academy for its caring staff, strong academics, and Christian-centered approach. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers by name and note significant developmental progress in their children. Families report feeling confident in their children's safety and express high satisfaction with the school's overall quality.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic resultsChristian values integrated into curriculum
Address
5900 Sundance Blvd, Mulberry, FL
Phone
(863) 646-6664
Centro Mater Walker Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Centro Mater Walker Park receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, bilingual education, and supportive environment. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate support for children with special needs, lack of incident documentation, and insufficient staffing.

Caring and invested teachersbilingual instruction (English and Spanish)strong director leadership
Address
800 W 29th St, Hialeah, FL
Phone
(305) 887-1140
Sunflower Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Blue Harbor Preschool Academy for its caring, patient staff and nurturing environment where children thrive and look forward to attending daily. The facility is described as spotless, well-organized, and professionally maintained, with excellent communication and support for families. Multiple parents highlight the staff's ability to handle transitions smoothly and support children with diverse needs.

Caring and patient staffsafe and nurturing environmentspotless and well-maintained facility
Address
351 Sw Ravenswood Ln, Port Saint Lucie, FL
Phone
(772) 878-8557
First Steps Education Punta Gorda
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

First Steps Education Punta Gorda receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with the owner director Christine and staff praised for creating a safe, clean, family-like learning environment with strong curriculum and excellent communication. Parents highlight the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and note their children enjoy attending daily. One negative review cited unprofessionalism without elaboration.

Caring and selfless owner/directorengaged and friendly staffclean facility
Address
425 W Helen Ave, Punta Gorda, FL
Phone
(941) 621-8790
Good Times Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Good Times Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the teachers and learning environment, with parents reporting their children enjoy attending and learn daily. However, one parent had a negative experience with the owner, citing disrespectful behavior and billing discrepancies, though they acknowledged the teaching staff was excellent.

Caring and attentive teachersquality meals providedoutdoor playtime
Address
6924 Forest City Rd, Orlando, FL
Phone
(407) 296-8335
Noah'S Ark Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Noah's Ark Academy (also referred to as Academy for Child Enrichment) in Loxahatchee receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care and family-like atmosphere, though a minority of parents report serious concerns about bullying and staff conduct. The facility is described as clean, nurturing, and cost-effective with strong regulatory compliance.

caring and patient stafffamily-like environmentclean facility
Address
14563 Okeechobee Road, Loxahatchee, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bugaboos Kids Club And Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Bugaboos Kids Club receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and experiencing social and intellectual growth. The center is described as feeling like a second family with strong staff-to-student ratios and excellent communication.

Caring and compassionate staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
15250 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL
Phone
(239) 245-8920
A Child'S World Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise A Child's World Learning Academy for creating a welcoming, safe environment where children are genuinely excited to attend. Staff are described as caring, communicative, and attentive to individual needs including allergies and developmental milestones. The center maintains high cleanliness standards and focuses on educational preparation.

Staff professionalism and warmthchildren's enthusiasm for schoolexcellent communication with parents
Address
3223 Alene Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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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.