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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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God'S Little Creations
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

God's Little Creations receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Positive reviews praise the Christian teaching, caring staff, small class sizes, and teacher quality. However, negative reviews report serious concerns including mistreatment of special needs children, lack of compassion during difficult times, inadequate supervision leading to student safety incidents, and insufficient support from leadership.

Christian teaching environmentcaring staffsmall student-to-teacher ratio
Address
6400 Nw 31 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hopewell Preschool Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Hopewell Preschool Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising its Christ-centered curriculum, caring staff, and children's developmental progress. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about child safety incidents, inadequate supervision, financial inconsistencies, and unprofessional management.

Bible-based curriculumnurturing environmentstaff kindness and engagement
Address
900 Nw 15 Street, Pompano Beach, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids In Action II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kids In Action II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, academic curriculum, and safe environment. Most reviews highlight excellent teacher-student relationships and child development outcomes. Two negative reviews cite poor customer service and unsafe bus driving practices.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculumfair discipline approach
Address
4651 North Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pumpkin Shell # 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Pumpkin Shell #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like atmosphere and staff dedication. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, learning outcomes, and inclusive support for children with autism. One parent reported a serious allegation of physical abuse from 2020 that resulted in a DCF case.

Warm and caring stafffamily-oriented environmentclean and organized facility
Address
6025 Mayo Street, Hollywood, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kreative Kids Of Lake Worth, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kreative Kids of Lake Worth receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers' caring approach and safe learning environment. However, a small number of reviews cite concerns about unprofessional communication and lack of parental concern.

caring and loving teacherssafe environmenteducational activities
Address
3643 Tenth Avenue, North, Lake Worth, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A Kids World Of Fun & Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
2616 Kirk Rd, West Palm Beach, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Dude Ranch Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Dude Ranch Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a nurturing, caring environment with dedicated staff and strong leadership. Parents highlight the teachers' passion, the school's transparency, safe facilities, and positive impact on their children's development and love of learning. Children reportedly transition quickly to being excited about attending and are reluctant to leave at pickup.

Nurturing and caring environment
Address
5047 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
My First Steps Preschool III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

MY FIRST STEPS PRESCHOOL III receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, caring Spanish-speaking staff, educational quality, and healthy meals. However, several parents report serious concerns including physical abuse by staff, inadequate hygiene, and inappropriate handling of a child's bathroom needs.

Clean facilitynice and caring teachersSpanish-language immersion
Address
2440 Westgate Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Appleseed
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Appleseed Preschool in Boca Raton receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with excellent communication from teachers and administration. The facility is popular with a waitlist, and many families enroll multiple children there.

Caring and dedicated teachersnurturing and warm environmentstrong academic and soci
Address
1300 Nw 4th Ave, Boca Raton, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Carrollwood Village Kindergarten & Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents overwhelmingly praise Carrollwood Village Kindergarten & Day Nursery as a family-owned, small daycare with caring, attentive staff who know children individually. Reviewers highlight the personalized attention, responsive communication, and warm atmosphere that contrasts favorably with larger chain facilities. All recent reviews are 5 stars except one 4-star review.

caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented atmospheresmall class sizes with consistent teachers
Address
4405 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Fish Hawk Early Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Fish Hawk Early Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing family-like environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. However, two negative reviews allege past issues with a teacher named Paulia, citing lack of patience and concerns about child safety. The facility appears to offer flexible scheduling, strong parent communication, and quality VPK programming.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-like atmospherechildren excited to attend
Address
6001 Parkset Drive, Lithia, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Happy Day Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Happy Day Preschool receives mixed reviews. Parents with positive experiences praise the small facility atmosphere, dedicated teachers, strong communication, and engaging activities, particularly for the preschool and VPK programs. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns about summer camp operations, including inadequate supervision, age-inappropriate grouping, bullying incidents, and unresponsive staff.

Small comfortable environmentdedicated and caring teachers (Ms. ReyesMs. Maynard
Address
722 S. Lithia Pinecrest Road, Brandon, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids' Rainbow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kids' Rainbow Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, bilingual Spanish-English environment, and family-like treatment of children. Negative reviews cite poor communication, rough handling of children, inadequate meals, and unresponsive phone lines.

caring and loving staffbilingual Spanish-English instructionfamily-like treatment
Address
4124 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Malena'S Mini School I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Malena's Mini School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviews praising the caring staff, educational quality, and fun activities. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the long-established, trustworthy environment. One parent expressed concern about the facility's immediate collection process for a missed payment without prior notice.

Friendly and caring staffstrong educational curriculum and skill developmentage-appropriate activities including outdoor time and crafts
Address
9318 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL
Phone
(850) 478-5733
Happy Hearts East Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
149 Se Lochlynn Ter, Lake City, FL
Phone
(386) 719-2227
Happy Hearts West Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
522 Nw Turner Ave, Lake City, FL
Phone
(386) 752-4411
Lane Avenue Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1650 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 693-9322
Lane Avenue Child Development Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1660 Lane Ave S, Unit 7-9, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 551-9994
Lang'S Little Lambs Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Lang's Little Lambs Preschool receives mixed reviews. Seven parents gave perfect 5-star ratings, praising staff care, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, three 1-star reviews cite serious concerns including owner dismissiveness regarding incidents, misdiagnosis of a medical condition, and inadequate COVID-19 protocols.

Caring and nurturing staffclean facilitystrong teacher-child relationships
Address
5310 Lenox Ave, Ste 26, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 394-0884
Wesley Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Wesley Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the small school atmosphere, attentive staff, and educational curriculum. However, some parents report serious concerns about enrollment organization, feeding practices, and child neglect allegations.

Small classroom sizesindividual attentionpersonal staff interest in children
Address
1955 Broward Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 751-5324
Gateway Community Services INC Kids' Success Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

This facility is primarily an addiction recovery and detox center, not a traditional daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (all 5-star ratings), with clients praising the staff's compassion, comprehensive support services, and effectiveness in helping with addiction recovery. One review mentions on-site childcare for residents' children.

Caring and supportive stafffree treatment and medicationcomprehensive services including job placement and housing assis
Address
555 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 387-4661
Kidsville 2000 INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kidsville 2000 Inc receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, and developmental progress of children, with many reporting kids were ahead academically entering kindergarten. However, some parents report serious concerns including overcrowding, lack of learning, unprofessional conduct, yelling, hitting, and punitive treatment of children.

Caring and loving staffstrong academic preparationchildren reach developmental milestones
Address
2553 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 766-0857
Kidsville 2000, INC #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kidsville 2000 #2 receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff care, child development, and school readiness preparation. However, some parents report serious concerns about classroom ratios, unprofessional conduct, and inappropriate discipline practices. The facility appears to have both highly satisfied long-term families and parents with significant negative experiences.

Caring and loving staffstrong early childhood education and academic preparationchildren reach developmental milestones
Address
10866 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 924-9680
Merian Johnson Family Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Merian Johnson Family Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for Mrs. Johnson's professionalism, staff care, and children's academic and developmental progress. One parent reported a serious concern about staff conduct and felt the owner was unsupportive when issues arose. Schedule inconsistencies were noted as an inconvenience by one parent.

Professional and caring staffstrong academic instructionchildren's developmental progress
Address
5151 Colonial Ave, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 586-2398
Thinking Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

THINKING KIDS LLC receives mixed reviews, with strong praise from satisfied families who describe it as family-oriented and caring. However, recent negative feedback raises concerns about unprofessionalism and rudeness from new ownership.

Family-oriented environmentcaring stafflong-term reliability
Address
1201 E Alfred St, Tavares, FL
Phone
(352) 343-8585
Super Duck Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Super Duck Child Care has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, particularly Mrs. Banks, for being caring, professional, and attentive to child development. However, two parents report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse by staff and mishandling of health protocols.

caring and loving staffattentive to child needs and developmentgood communication with parents
Address
1265 Lane Ave S, Ste 16, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 422-3251
Super Duck Child Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Super Duck Child Care has extremely polarized reviews. Most parents (8 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, learning opportunities, and professional management under Mrs. Banks. However, two one-star reviews allege serious concerns including physical abuse of children, inadequate owner response to complaints, and billing irregularities.

Caring and loving staffprofessional managementchild learning and development
Address
1233 7 South Lane Avenue, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 786-4001
The Timuquana Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
5211 Timuquana Rd, Ste 14, Jacksonville, FL
Phone
(904) 771-7388
Just Like Home Daycare Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Just Like Home Daycare Center receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, clean environment, and individualized attention. The owner intentionally keeps enrollment low (under 15 children) to provide a family-like atmosphere with strong teacher-child relationships. One negative review alleges poor owner behavior and communication issues.

caring and loving staffsmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionclean and organized facility
Address
16 W Saint Louis Ave, Eustis, FL
Phone
(352) 308-8493
Rock Springs Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rock Springs Academy in Apopka receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are thriving academically and socially. Parents highlight the clean, well-organized facility, dedicated staff led by Director Nancy, and strong curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.

Clean and well-maintained facilitycaring and loving staffstrong academic and social development
Address
2226 Rock Springs Rd, Apopka, FL
Phone
(407) 880-5888

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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.