How do I choose the right daycare in Phenix City?

When choosing a daycare in Phenix City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Alabama's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Alabama) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Phenix City?

Phenix City offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Phenix City, Alabama (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Alabama?

Daycare costs in Alabama typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Phenix City for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Phenix City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Toddler Town

4.64 score

5(9)

2305 S. Railroad Street, Phenix City, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Toddler Town receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the hands-on care, structured environment, and nurturing staff. Parents highlight the calm atmosphere, consistency in routines, and the positive impact on child development. Director Diane and staff members are frequently mentioned as caring and dedicated to individual child progress.

Hands-on individualized carestructured environment with good balance of nurture and disciplinecalm atmosphereconsistent routines

Childcare Network INC #3

4.48 score

4.6(20)

2101 5th Street South, Phenix City, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #3 for its caring, family-like atmosphere and dedicated staff. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the director's strong leadership, individual teacher attention, and safe environment that gives parents confidence. Children reportedly look forward to attending and thrive in the program.

Caring and loving staffstrong leadership from directorsafe facilityclean environment

Central Baptist Church

4.27 score

4.4(10)

1407 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Central Baptist Church operates a religious daycare facility in Phenix City with mostly positive feedback. Parents praise the clean facility, friendly staff, active youth programs, and welcoming atmosphere. One parent expressed serious concerns about specific staff members and management practices.

Clean facilityfriendly staffwelcoming environmentactive youth program

Lakewood Baptist Church

3.94 score

3.9(8)

4011 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

Lakewood Baptist Church daycare receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the loving church community and helpful staff, other parents report serious concerns about classroom management, hygiene practices, staff conduct, and director responsiveness in the infant rooms.

Loving and compassionate communityhelpful staff in Babies 1 and 2 roomsco-director Tammy described as kind and responsive

Just For Kids Childcare Learning Center

3.51 score

3.3(12)

5009 Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Just For Kids has deeply divided reviews with stark contrasts between positive and negative experiences. While some parents praise the caring staff and cleanliness, multiple recent reviews describe inattentive staff on phones, neglected children, unexplained injuries, unsanitary conditions, and allegations of inappropriate behavior by ownership.

Caring and attentive staff (Ms. Jackie and Jordan specifically mentioned)clean facilitylong-term enrollment satisfactio

Kingdom Kids Christian Academy

2.59 score

2(12)

2815 Stadium Drive, Phenix City, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Kingdom Kids Christian Academy has overwhelmingly negative reviews with only one positive mention. Parents report serious concerns about staff conduct, child safety, hygiene, management oversight, and inadequate supervision. The facility appears to have ongoing operational and behavioral issues.

Staff described as great by one parentearly opening hours available

Headstart Programs in Phenix City, Alabama

There are 1 headstart programs in Phenix City, Alabama, making up 5% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Phenix City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Phenix City, Alabama, out of 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Phenix City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Alabama's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Alabama)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Phenix City offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Alabama typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Phenix City for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Phenix City must be licensed by Alabama's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

1 Headstart Programs in Phenix City, Alabama

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