How do I choose the right daycare in Miami?

When choosing a daycare in Miami, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida) 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 Miami?

Miami offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 480 facilities Headstart Programs — 8 facilities Church Daycare — 77 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 63 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 Miami, Florida (8 Results)

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

Daycare costs in Florida 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 Miami for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Miami

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.

Montessori Learning Center

4.8 score

5(20)

14092 Sw 84th St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

Parents consistently praise this Montessori center for its nurturing, loving environment and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, including improvements in speech, social skills, and confidence. Families report excellent communication, smooth transitions, and children being excited to attend daily.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentstrong developmental progress (speechacademics

Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center

4.8 score

5(20)

12332 Quail Roost Dr, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children

Bumble Bee Day Care & Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the quality of education, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong safety measures. Children are reported to be happy, excited to attend, and thriving both academically and socially.

Warm and caring staffdedicated teachers with strong expertiseengaging educational activitiesstate-of-the-art clean facilities

Leilany Nursery School

4.8 score

5(20)

10316 W Flagler St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

Leilany Nursery School in Miami receives consistently perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the bilingual education, cleanliness, child development, and genuine care provided by the owner and teachers. Families report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving developmentally.

Warm and attentive staffbilingual programimmaculate cleanlinessfamily-like atmosphere

I & J Happy Faces Learning Center INC

4.8 score

5(20)

10710 Westwood Lake Dr, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

Parents consistently praise I & J Happy Faces Learning Center as a family-oriented, safe, and caring environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Director Jailine and teacher Clara are frequently highlighted for their exceptional dedication, communication, and personal investment in each child's growth. All reviewers rate the center 5/5 stars and strongly recommend it.

caring and attentive staffstrong director communication and parent involvementfamily-oriented atmosphereclean facility

Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool

4.8 score

5(20)

8710 Sw 20th Ter, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

Pebbles & Bam Bam Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, patient staff and clean, organized facility. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developing new skills while feeling welcomed and comfortable with the teachers and director.

Caring and patient staffclean and organized environmentprofessional directorchild development and skill-building

Starting Ahead Academy

4.8 score

5(20)

13755 Sw 90th St, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

Starting Ahead Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its academic curriculum, nurturing environment, and staff dedication. Parents consistently highlight significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the director Alexandra Diaz's hands-on leadership and parent communication. Multiple parents note the school effectively prepares children for kindergarten success.

Academic rigor and curriculumchild development and lea

Chabad Chayil

4.8 score

5(20)

21101 Ne 26th Ave, Miami, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

Chabad Chayil is a religious Jewish facility in Miami that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its welcoming community atmosphere and leadership. Parents praise Rabbi Moshe Kievman and his wife Layah for creating an inclusive, warm environment centered on Jewish education and community connection. One reviewer noted concerns about parking and traffic safety issues in the surrounding area.

welcoming and inclusive communitywarm and caring Rabbi and Rebbetzinweekly Shabbat mealsJewish education and Torah study

Devon Aire Kiddy College INC

4.8 score

5(20)

12289 Sw 112 Street, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 157 children

Devon Aire Kiddy College receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who highlight the genuine care and involvement of owner Barbie and her dedicated staff. Parents consistently praise the family-like environment, safety, educational quality, and the emotional well-being of their children. Many families have enrolled multiple children over years and recommend the center highly.

Caring and loving staffinvolved and responsive ownerfamily-oriented environmentsafe setting

Fantasyland Learning Center

4.8 score

5(20)

8670 Bird Rd, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Parents consistently praise Fantasyland Learning Center (Little Stars) for exceptional care, educational programming, and strong staff consistency. Families report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with staff treating children as family members. Daily communication and photo updates are highlighted as key strengths that build parent confidence.

Educational activities for all agesexperienced and caring staffstrong director leadershipdaily communication with parents

New Horizons Preschool II

4.8 score

5(20)

2419 Sw 147th Ave, Miami, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

New Horizons Preschool II receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring and loving staff, clean facilities, and structured educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-prepared for kindergarten, with many families returning for multiple children or staying for many years.

caring and loving teachersclean and organized classroomsstructured curriculum with educational activitiesoutdoor playtime multiple times daily

Zip Code	Daycares	Avg. Rating	Top Rated
33143	9	4.86	5
33168	7	4.83	4
33183	11	4.73	6
33180	8	4.73	5
33193	9	4.69	6
33184	13	4.68	7
33144	16	4.67	11
33156	11	4.64	4
33175	22	4.62	15
33174	11	4.61	5

Zip Code

Daycares

Avg. Rating

Top Rated

33143

4.86

33168

4.83

33183

4.73

33180

4.73

33193

4.69

33184

4.68

33144

4.67

33156

4.64

33175

4.62

33174

4.61

Headstart Programs in Miami, Florida

There are 8 headstart programs in Miami, Florida, making up 1% of the 628 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.

Our analysis of 5,084 parent reviews across Miami shows an average daycare rating of 4.49 out of 5, with 64% of rated facilities scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.64 stars. Parents in Miami most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and clean facilities.

When choosing a daycare in Miami, 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 8 headstart programs daycares in Miami, Florida, out of 628 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

Based on parent reviews, daycares in Miami have an average Google rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 385 rated facilities. About 64% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.

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

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

Miami offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 480 facilities
Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
Church Daycare — 77 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 63 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 Florida 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 Miami for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Miami must be licensed by Florida'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.

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