How do I choose the right daycare in Orange Park?

When choosing a daycare in Orange Park, 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 Orange Park?

Orange Park offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 5 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Orange Park, Florida (1 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 Orange Park for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orange Park

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.

Arora'S Clubhouse

4.64 score

5(9)

330 Arora Blvd, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

Arora's Clubhouse is highly rated by parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, particularly highlighting teachers Mrs. Jamie and Mrs. Brenda. Parents report their children love attending, thrive academically, and feel safe in a clean, nurturing environment. The daycare offers VPK programming and after-school care at reasonable prices.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilityeducational qualityVPK programming

The Children'S Corner INC

4.64 score

4.8(20)

1720 Smith St, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 209 children

Parents consistently praise The Children's Corner for its safe, clean, and nurturing environment with highly engaged staff who treat children like family. Reviewers highlight excellent communication through the Procare app, individualized attention even for children with special needs, and well-planned educational and recreational activities. The facility maintains strong staff continuity and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes children eager to attend.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong communication with parents via Procare appeducational activities

First Class Learning Center

4.6 score

4.9(10)

939 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children

First Class Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, certified staff and strong leadership of Director Gay Williams. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable and trusting their children to the center's care, noting the facility's faith-based curriculum, frequent communication, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive.

Caring and certified teachersstrong director leadershipfaith-based curriculumfrequent parent-teacher communication

Bright Start School And Daycare

4.58 score

5(7)

217 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children

Bright Start School and Daycare receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly Ms. Paula, for creating a loving environment where children are excited to attend. Parents consistently highlight the center's effectiveness in child development, reasonable pricing, and excellent communication, with many families having attended for years or across multiple children.

Caring and passionate staffstrong teacher-child relationshipseffective potty training and developmental supportchildren eager to attend

Sugar N Spice

4.56 score

4.7(20)

3211 Moody Ave, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 384 children

Sugar N Spice receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Parents consistently report significant developmental progress in their children and describe the center as feeling like a family. The facility maintains low teacher turnover, is well-organized and clean, and provides responsive communication with families.

Friendly and caring staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong academ

Orange Park Kindergarten

4.52 score

4.7(14)

3050 Moody Ave, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

Orange Park Kindergarten receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the friendly and patient teaching staff, family-owned operation, and strong learning programs. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending and parents appreciate the well-maintained facilities.

Friendly and welcoming staffpatient teachersfamily-owned with long-standing staff tenurestrong academic programs

Advent Lutheran Preschool

4.44 score

4.8(6)

2156 Loch Rane Blvd, Orange Park, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 72 children

Advent Lutheran Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, consistent staff and comprehensive educational programs. Parents highlight strong communication through daily photos and weekly folders, hands-on learning activities, and religious instruction. Multiple families report long-term enrollment of multiple children and significant developmental growth.

caring and attentive staffdaily communication with parentscomprehensive curriculum including science/art/musicreligious education

Abbate'S Day Care INC Dba Kidz Klubhouse

4.32 score

4.4(20)

349 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children

Parents consistently praise Kidz Klubhouse for its caring, engaged staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and families appreciate the flexible hours, cleanliness, and educational activities. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the facility.

Caring and engaging staffflexible hoursclean facilityeducational programs

Gingerbread Learning Center

4.16 score

4.2(20)

30 Knight Boxx Rd, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children

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 festivalholiday activities

Orange Park Preschool/Learning Center INC

4.08 score

4.1(18)

99 College Dr, Orange Park, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 157 children

Orange Park Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the clean, bright facility, caring and attentive staff, strong communication with parents, and flexible management. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, dietary restrictions, and providing a family-like environment at affordable rates.

Clean and well-maintained facilityattentive and caring staffdaily communication and photo updatesexperienced with special needs and autism spectrum disorder

Headstart Programs in Orange Park, Florida

There are 1 headstart programs in Orange Park, Florida, making up 2% of the 42 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 Orange Park, 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 Orange Park, Florida, out of 42 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 Orange Park, 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

Orange Park offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 5 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Orange Park for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Orange Park 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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