Best Church Daycare in Birmingham, AL
Compare 101 church daycare in Birmingham. Average rating: 4.32/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Birmingham, Alabama at a glance
- Programs
- 101
- Avg rating
- 4.32/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,562
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 81
Birmingham has 101 licensed church daycare with 1,562 parent reviews averaging 4.32/5.81 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 35243 (avg 4.79 stars), while 35211 has the largest selection (18 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Birmingham
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.
- 1St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church4.8 score5(20)
3775 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham is highly praised by families as a welcoming and inclusive faith community. Parents consistently highlight the warm, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community across all ages. The facility is noted for its excellent preschool program and commitment to acceptance regardless of background or faith journey.
welcoming and inclusive environmentstrong community atmosphereexcellent preschool programcaring clergy - 2Mountaintop Community Church4.8 score5(20)
225 Centerview Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Mountaintop Community Church is a non-denominational Christian facility founded in 1992 that serves over 2,000 members. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where visitors and long-time attendees alike feel like family. The church is recognized for its contemporary worship, community involvement, and spiritual growth resources.
warm and caring staffwelcoming atmosphereinclusive communitystrong spiritual foundation - 3Grace - A United Methodist Congregation4.8 score5(20)
5125 Sicard Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Grace UMC is a welcoming United Methodist congregation in Birmingham that focuses on family, community, and faith-based learning. Parents consistently praise the inclusive, non-judgmental environment and strong leadership under Pastor Wade. The church offers programs for all ages including nursery, children's church, and family events.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentPastor Wade's relevant and scriptural sermonsstrong sense of community and familyquality music programs - 4Agape Worship Ministries Church4.74 score5(14)
328 Robison Drive, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
This facility is primarily a religious worship center rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the church's worship experience, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with their spiritual experience.
Inspiring worship and praiseimpactful sermons from Pastor Harriswelcoming communityinclusive for all ages - 5Covenant Community Ch. - Homewood4.72 score4.9(20)
151 Covenant Way, Birmingham, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Note: Reviews appear to be for Covenant Community Church, not a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and sense of community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and recommend the organization.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring pastorstrong sense of community and familyChrist-centered teachings - 6Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center4.72 score4.9(20)
2725 24th Street Sw, Birmingham, AL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center as an excellent daycare facility. All reviewers highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, exceptional cleanliness, and strong academic curriculum. Children show developmental progress and parents report their kids are happy and eager to attend.
Warm and friendly staffDirector Ms. Vivian highly praisedClean and organized facilityAcademic-focused curriculum - 7Christian Life Church4.72 score4.9(20)
2490 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Christian Life Church in Birmingham is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse congregation, and strong children's ministry program. Parents consistently praise the pastoral leadership, worship services, and sense of community. The facility's security and check-in/check-out processes were specifically noted as reliable.
welcoming atmospherediverse and inclusive communityexcellent children's ministryengaging worship services - 8Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church4.69 score4.9(16)
700 - 23rd Avenue Nw, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church receives unanimous 5-star ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastor Taylor's relatable messaging. Attendees consistently report feeling inspired, appreciated, and refreshed by the worship experience and sense of community.
Welcoming environmentrelatable pastorspirit-filled atmospherequality sermons - 9Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church4.67 score5(10)
2541 Rocky Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church offers MDO (Mother's Day Out) and preschool programs that parents praise for quality curriculum, affordability, and welcoming community. Reviewers highlight the church's friendly congregation, strong children's ministries, and the lasting friendships formed through their programs.
affordable pricinggood curriculumfriendly congregationquality children's and preschool programs - 10Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church4.66 score4.9(14)
3405 Brookwood Road, Birmingham, AL · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church in Birmingham operates a preschool program that parents praise highly. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, friendly staff, and quality educational programs. The facility is noted for its beautiful grounds and family-oriented atmosphere.
welcoming congregationfriendly stafftop-notch preschool programbeautiful facility and grounds
Rating Distribution
Based on 139 daycares with Google ratings in Birmingham
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Top qualities mentioned across 1,562 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Birmingham, based on parent reviews
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Birmingham zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35243 | 7 | 4.79 | 7 | |
| 35216 | 6 | 4.68 | 4 | |
| 35208 | 11 | 4.63 | 7 | |
| 35242 | 13 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 35210 | 5 | 4.55 | 3 | |
| 35213 | 8 | 4.52 | 4 | |
| 35209 | 5 | 4.47 | 3 | |
| 35244 | 6 | 4.4 | 2 | |
| 35211 | 18 | 4.37 | 6 | |
| 35226 | 6 | 4.35 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Birmingham (– children)
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up to 30 children
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Birmingham based on parent reviews
St. Stephen'S Episcopal Church
3775 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Birmingham is highly praised by families as a welcoming and inclusive faith community. Parents consistently highlight the warm, loving atmosphere and strong sense of community across all ages. The facility is noted for its excellent preschool program and commitment to acceptance regardless of background or faith journey.
Mountaintop Community Church
225 Centerview Drive, Birmingham, AL
Mountaintop Community Church is a non-denominational Christian facility founded in 1992 that serves over 2,000 members. Parents consistently praise the warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where visitors and long-time attendees alike feel like family. The church is recognized for its contemporary worship, community involvement, and spiritual growth resources.
Grace - A United Methodist Congregation
5125 Sicard Hollow Road, Birmingham, AL
Grace UMC is a welcoming United Methodist congregation in Birmingham that focuses on family, community, and faith-based learning. Parents consistently praise the inclusive, non-judgmental environment and strong leadership under Pastor Wade. The church offers programs for all ages including nursery, children's church, and family events.
Agape Worship Ministries Church
328 Robison Drive, Birmingham, AL
This facility is primarily a religious worship center rather than a daycare. Reviews praise the church's worship experience, pastoral leadership, and welcoming community atmosphere. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed strong satisfaction with their spiritual experience.
Christian Life Church
2490 Valleydale Road, Birmingham, AL
Christian Life Church in Birmingham is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, diverse congregation, and strong children's ministry program. Parents consistently praise the pastoral leadership, worship services, and sense of community. The facility's security and check-in/check-out processes were specifically noted as reliable.
Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church
700 - 23rd Avenue Nw, Birmingham, AL
Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church receives unanimous 5-star ratings from visitors who praise the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual environment, and pastor Taylor's relatable messaging. Attendees consistently report feeling inspired, appreciated, and refreshed by the worship experience and sense of community.
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Church Daycare in Birmingham, Alabama
This directory highlights 101 church-affiliated childcare options across Birmingham, Alabama, offering parents a range of faith-based environments to explore. Many families note that these centers prioritize a welcoming community, creating a supportive atmosphere for both children and parents. If you are looking for a specific neighborhood, the 35242 zip code stands out with a notably high average rating across its local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Birmingham have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 139 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.56 stars. Our analysis covers 1,562 parent reviews. Parents in Birmingham most frequently praise daycares for welcoming atmosphere, safe environment, and clean facility.
When choosing a daycare in Birmingham, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents praise this religious facility for its welcoming community and family atmosphere. Reviews highlight positive experiences with staff and church leadership. Overall satisfaction is very high with mostly 5-star ratings.
- Address
- 7401 London Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 833-9349
Parents express strong satisfaction with this religious facility, praising the welcoming community and family atmosphere. Reviews highlight positive experiences with church events and services. The facility maintains a 4.3/5 rating based on recent feedback.
- Address
- 7400-London Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 833-3676
Parents describe a welcoming, family-like environment where children show rapid development and enjoy their teachers, with one parent noting professional service and another highlighting the staff's evident care and communication. However, a single complaint warns of a staff member with a hostile attitude who may become defensive when confronted with evidence of issues.
- Address
- 6513 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 592-0810
One parent highlights that the program enhanced their child's biblical knowledge and scriptural understanding. Another reviewer expresses strong concern, labeling the facility a cult and citing alleged scandals and property scams.
- Address
- 115 Polly Reed Road, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 856-7606
- Address
- 1105 - 49th Street, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 602-3330
God's Little Angels receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care and cleanliness, with parents reporting their children are treated well and staff are patient and welcoming. However, there are serious concerns raised about incident documentation procedures, potential security issues with credit card theft, and inaccurate posted hours.
- Address
- 7724 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 901-2938
Parents praise the dedicated staff, caring environment, and leadership at this religious daycare facility. Most reviewers report positive experiences with their children's development and feel reassured by the facility's professionalism. However, there are concerning complaints about management unprofessionalism and employment-related issues.
- Address
- 1018 Florentine Drive, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 587-5359
Kreative Kids Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families highlighting attentive staff, educational development, and a welcoming environment, but serious concerns from other parents regarding supervision, safety incidents, bullying, unprofessional conduct, and inadequate incident reporting.
- Address
- 5358 Oporto Madrid Blvd, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 225-1239
- Address
- 2622 31st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 747-9884
One parent describes a chaotic environment where infants and older children are not separated, resulting in widespread distress with no staff intervention. Another account highlights a lack of educational programming, noting that children only watch television and play games without learning anything, alongside claims of unprofessional staff behavior.
- Address
- 1616 Forestdale Plaza, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 637-0008
- Address
- 7916 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 833-7410
Reviews are not specific to daycare services at this location. Comments focus on the church itself, its staff, youth leadership, music programs, and general welcoming atmosphere. All reviewers express positive feelings about the facility and community.
- Address
- 350 Overbrook Road, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 871-4695
- Address
- 2129 Centerpoint Parkway, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 517-3108
- Address
- 1698-A Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 923-9555
- Address
- 1720 Cherry Avenue, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 585-5182
- Address
- 1137 - 10th Place South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 323-1516
- Address
- 1400 Brisbane Ave, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 798-1248
- Address
- 2290 Old Tyler Road, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 978-6001
- Address
- 1720-31st Street S.W., Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 202-5797
New Hope Baptist Church SW offers a K4 Christian school program where parents report children learn academic skills like sight word recognition and spelling. Reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership under Pastor Gregory L. Clarke, and family-like community environment.
- Address
- 1212-17th Street Southwest, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 925-9393
New Hope Baptist Church SW - Site II receives all 5-star ratings from reviewers who praise the facility's educational programs, welcoming atmosphere, and spiritual leadership. Parents highlight strong academic instruction, particularly in early literacy skills, and consistently describe the environment as friendly and family-oriented. The church offers various programs including Christian school classes, Bible study, and seasonal activities.
- Address
- 1757 Jefferson Avenue Sw, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 923-6221
- Address
- 2974 Winewood Road, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 853-9906
- Address
- 1140 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 925-9898
- Address
- 9084 Parkway East, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 538-7008
- Address
- 1325 - 44th Street North, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 847-7158
- Address
- 4022 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 591-3966
- Address
- 7315 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 836-6930
- Address
- 1703 - 29th Court South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 380-2646
Christ Church United Methodist in Birmingham receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming and warm atmosphere. Reviews highlight quality programs, strong community involvement in missions, and excellent music offerings. The facility is described as a genuine, Bible-centered place of worship with friendly people.
- Address
- 5091 Caldwell Mill Road, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 995-0165
Nichols Temple AME Church is praised as a welcoming place of worship with engaging spiritual programming. Parents appreciate the Sunday School, sermons, choir activities, and community involvement. The facility is described as spiritually enriching and supportive to the local Ensley community.
- Address
- 115 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Phone
- (205) 492-1152
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