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Best Church Daycare in Gulf Breeze, FL

Compare 6 church daycare in Gulf Breeze. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Gulf Breeze, Florida at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.44/5
Parent reviews
82
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Gulf Breeze has 6 licensed church daycare with 82 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 32563 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gulf Breeze

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.

  1. 1
    Paradise Child Development Center INC
    4.45 score
    4.6(15)

    113 Joachim Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 81 children

    Paradise Child Development Center receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are excited to attend, develop well, and form genuine bonds with teachers who treat them like family. The center is noted for accommodating special needs and maintaining consistency over many years.

    Warm and loving staffclean facilityexcellent communication with parentschildren excited to attend
  2. 2
    Good Shepherd Lutheran School
    4.42 score
    4.6(12)

    4237 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    Good Shepherd Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and strong academic curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Parents highlight small class sizes, individualized attention, and a balanced approach to academics and social-emotional development with Christian faith integration. The school is noted for exceptional teacher communication and welcoming community environment.

    Caring and professio
  3. 3
    Kids Discovery 5
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    2800 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 248 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Discovery 5 for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children like family and create a warm, nurturing environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending daily and show strong developmental progress. The facility offers reasonable pricing, meals included, year-round operation, and quality before/aftercare and summer programs.

    Caring and dedicated staffwarm welcoming environmentstrong teacher-child relationshipschildren excited to attend
  4. 4
    Knowledge Kollege II
    3.75 score
    3.6(8)

    5 Hoffman Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children

    Knowledge Kollege II receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (5 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational approach, cleanliness, and family-like environment, with children showing strong development and enthusiasm for attending. However, three one-star reviews criticize the director's selectivity in enrollment, rudeness during inquiries, and perceived unwillingness to work with children who don't fit their ideal profile.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Gulf Breeze

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Gulf Breeze, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

4.72avg rating
6 daycares · 4 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.15avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Gulf Breeze zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
325636
4.5
2
325615
4.38
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Gulf Breeze (37–248 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gulf Breeze based on parent reviews

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

4.6(12)

4237 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL

Good Shepherd Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and strong academic curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Parents highlight small class sizes, individualized attention, and a balanced approach to academics and social-emotional development with Christian faith integration. The school is noted for exceptional teacher communication and welcoming community environment.

Caring and professio

St. Paul Methodist Church Preschool

5(2)

4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL

One parent describes the staff as warm and welcoming, noting that their daughter's educational progress was noticeable after a short time. Another review simply characterizes the facility as a nice place.

warm and welcoming stafffamily-like atmospherenoticeable educational progress

Children'S Place Preschool - Fairpoint Campus

5(1)

75 Fairpoint Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL

St Ann Discovery School

4.3

100 Daniel St, Gulf Breeze, FL

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Daycare types in Gulf Breeze

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 6

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Church Daycare in Gulf Breeze, Florida

There are 6 church daycare in Gulf Breeze, Florida, making up 55% of the 11 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Gulf Breeze have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.72 stars. Our analysis covers 82 parent reviews.

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

All Church Daycare in Gulf Breeze

Showing 6 results

St. Paul Methodist Church Preschool
Church Daycare
5

One parent describes the staff as warm and welcoming, noting that their daughter's educational progress was noticeable after a short time. Another review simply characterizes the facility as a nice place.

warm and welcoming stafffamily-like atmospherenoticeable educational progress
Address
4901 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone
(850) 932-0692
Children'S Place Preschool - Fairpoint Campus
Church Daycare
5
Address
75 Fairpoint Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone
(850) 932-1647
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Church Daycare
4.6

Good Shepherd Lutheran School receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and strong academic curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. Parents highlight small class sizes, individualized attention, and a balanced approach to academics and social-emotional development with Christian faith integration. The school is noted for exceptional teacher communication and welcoming community environment.

Caring and professio
Address
4237 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone
(850) 932-9127
St Ann Discovery School
Church Daycare
4.3
Address
100 Daniel St, Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone
(850) 932-9330
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
5613 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone
(850) 934-0180
Srcs - Gulf Breeze Community Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
100 Andrew Jackson Trl, Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone
(850) 932-3625

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 church daycare daycares in Gulf Breeze, Florida, out of 11 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 Gulf Breeze have an average Google rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Gulf Breeze, 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
Gulf Breeze offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 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 Gulf Breeze for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gulf Breeze 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.