Best Church Daycare in Jacksonville, FL
Compare 58 church daycare in Jacksonville. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jacksonville, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 58
- Avg rating
- 4.23/5
- Parent reviews
- 3,023
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 116
Jacksonville has 58 licensed church daycare with 3,023 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.116 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 32224 (avg 4.59 stars), while 32216 has the largest selection (23 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jacksonville
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.
- 1Wallace Enterprises Learning And Development Center4.8 score5(20)
7442 Gainesville Ave, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Parents consistently praise Wallace Enterprises Learning and Development Center for its strong academic focus, small class sizes, and personalized attention to each child's development. The family-owned center is noted for teaching fundamental skills like reading, writing, and math while integrating Christian values, with children showing measurable academic progress and school readiness. Staff are described as compassionate, communicative, and treating families as extended family members.
Strong academic curriculumsmall class sizes enabling one-on-one instructionpersonalized attention to individual learning abilitiesChristian teachings integrated into education - 2New Dimensions Learning Center INC4.72 score4.9(20)
3612 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
New Dimensions Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, nurturing home-like environment, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and have shown significant developmental growth.
Caring and attentive teacherslong staff tenurehome-like and cozy atmospherestrong educational foundation - 3The Sunshine House4.72 score4.9(20)
3993 San Jose Park Dr, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
NOTE: The reviews provided are for Aqua Fin Swim Academy, not The Sunshine House daycare. The reviews consistently praise Aqua Fin's swimming instruction program, with parents reporting significant skill development, improved water confidence, and professional instruction from patient instructors.
Patient and professional instructorssmall class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratiosrapid skill progressionclean and well-maintained facilities - 4Victory Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
4651 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Victory Preschool receives universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff and director Anne's dedication to each child's individual needs. Parents consistently report their children are happy, feel safe, and thrive academically and emotionally in this well-organized, clean environment.
Caring and patient teachersstrong director leadershipexcellent communication with parentsclean facilities - 5Shiva Robotics Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
7044 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children
Shiva Robotics Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the STEM-focused curriculum, engaging robotics programs, and passionate staff, particularly founder Coach K. Parents highlight their children's enthusiasm for learning, strong communication through photos/videos, and positive behavioral changes. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and offering diverse activities including coding, 3D printing, VR, and special Friday events.
Passionate and inspirational staff (especially Coach K)high-quality STEM curriculumengaging robotics and coding instructionexcellent parent communication with daily photos and videos - 6Kids Academy Usa INC4.72 score4.9(20)
1842 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 66 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Academy USA for exceptional care, professional staff, and strong educational curriculum. Ms. Tameka, the owner, is frequently highlighted for her dedication, teaching quality, and genuine care for children. The facility is noted as clean, organized, and welcoming with affordable pricing.
Attentive and caring staffprofessional managementclean facilitystrong VPK/kindergarten preparation curriculum - 7Avondale Child'S Day Out4.72 score4.9(20)
1651 Talbot Ave, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Avondale Child's Day Out is a church-affiliated preschool program that parents praise for its welcoming and inclusive environment. The one parent review of the preschool specifically highlighted the teachers' cleanliness standards, communication during the pandemic, and strong educational outcomes in a small school setting. Most reviews are about the affiliated church rather than the daycare program itself.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentsmall school settinga - 8Care Bear Kids Academy At True Vine4.72 score4.9(20)
3519 Post St, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Care Bear Kids Academy at True Vine receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff—particularly owner/teacher Ms. Tameka, Ms. Cece, and Alyssa. Parents highlight strong academic instruction, especially in VPK programs, a clean facility, reasonable pricing, and individualized attention to each child's development and needs.
caring and attentive staffstrong academic curriculum and instructionclean and well-organized - 9Braxton'S Academy4.71 score5(12)
5505 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children
Braxton's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the facility's strong academic curriculum, caring staff, and clean environment. Parents report their children gain significant academic skills before entering elementary school and feel loved and well-supervised. The center is led by Dr. Braxton and emphasizes structured lesson plans, spiritual/Christian values, and individualized attention rather than basic childcare.
Academic excellence and structured lesson planscaring and attentive staffclean facilityspiritual/Christian foundation - 10Beulahland Christian Academy4.69 score5(11)
9550 Ribault Ave, Jacksonville, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
Reviews consistently praise Beulahland Christian Academy for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the kindness and care of the pastoral staff and community members. The facility is noted for accommodating various events and providing meaningful worship experiences.
Warm and inviting atmospherekind and caring staffspiritual nourishmentexcellent customer service
Rating Distribution
Based on 246 daycares with Google ratings in Jacksonville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 3,023 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Jacksonville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Jacksonville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32224 | 12 | 4.59 | 6 | |
| 32223 | 7 | 4.58 | 4 | |
| 32206 | 20 | 4.56 | 7 | |
| 32256 | 12 | 4.55 | 4 | |
| 32202 | 7 | 4.55 | 3 | |
| 32225 | 12 | 4.52 | 4 | |
| 32216 | 23 | 4.45 | 7 | |
| 32257 | 9 | 4.44 | 5 | |
| 32246 | 9 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 32217 | 11 | 4.42 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jacksonville (14–684 children)
Small
up to 30 children
39
Medium
31–75 children
137
Large
76–150 children
125
Very Large
150+ children
54
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Jacksonville based on parent reviews
Providence Preschool
3115 Discovery Way, Jacksonville, FL
Providence Preschool is a highly-regarded Christian private preschool in Jacksonville with strong academics and experienced, caring staff. Parents consistently praise the rigorous curriculum, engaging learning environment, and welcoming community, though one parent noted the academic expectations may be too advanced for average learners and reported disciplinary issues in the classroom.
Murray Hill Baptist Child Care
4300 Post St, Jacksonville, FL
Murray Hill Baptist Child Care is a religious facility in Jacksonville, Florida with a 4.8/5 Google rating. Reviews praise it as a loving, Christ-centered church with strong community involvement and welcoming atmosphere. Parents highlight friendly members, engaging worship services, and various community service opportunities.
Jewish Community Alliance
8505 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Jewish Community Alliance in Jacksonville receives consistently excellent reviews (all 5-star ratings) praising exceptional staff, quality childcare and preschool programs, and comprehensive family amenities. Parents highlight the nurturing, caring environment and long-term positive impact on their children's development. The facility also offers diverse programs including fitness classes, pools, tennis courts, and wellness services.
Southside Baptist Karen Preschool
1435 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Reviews consistently praise the welcoming, warm atmosphere and strong community feel. Parents highlight the quality of pastoral leadership and the church's genuine care for members and visitors. The facility is noted as a beautiful venue with diverse programming and a strong commitment to helping the community.
Hogan Christian Preschool
8045 Hogan Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Parents consistently praise this Christian school for creating a welcoming, faith-filled environment with excellent academics and small class sizes. Staff and leadership are described as caring and committed to student success. Families report their children thrive academically and socially at this facility.
Builders Of The Faith Christian Daycare
5900 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville, FL
The reviews provided do not contain feedback about daycare services. Instead, reviews focus on church attendance, funeral services, food distribution programs, and general church experience. No actual daycare parent reviews are available.
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Church Daycare in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville offers 58 church-affiliated daycare options, providing a wide range of faith-based environments for families seeking community-centered care. Parents frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and clean facilities, noting that these centers often feel like an extension of their own family. A standout area is the 32208 zip code, which maintains a perfect average rating across its local facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Jacksonville have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 246 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 3,023 parent reviews. Parents in Jacksonville most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville
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ST THOMAS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, child development, and overall care quality. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about infant care practices, lack of supervision, and unaddressed safety incidents.
- Address
- 5879 Moncrief Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 766-8375
Christ the King Child Care in Jacksonville receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the welcoming staff, clean facility, quality education, and caring environment. Parents report their children are learning and feel like part of a family community. One parent expressed concern about infant care specifically.
- Address
- 720 Arlington Rd N, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 724-7239
Parents consistently praise Little Temples Child Care Center for its caring staff, clean facilities, and family-like atmosphere. Multiple reviewers note their children were happy, learned well, and formed strong bonds with teachers. Several parents acknowledge past negative reviews exist but emphasize their own positive experiences contradict those concerns.
- Address
- 2467 Faye Rd, Ste 13, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 751-0075
One parent highlights the exceptional care provided to their two-year-old child with ASD and SPD, noting significant academic progress in literacy and bilingual counting. The reviewer emphasizes the staff's sensitivity and deep affection, describing them as treating the child like their own.
- Address
- 6140 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 737-8842
Harvest Time Christian Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the family-oriented atmosphere, support for children with issues, and welcoming environment. However, multiple negative reviews cite billing issues with undisclosed fees, poor staff communication, safety concerns, and allegations of billing for days children did not attend.
- Address
- 33-1 Arlington Rd S, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 403-8496
Parents describe their children's experiences at Sharing Tree Preschool as highly positive, highlighting the staff's genuine kindness, responsiveness, and dedication to safety. Families report that their children learned significantly and left each day happy, with one parent noting a smooth transition to another faith-based program afterward.
- Address
- 6045 Greenland Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 260-2015
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and deeply caring toward the children, highlighting a strong religious atmosphere. However, a separate review criticizes the facility for enforcing conservative political views and judging those who disagree, citing a lack of inclusivity.
- Address
- 8964 Old Plank Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 783-6942
Total Learning Center has recently undergone management changes that parents say have significantly improved operations. Reviews are highly polarized, with many praising the new management, staff quality, and child care, while others report serious concerns about rudeness, safety issues, staff treatment, and health protocols.
- Address
- 4316 Barnes Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 737-5669
Saint Stephen Child Care & Learning Center receives polarized reviews. Positive reviews consistently praise the professional staff, Christian environment, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and individualized attention from director Ms. Anthony. However, negative reviews cite staff rudeness, unprofessional behavior during facility tours, concerns about physical discipline, and inconsistent child supervision.
- Address
- 1525 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 358-2799
Episcopal Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the clean facility, consistent staff, strong teacher relationships, and parent communication tools. However, several negative reviews cite disorganization, inadequate curriculum, staff behavior issues, bullying concerns, and inconsistent operating hours.
- Address
- 1100 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 723-4413
One parent reports that the school is currently closed. No other feedback is available.
- Address
- 6551 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 778-1503
- Address
- 3930 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 733-9218
- Address
- 125 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 265-7318
- Address
- 3120 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 396-2676
- Address
- 195 Tallulah Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 713-8260
- Address
- 4200 Jammes Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 772-0812
- Address
- 6415 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 765-8700
- Address
- 5732 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 786-0028
- Address
- 6859 Lenox Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 379-4533
- Address
- 7587 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 777-3040
- Address
- 1523 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 378-1882
- Address
- 4305 Melrose Ave, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 388-0606
- Address
- 9570 Regency Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 551-7104
- Address
- 10613 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 764-7781
- Address
- 4826 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 733-5458
- Address
- 12200 Mccormick Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 928-9136
- Address
- 800 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 596-2400
- Address
- 5520 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL
- Phone
- (904) 737-6330
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