Best Church Daycare in Panama City, FL
Compare 10 church daycare in Panama City. Average rating: 4.21/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Panama City, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.21/5
- Parent reviews
- 418
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 14
Panama City has 10 licensed church daycare with 418 parent reviews averaging 4.21/5.14 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 32401 with 25 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Panama City
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.
- 1Springfield Community Church Daycare/School4.56 score4.7(20)
3811 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 120 children
Reviews praise Springfield Community Church Daycare/School for its welcoming, spiritual atmosphere and friendly community. Parents consistently highlight the pastoral leadership, family-oriented environment, and various activities offered throughout the week. The facility is noted for community involvement and charitable outreach.
Welcoming and friendly staffspiritual environmentstrong pastoral leadershipyouth programs and activities - 2New Bethel Academy4.55 score4.9(8)
1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children
New Bethel Academy is a religious facility affiliated with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Parents report positive experiences with staff professionalism, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes, noting children advance academically and develop language skills quickly.
Staff are polite and know parents by namefamily-oriented environmentBible-based teachingchildren excel academically and speak in full sentences - 3Childworld Learning Center INC4.55 score5(6)
3430 W Highway 390, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Childworld Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and educational approach. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Dana and teachers like Ms. Serena and Nana Cindy as dedicated and loving caregivers who support children's behavioral and academic development. Families report feeling confident and satisfied with their children's experience at the facility.
caring and patient staffloving family atmosphereowner takes pride in child careoutdoor playground - 4Grace Presbyterian Preschool4.48 score4.6(20)
1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 160 children
Grace Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and focus on early childhood education and Christian development. Parents report their children thrive at the facility and highlight the caring approach of teachers and director Susan.
friendly and welcoming staffcaring and qualified teachers (Ms. StacyMs. PattyMs. Von specifically mentioned) - 5Chapman Early Education Center4.35 score4.7(5)
2928 E 11th St, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 276 children
Chapman Early Education Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the quality of teachers and staff, noting that children enjoy attending and benefit from a positive learning environment.
Great teachers and staffpositive learning environmentwonderful environmentchildren enjoy attending - 6Adventure Club Learning Center INC4.32 score4.4(20)
2405 E Baldwin Rd, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Adventure Club Learning Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and child development outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the use of the Bright Wheel app for communication, cleanliness of the facility, and their children's happiness and social/academic progress. The center is strongly recommended by families with multiple children and long-term enrollment.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welc - 7Academy Of Science And Discovery4.32 score4.4(20)
308 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Parents consistently praise this science center for its numerous interactive, hands-on exhibits that keep children engaged for 1-2+ hours. The facility is well-suited for ages 2-10 and offers a good indoor activity option for bad weather days. While some mention the building's exterior appearance is uninviting and pricing concerns, parents agree their children had an excellent experience.
Interactive exhibitseducational activitieshands-on learningmultiple activ - 8Harvest Christian Academy4.32 score4.4(20)
3238 E Highway 390, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Harvest Christian Academy is a church-based childcare center in Panama City that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and quality programs for infants and preschoolers. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant improvement in behavior and learning.
caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexcellent preschool programpositive teacher-child relationships - 9First Presbyterian Church Early Education4.25 score4.5(5)
100 E 7th St, Panama City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
First Presbyterian Church Early Education is a religious facility in Panama City with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews are mixed in clarity and relevance, with some praising the welcoming community atmosphere and building, while others contain unclear or concerning comments.
Warm community environmentwelcoming staffattractive education buildingfellowship opportunities - 10Pons Child Care LLC4.24 score4.3(20)
100 Jazz Dr, Panama City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
PONS CHILD CARE LLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, clean facilities, personalized attention to children's individual needs, and strong management led by Abby and Heather. The center is particularly noted for creating a family-like, nurturing environment where children feel safe and loved.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 33 daycares with Google ratings in Panama City
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 418 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Panama City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Panama City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32404 | 6 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 32401 | 25 | 4.26 | 9 | |
| 32405 | 18 | 4.12 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Panama City (16–276 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
17
Very Large
150+ children
9
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Panama City based on parent reviews
Springfield Community Church Daycare/School
3811 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
Reviews praise Springfield Community Church Daycare/School for its welcoming, spiritual atmosphere and friendly community. Parents consistently highlight the pastoral leadership, family-oriented environment, and various activities offered throughout the week. The facility is noted for community involvement and charitable outreach.
New Bethel Academy
1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
New Bethel Academy is a religious facility affiliated with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Parents report positive experiences with staff professionalism, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes, noting children advance academically and develop language skills quickly.
Grace Presbyterian Preschool
1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL
Grace Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and focus on early childhood education and Christian development. Parents report their children thrive at the facility and highlight the caring approach of teachers and director Susan.
First Presbyterian Church Early Education
100 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
First Presbyterian Church Early Education is a religious facility in Panama City with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews are mixed in clarity and relevance, with some praising the welcoming community atmosphere and building, while others contain unclear or concerning comments.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Early Learning Center
929 S Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City, FL
Good Shepherd Lutheran Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its integration of Christian values with academic instruction and nurturing environment. Parents highlight dedicated, caring staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and children's rapid academic and social-emotional growth. One parent references past negative reviews but attributes them to staff changes that have since been resolved.
Hp Kids Learning Academy
2611 N Highway 231, Panama City, FL
One parent highlights HP Kids Learning Academy as the newest and cleanest facility in Panama City, noting that staff went above and beyond to ensure their infant's safety and happiness during the pandemic. The review praises the engaging teachers and responsive administration, who provided detailed daily updates and activities via Class Dojo.
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Church Daycare in Panama City, Florida
There are 10 church daycare in Panama City, Florida, making up 20% of the 49 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 Panama City have an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 across 33 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 418 parent reviews. Parents in Panama City most frequently praise daycares for children excited to attend, caring and attentive staff, and clean facility.
When choosing a daycare in Panama City, 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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One parent highlights HP Kids Learning Academy as the newest and cleanest facility in Panama City, noting that staff went above and beyond to ensure their infant's safety and happiness during the pandemic. The review praises the engaging teachers and responsive administration, who provided detailed daily updates and activities via Class Dojo.
- Address
- 2611 N Highway 231, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 785-6530
One parent highlights the school's Biblical-based, Christ-centered approach, noting that teachers provide individualized attention and discipline with patience and grace. The reviewer reports positive academic and spiritual growth in their son and plans to enroll a second child.
- Address
- 2801 W 14th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 215-6630
New Bethel Academy is a religious facility affiliated with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Parents report positive experiences with staff professionalism, personalized attention, and strong educational outcomes, noting children advance academically and develop language skills quickly.
- Address
- 1942 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 763-8341
Reviews praise Springfield Community Church Daycare/School for its welcoming, spiritual atmosphere and friendly community. Parents consistently highlight the pastoral leadership, family-oriented environment, and various activities offered throughout the week. The facility is noted for community involvement and charitable outreach.
- Address
- 3811 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 522-9958
Grace Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere, dedicated teaching staff, and focus on early childhood education and Christian development. Parents report their children thrive at the facility and highlight the caring approach of teachers and director Susan.
- Address
- 1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 769-0446
First Presbyterian Church Early Education is a religious facility in Panama City with a 4.5/5 Google rating. Reviews are mixed in clarity and relevance, with some praising the welcoming community atmosphere and building, while others contain unclear or concerning comments.
- Address
- 100 E 7th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 785-7423
Good Shepherd Lutheran Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its integration of Christian values with academic instruction and nurturing environment. Parents highlight dedicated, caring staff, strong kindergarten preparation, and children's rapid academic and social-emotional growth. One parent references past negative reviews but attributes them to staff changes that have since been resolved.
- Address
- 929 S Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 871-6600
Multiple parents highlight the facility's affordable pricing, experienced and caring staff, and strong religious curriculum, with some noting multi-year satisfaction. However, one review alleges mistreatment of children, contrasting sharply with the positive experiences of others.
- Address
- 623 Grace Ave, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 769-7905
St Andrews Academy of Early Learning has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the caring staff and clean facility, while four parents reported serious concerns including inadequate supervision leading to a child's broken bone injury, poor communication about their children's daily activities, lack of curriculum implementation, unsanitary conditions with bug infestations, and an unwelcoming environment with a dismissive director.
- Address
- 2618 W 10th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 784-0029
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for the church itself rather than the preschool program. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and spiritual community, but do not contain specific feedback about the daycare or preschool services.
- Address
- 903 E 4th St, Panama City, FL
- Phone
- (850) 763-0615
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