How do I choose the right daycare in Stuart?

When choosing a daycare in Stuart, 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 Stuart?

Stuart offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Church Daycare — 6 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Before or After School Daycare in Stuart, 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 Stuart for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Stuart

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.

Pebblestone Academy

4.74 score

5(14)

1200 Se Dixie Cutoff Rd, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

Pebblestone Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, dedicated staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and eager to attend daily. The facility is noted for its clean appearance, professional management, and strong sense of community.

caring and patient staffdirector Ms. Flo's leadershipteacher Ms. Alyssa's connection with childrenchildren love attending

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool

4.48 score

4.6(20)

2450 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 230 children

Redeemer Lutheran Preschool receives universal praise from parents who appreciate its Christ-centered education, small class sizes (under 18 students), and caring staff. Parents highlight their children's academic progress, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong moral values. The facility also hosts well-regarded community events like trunk-or-treat and Thursday dinners.

Small class sizespersonalized learningcaring and helpful staffChrist-centered curriculu

All About Abc'S Learning Center

4.41 score

4.6(11)

821 Se Bahama Ave, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

All About ABC's Learning Center in Stuart, Florida receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the professional and caring staff, clean facility, quality educational instruction, and safe environment. Parents appreciate the weekend hours, affordable pricing, and family-inclusive approach to childcare.

Professional and caring staffclean facilityquality educational instructionsafe environment

Apple Tree Academy

4.4 score

4.5(20)

6491 Se Parkwood Dr, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 157 children

Apple Tree Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, strong communication, and loving environment that makes them feel confident in their children's care.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication through app and direct contactsmooth transitions for new studentsindividual attention to each child's needs

Temple Beit Hayam Early Childhood Learning Center

4.39 score

4.6(9)

951 Se Monterey Commons Blvd, Stuart, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 98 children

Temple Beit Hayam Early Childhood Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with eight 5-star reviews praising the nurturing staff, clean facilities, engaging curriculum, and strong teacher-child relationships. However, one parent gave a 1-star review citing poor communication, inconsistent policy enforcement, staff turnover, and unprofessional conduct by the director.

Caring and nurturing staffclean and well-maintained facilities

Y M C A Child Development Center - Teddy Bear Academy

4.24 score

4.3(20)

1700 Se Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 230 children

Parents praise the YMCA Child Development Center for its friendly and professional staff, clean facilities, and variety of programs for all ages. The childcare services (Child Watch) receive specific commendation for caring and engaging staff. Overall, families report positive experiences across fitness classes, swimming instruction, youth sports programs, and childcare services.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilities and equipmentvariety of classes and programs for all ages and fitness levelspatient and bilingual instructors

Little Einstein Academy

4.19 score

4.3(9)

824 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

Little Einstein Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the nurturing staff, educational activities, and strong communication. Director Miss Maegan and teachers like Miss Diana are frequently highlighted for their attentiveness and care. One parent reported a serious concern about bed bug bites and dissatisfaction with management's response.

Caring and nurturing stafflive camera accessdaily photo and video updatesclean and safe facility with secure outdoor play area

Global Learning Of Stuart INC

4.06 score

4.1(8)

6338 Se Held Ct, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

Global Learning of Stuart Inc receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth and potty training support, but some parents report significant concerns about communication systems, staff turnover, policies, and administrative practices.

Caring and patient staffaffordable ratesminimal closures throughout the yearsuccessful potty training assistance

Gertrude Walden Child Care Ctr

3.89 score

3.8(6)

601 Se Lake St, Stuart, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 183 children

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's sweetness, patience, and caring approach to child development. Negative reviewers cite serious concerns about scheduling reliability, unpredictable early release days with full charges, and frequent incident reports.

Sweet and patient staffloving learning environmentchild preparation for success

The Grace Place Preschool

2.77 score

2(8)

1550 Se Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 72 children

The Grace Place Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Two parents praised the loving teachers, religious instruction, and welcoming environment, while six parents criticized leadership under director Ross, citing poor communication, lack of structure, unprofessional conduct, alleged policy violations, and inappropriate comments about children's physical appearance.

Loving and supportive teachersreligious educationkind and welcoming staffchildren bond with tea

Before or After School Daycare in Stuart, Florida

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Stuart, Florida, making up 5% of the 22 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 Stuart, 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 before or after school daycares in Stuart, Florida, out of 22 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 Stuart, 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

Stuart offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Church Daycare — 6 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Stuart for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Stuart 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.

1 Before or After School Daycare in Stuart, Florida

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