Best Daycares in Birmingham, AL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 16 daycares and childcare centers in Birmingham based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Birmingham

  1. #1 — Harris Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Harris Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.harriselc.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — James Rushton Early Learning and Family Success Center Score: 84%

    James Rushton Early Learning and Family Success Center is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.jrelc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Hand In Hand Early Learning Program Score: 80%

    Hand In Hand Early Learning Program is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.unitedability.org/programs/hand-in-hand-early-learning/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Homewood Day School Score: 74%

    Homewood Day School is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.homewoodchurch.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — IPC Day School Score: 74%

    IPC Day School is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://ipcdayschool.org/learn/ipc-day-school/ipc-day-school-welcome.html.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Mountain Chapel Preschool Score: 71%

    Mountain Chapel Preschool is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mcpreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — God's House Kindergarten Score: 69%

    God's House Kindergarten is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, religious school, elementary school. Website: http://avpc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Montclair Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Montclair Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.montclairelc.com/location.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Preschool Partners Score: 69%

    Preschool Partners is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, community services non profits, home service. Website: http://preschool-partners.org/partnersandpromises.

    Programs: Preschool, Community services non profits, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Saint Stephen's Preschool Score: 69%

    Saint Stephen's Preschool is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, religious school, school. Website: http://www.ssepreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Patty Cake Academy Score: 66%

    Patty Cake Academy is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.pattycakeacademyinc.com/contact-us.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Jcceo Calloway Head Start Center Score: 57%

    Jcceo Calloway Head Start Center is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Creative Canvas Day School Score: 49%

    Creative Canvas Day School is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center Score: 37%

    Canaan Land Learning Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Kids First Developmental Academy Score: 37%

    Kids First Developmental Academy is a childcare center in Birmingham, AL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — La Petite Academy Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Birmingham?
Harris Early Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Birmingham based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Birmingham?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Birmingham?
Childcare costs in Birmingham vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.