Best Daycares in Clearwater, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 15 daycares and childcare centers in Clearwater based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Clearwater

  1. #1 — Hope Academy International Score: 79%

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

  2. #2 — Plato Academy Charter School Score: 79%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Superior Schools Corp Score: 79%

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

  4. #4 — Little Learning Preschool Score: 76%

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

  5. #5 — Trinity Preschool Score: 76%

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

  6. #6 — Light of Christ Early Childhood Score: 71%

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

  7. #7 — Kids Time Preschool Score: 63%

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

  8. #8 — Genesis Christian Preschool Score: 63%

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

  9. #9 — Sunshine Academy Score: 63%

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

  10. #10 — Olympians Preschool Score: 60%

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

  11. #11 — Sanderlin Center Head Start Score: 49%

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

  12. #12 — Little Ones Preschool of Clearwater Score: 40%

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

  13. #13 — Sugar N' Spice Learning Center of Clearwater Score: 29%

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

  14. #14 — Kids Connection Score: 29%

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

  15. #15 — Powell Child Care Score: 14%

    Programs: Preschool, College university. 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 Clearwater?
Hope Academy International is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Clearwater 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 Clearwater?
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 Clearwater?
Childcare costs in Clearwater 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.