Best Daycares in Clearwater, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 11 daycares and childcare centers in Clearwater based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Clearwater

  1. #1 — Kids Time Preschool Score: 18/100

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

  2. #2 — Hope Academy International Score: 18/100

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

  3. #3 — Superior Schools Corp Score: 18/100

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

  4. #4 — Olympians Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Genesis Christian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Light of Christ Early Childhood Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Trinity Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Sunshine Academy Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Plato Academy Charter School Score: 14/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Little Learning Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  11. #11 — Sanderlin Center Head Start Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Clearwater?
Kids Time Preschool 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.