Best Daycares in Clearwater, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Clearwater based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Clearwater

  1. #1 — Plato Academy Charter School Score: 30/100

    Plato Academy Charter Schools

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Hope Academy International Score: 27/100

    Hope Academy International is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.hopeacademyinternational.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Superior Schools Corp Score: 27/100

    Superior Schools Corp is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.superiorschools.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Light of Christ Early Childhood Score: 25/100

    Light of Christ Early Childhood is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.locchurch.org/ecc/index.htm.

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

  5. #5 — Little Learning Preschool Score: 24/100

    Little Learning Preschool is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://littlelearningpreschool.com.

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

  6. #6 — Trinity Preschool Score: 24/100

    Trinity Preschool is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service. Website: http://www.trinitypreschoolclearwater.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Genesis Christian Preschool Score: 21/100

    Genesis Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.clearwaterpreschool.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Sunshine Academy Score: 21/100

    Sunshine Academy is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sunshineclearwater.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Olympians Preschool Score: 20/100

    Olympians Preschool is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://olympianspreschool.net/.

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

  10. #10 — Kids Time Preschool Score: 20/100

    Kids Time Preschool is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidstimepreschool.net/.

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

  11. #11 — Sanderlin Center Head Start Score: 16/100

    Sanderlin Center Head Start is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  12. #12 — Little Ones Preschool of Clearwater Score: 13/100

    Little Ones Preschool of Clearwater is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Clearwater?
Plato Academy Charter School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Clearwater based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Clearwater?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.