Best Daycares in Huntsville, AL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 20 daycares and childcare centers in Huntsville based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Huntsville

  1. #1 — Hope Presbyterian Playschool Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Heritage Preschool of Research Park Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Second Mile Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — UAH Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Ascension Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Jackson Way Child Development Center Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Happy Times Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Susanna Wesley Early Education Ministry Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Montessori Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Faith Presbyterian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Covenant Weekday Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Sunflower Station Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Mayfair Child Development Center Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — New Life Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Premier Preschool of Research Park Score: 11/100

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

  16. #16 — La Petite Academy Score: 11/100

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

  17. #17 — Rainbow Child Care Center Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — O2B Kids Monrovia Score: 11/100

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

  19. #19 — First Mission Church Child Dev Score: 11/100

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

  20. #20 — Care to Learn school Score: 11/100

    Programs: 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 Huntsville?
Hope Presbyterian Playschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
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 Huntsville?
Childcare costs in Huntsville 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.