Best Daycares in Jacksonville, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Jacksonville based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Jacksonville

  1. #1 — A Kid's Learning Experience Score: 27/100

    A Kid's Learning Experience is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Akidslearningexperience.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Academie de Montessori Score: 27/100

    Academie de Montessori is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.academie-de-montessori.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Allen Children Center Score: 27/100

    Allen Children Center is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.allenchildrencenter.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Arlington Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    Arlington Kindergarten is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.arlingtonkindergarten.com.

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

  5. #5 — Awaken Church Score: 25/100

    Awaken Church is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://awakenchurchjax.org/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=mapstakeover.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — AAA Construction School Inc- Best Contractor Exam Preparation Classes Score: 24/100

    AAA Construction School Inc- Best Contractor Exam Preparation Classes is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, vocational and technical school, specialty school, test preparation. Website: https://www.aaaconstructionschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Vocational and technical school, Specialty school, Test preparation, School, Education. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Academy Of Learning Score: 24/100

    Academy Of Learning is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.academyoflearners.com.

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

  8. #8 — Argyle Christian Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    Argyle Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://acpjax.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Arlington KinderCare Score: 20/100

    Arlington KinderCare is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/jacksonville/fl/301930.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Baymeadows Children's Academy Score: 20/100

    Baymeadows Children's Academy is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.baymeadowschildrensacademy.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Baymeadows KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Baymeadows KinderCare is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/jacksonville/fl/301245/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301245.

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

  12. #12 — All Saints Early Learning & Community Care Center Score: 16/100

    All Saints Early Learning & Community Care Center is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://allsaintscarecenter.com/.

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

  13. #13 — A Little Pre-School House Score: 13/100

    A Little Pre-School House is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  14. #14 — Abundantly Loved Early Preschool Academy Score: 13/100

    Abundantly Loved Early Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  15. #15 — 1st Journey Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  16. #16 — 413 Learning Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 96. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  17. #17 — A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 172. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  18. #18 — A Bright Beginning Childcare, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 56. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  19. #19 — A Child's Place Montessori School Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 120. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  20. #20 — A Gift From God Child Development Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 25. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  21. #21 — A Great Child's Place Llc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  22. #22 — A Happy Place For Children Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  23. #23 — A.L. Lewis Head Start Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 64. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  24. #24 — A Magical Beginning Learning Academy II Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 115. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  25. #25 — A Magical Beginning Learning Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 131. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  26. #26 — A.R.T. Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 39. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  27. #27 — A To Z Child Development Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 20. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Above And Beyond Preparatory Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 56. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Abundantly Blessed Kids, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 72. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Abyssinia Afterschool Enrichment Program Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 79. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Accelerate Early Learning Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 135. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Achievable Dreams Learning Academy, LLC. Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 90. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  33. #33 — Ajyal Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 75. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Alice-n-wonderland ELC, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  35. #35 — All About God's Children Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 75. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  36. #36 — All About Kids, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 144. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  37. #37 — All About Kids VPK Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 25. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Alpha Omega Learning Center Inc. Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 75. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  39. #39 — Amanda Swire Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 4. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Ana's Little Caterpillars Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Angels First Step Learning Academy LLC Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 60. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Angels In Care Daycare Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Around The Clock Kid Care & Preschool Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 101. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Aunt Barbara's At King Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 88. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Avondale Child's Day Out Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 50. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Awesome New Beginnings Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 43. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Barner Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 150. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Beulahland Christian Academy, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 40. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Beverly Hills Development Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 100. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Jacksonville?
A Kid's Learning Experience has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
How are daycares ranked in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville?
Childcare costs in Jacksonville 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.