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 — Kiddie Academy of St Johns Score: 27/100

    Kiddie Academy of St Johns is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/st-johns.

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

  2. #2 — Kids Learning World Academy Score: 27/100

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

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

  3. #3 — impact learning center Score: 25/100

    impact learning center is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.impactlcjax.com/education.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Intercoastal Kids Preschool Score: 23/100

    Intercoastal Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.wcdgroup.com.

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

  5. #5 — Kid City USA Score: 23/100

    Kid City USA is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidcityusa.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Kid City USA - Jacksonville Heights Score: 23/100

    Kid City USA - Jacksonville Heights is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://kidcityusa.com.

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

  7. #7 — Hope Christian Academy Score: 21/100

    Hope Christian Academy is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: http://www.greaterhopeinc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kids Expanding The Kingdom Christian Preschool Score: 21/100

    Kids Expanding The Kingdom Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ketkjax.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Highlands Precious Gifts Score: 20/100

    Highlands Precious Gifts is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.hpgp.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Intercoastal KinderCare Score: 20/100

    Intercoastal KinderCare is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/jacksonville/fl/301927.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Julington Creek KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Julington Creek 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/301553/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301553.

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

  12. #12 — Hidden Hills Learning Tree Score: 18/100

    Hidden Hills Learning Tree is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.learningtreeschools.org/lts/Home.html.

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

  13. #13 — Kids Point of View Learning Score: 17/100

    Kids Point of View Learning is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.kidspointofviewfl.org/about-us-1/our-te.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Hidden Treasures Learning Academy Score: 13/100

    Hidden Treasures Learning Academy is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  15. #15 — Happy Feet Childcare Center,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 24. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  16. #16 — Heavenly Angels 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 69. 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 →

  17. #17 — His Kids Day Care And 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 150. 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 →

  18. #18 — Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church 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 46. 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 →

  19. #19 — Holford 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, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

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

  20. #20 — Honors Academy Inc 2 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  21. #21 — Impact Christian 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 103. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  22. #22 — Impact Learning Academy - Westside Campus 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 125. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  23. #23 — Impact 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 343. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  24. #24 — Ina Daniel 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, Weekend Care, Food Served.

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

  25. #25 — Inspiring Minds Academy Of Jacksonville 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 48. 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 →

  26. #26 — Isle Of Faith 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 150. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  27. #27 — J' Bear Learning Center, 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 12. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  28. #28 — J & J Day Care And 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 37. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  29. #29 — J&J Daycare And Learning Center "2" 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 30. 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 →

  30. #30 — Jacksonville Arts And Music 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 185. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Jacksonville Jewish 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 257. 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 →

  32. #32 — Janice Higginbotham 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  33. #33 — Jewels 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 91. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, Drop In, Before School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  34. #34 — Jonette Lewis Large Family Daycare 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 12. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  35. #35 — Joshua Christian 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 130. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food…

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

  36. #36 — Juliette's Day Care 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, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, Food Served.

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

  37. #37 — KA #15 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 66. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Kateryna Zibina 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, Food Served.

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

  39. #39 — Kia's Little Angels, 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 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served.

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

  40. #40 — Kid City Usa Beach Blvd 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 65. 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 →

  41. #41 — Kid City USA Oakleaf 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 167. 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 →

  42. #42 — Kiddie Korner 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 44. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

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

  43. #43 — Kiddieville Christian 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 45. 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 →

  44. #44 — Kids Academy USA 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 66. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Food Served.

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

  45. #45 — Kids At Play 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 109. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  46. #46 — Kids By The Hour 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 63. 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 →

  47. #47 — Kids Club Of Florida 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 110. 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 →

  48. #48 — Kids In Action Childcare 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 12. 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 →

  49. #49 — Kids United Childcare And 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 71. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  50. #50 — Kids Unlimited 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 56. 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 →

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?
Kiddie Academy of St Johns 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.