Best Daycares in Orlando, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Orlando based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Orlando

  1. #1 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

    Preschool & Daycare in Orlando, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Preschool at the Cross Score: 86%

    Preschool at the Cross is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://cfcaeagles.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Deeper Root Academy Score: 86%

    Deeper Root Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.deeperrootacademy.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Snap & Play Score: 86%

    Snap & Play is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://snapandplay.com/contact.html.

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

  5. #5 — Super Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Super Kids Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.superkidsacademy.co.

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

  6. #6 — Calvary City Christian Academy and Preschool Score: 86%

    Calvary City Christian Academy and Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, religious school, private school. Website: http://ccaplions.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Da Vinci Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    Da Vinci Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.davinci-academy.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Harbor Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    Harbor Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.harborpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Mitchell's Learning Institute Preschool Score: 86%

    Mitchell's Learning Institute Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.mlipreschool.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Clayhouse Academy Score: 86%

    Clayhouse Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.clayhouseacademy.com/.

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

  11. #11 — The Village Preschool Score: 86%

    The Village Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms%2F64c68c1a-d0d2-4d9b-8681-a3194ddd6250%2Fself-service.

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

  12. #12 — College Park Child Development Center Score: 86%

    College Park Child Development Center is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://cdc.cpumc.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Callahan Head Start Score: 86%

    Callahan Head Start is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.cityoforlando.net.

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

  14. #14 — Primrose School of Lake Nona Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Lake Nona is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/lake-nona.

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

  15. #15 — Nona Park Montessori School Score: 86%

    Nona Park Montessori School is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.nonaparkmontessorischool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Oak Ridge Children's Academy Score: 83%

    Oak Ridge Children's Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.oakridgechildrensacademy.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Michelle's Little Angels LLC Score: 80%

    Michelle's Little Angels LLC is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.michelleslittleangels.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Journey Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Journey Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://centerpointecommunity.churchcenter.com/pages/journey.

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

  19. #19 — Westgate Children's Learning & Development Center Score: 80%

    Westgate Children's Learning & Development Center is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://westgatechildcare.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Piaget Academy Score: 80%

    Piaget Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.piagetpreschool.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Whitney M Young Academy at ETC Score: 80%

    Whitney M Young Academy at ETC is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://www.guidepostmontessori.com/schools/wmya-etc-orlando-fl.

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

  22. #22 — Little Fishes Preschool Score: 77%

    Little Fishes Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.pcol.org/little-fishes.

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

  23. #23 — Orlando Children's Academy Score: 77%

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

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

  24. #24 — Learning Ladder Preschool Score: 74%

    Learning Ladder Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uTEhZmuV95qv2veS8.

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

  25. #25 — The Jupiter School - Preschool Downtown Orlando Score: 74%

    The Jupiter School - Preschool Downtown Orlando is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.TheJupiterSchool.com/.

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

  26. #26 — The Learning Center Of South Park Score: 71%

    The Learning Center Of South Park is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.tlcofsouthpark.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Kids Grow Preschool Score: 69%

    Kids Grow Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://kidsgrowpreschool.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Pine Castle Preschool Score: 69%

    Pine Castle Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://pinecastleeagles.org/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Mills Institute For Learning Score: 69%

    Mills Institute For Learning is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sinaiorlando.com/.

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

  30. #30 — dream big preschool of learning Score: 69%

    dream big preschool of learning is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.dreambigpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Orlando?
The Goddard School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Orlando 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 Orlando?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Orlando?
Childcare costs in Orlando 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.