Best Daycares in Pensacola, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers in Pensacola based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Pensacola

  1. #1 — Young Achievers Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Preschool Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Capstone Academy Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Beulah's Pre-K and Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Child Discovery Center Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — St Paul Lutheran Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Cokesbury Children's Center Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Amazing Grace Christian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Community Action Head Start Score: 11/100

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

  10. #10 — Kidz Academy Score: 11/100

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

  11. #11 — Methodist Children's Academy Score: 11/100

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

  12. #12 — Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Score: 11/100

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

  13. #13 — Childcare Network Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 Pensacola?
Young Achievers Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Pensacola 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 Pensacola?
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 Pensacola?
Childcare costs in Pensacola 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.