Best Daycares in Pensacola, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Pensacola based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Pensacola

  1. #1 — Community Action Head Start Score: 86%

    Community Action Head Start is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://capc-pensacola.org/head-start/.

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

  2. #2 — Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Preschool Learning Center Score: 86%

    Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Preschool Learning Center is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.mgbc.church/.

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

  3. #3 — Beulah's Pre-K and Learning Center Score: 86%

    Beulah's Pre-K and Learning Center is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://headstartprograms.org/center-177731.html.

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

  4. #4 — St Paul Lutheran Preschool Score: 86%

    St Paul Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.stpaulpensacola.church/.

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

  5. #5 — Amazing Grace Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Amazing Grace Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, elementary school. Website: http://www.spiritshop.com/school/Florida/Pensacola/Amazing_Grace_Christian_Preschool-342430.aspx?kw=fb&utm_source=fb.

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

  6. #6 — Child Discovery Center Score: 86%

    Child Discovery Center is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fpcpensacola.com.

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

  7. #7 — Childcare Network Score: 86%

    Childcare Network is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://schools.childcarenetwork.com/fl/pensacola/4079-creighton-road.

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

  8. #8 — Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Score: 84%

    Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.elcescambia.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Methodist Children's Academy Score: 74%

    Methodist Children's Academy is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.fumcpensacola.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Capstone Academy Score: 71%

    Capstone Academy is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://capstoneacademy.org/CapstonePensacola.aspx.

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

  11. #11 — Young Achievers Preschool Score: 69%

    Young Achievers Preschool is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.youngachieverspreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Cokesbury Children's Center Score: 69%

    Cokesbury Children's Center is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cokesburychurch.com/childrens-center/.

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

  13. #13 — Kidz Academy Score: 66%

    Kidz Academy is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.thekidzacademy.com.

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

  14. #14 — St. Mark’s Children’s Preschool Score: 49%

    St. Mark’s Children’s Preschool is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. 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 Pensacola?
Community Action Head Start 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 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 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.