Best Daycares in Port St Lucie, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in Port St Lucie based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Port St Lucie

  1. #1 — Discovery Emporium Score: 86%

    Discovery Emporium is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.discoveryemporium.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Little Red Learning School Score: 86%

    Little Red Learning School is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://LittleRedLearningSchool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Growing and Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Growing and Learning Academy is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.growinglearning.com.

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

  4. #4 — Riverbend Learning Center Score: 86%

    Riverbend Learning Center is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.riverbendlearningcenter.com.

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

  5. #5 — Woodlands Montessori School North Score: 86%

    Woodlands Montessori School North is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.woodlandsnorth.com.

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

  6. #6 — Little Hands Academy and Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Hands Academy and Preschool is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.lhap.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Blue Harbor Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    Blue Harbor Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://linktr.ee/BlueHarborPreschool.

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

  8. #8 — Little Learners Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Learners Preschool is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.LLPFL.com/.

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

  9. #9 — First Step Learning Center Score: 80%

    First Step Learning Center is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fslcpreschool.wix.com/firststep.

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

  10. #10 — Children's University Score: 69%

    Children's University is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cuslc.com/.

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

  11. #11 — La Petite Academy Score: 69%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  12. #12 — Bambini's Kingdom Christian Academy Gatlin Score: 69%

    Bambini's Kingdom Christian Academy Gatlin is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, religious school, private school. Website: http://www.bambiniskingdom.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Bambini's Kingdom Score: 69%

    Bambini's Kingdom is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.bambiniskingdom.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Little Friends Preschool Score: 69%

    Little Friends Preschool is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.morningsidechurch.com/pages/page.asp?page_id=156486.

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

  15. #15 — Learning Blocks Academy Score: 60%

    Learning Blocks Academy is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pottytraininglessthan2weeks.com.

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

  16. #16 — Ark Academy Score: 57%

    Ark Academy is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://pslfumc.com.

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

  17. #17 — Lil' People's Place Score: 49%

    Lil' People's Place is a childcare center in Port St Lucie, 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 Port St Lucie?
Discovery Emporium is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Port St Lucie 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 Port St Lucie?
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 Port St Lucie?
Childcare costs in Port St Lucie 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.