Best Daycares in West Palm Beach, FL — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in West Palm Beach

  1. #1 — Building Blocks Preschool Score: 86%

    Building Blocks Preschool is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://buildingblocksschool.com.

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

  2. #2 — Palm Beach County Head Start Score: 84%

    Palm Beach County Head Start is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website: https://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov.

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

  3. #3 — Our World Learning Center Score: 80%

    Our World Learning Center is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.owlc.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Home Away From Home Preschool's Score: 80%

    Home Away From Home Preschool's is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.homeawayfromhomechildcare.com/welcome-to-west-palm-beach-hafh.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Gardenia Children LLC Score: 77%

    Gardenia Children LLC is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.gardeniachildrenllc.com/profile/deniasthilaire/profile.

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

  6. #6 — Building Dreams Preschool Score: 77%

    Building Dreams Preschool is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.buildingdreamspreschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Surfside Academy Score: 77%

    Surfside Academy is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.surfsideacademy.net/.

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

  8. #8 — My First Steps Preschool Score: 74%

    My First Steps Preschool is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.myfirststepspreschoolflorida.com.

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

  9. #9 — Creative Minds Academy of West Palm Beach Score: 60%

    Creative Minds Academy of West Palm Beach is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.creativemindsacademyfl.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Open Arms Learning Academy Inc Score: 49%

    Open Arms Learning Academy Inc is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  11. #11 — T.L.C. Leadership Academy Score: 49%

    T.L.C. Leadership Academy is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

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

  12. #12 — A Step Above Child Care Center Score: 37%

    A Step Above Child Care Center is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  13. #13 — Kaleidoscope Preschool Score: 37%

    Kaleidoscope Preschool is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care 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 West Palm Beach?
Building Blocks Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
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 West Palm Beach?
Childcare costs in West Palm Beach 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.