Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 234 cities in Florida.

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Cape Christian Preschool Score: 26/100

    Cape Coral, FL — Cape Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Cape Coral, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.capechristianpreschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Cathedral School Score: 24/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Cathedral School is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: https://jaxcathedralschool.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Capstone Academy Score: 21/100

    Pensacola, FL — 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 →

  4. #4 — Caterpillar Academy Daycare Preschool Score: 21/100

    Hialeah, FL — Caterpillar Academy Daycare Preschool is a childcare center in Hialeah, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.caterpillaracademykids.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Careplay Academy Score: 20/100

    Davie, FL — Careplay Academy is a childcare center in Davie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.careplayacademy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — CATerpillar Clubhouse Score: 19/100

    Palm Coast, FL — CATerpillar Clubhouse is a childcare center in Palm Coast, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://forms.gle/Wct7DqerL4BdLCNv8.

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

  7. #7 — Caran's Learning Nest Score: 9/100

    Miami Gardens, FL — Caran's Learning Nest is a childcare center in Miami Gardens, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education.

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

  8. #8 — Canguros Score: 7/100

    St Petersburg, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 40. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served.

    Programs: Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  9. #9 — CAP Head Start - Cantonment Center Score: 7/100

    Cantonment, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 17. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  10. #10 — CAP Head Start Molino Center Score: 7/100

    Molino, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 59. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  11. #11 — CAP Head Start - Myrtle Grove Center Score: 7/100

    Pensacola, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 79. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  12. #12 — CAPC Early Head Start At Alice Williams Score: 7/100

    Pensacola, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 90. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Cape Child Development Center Score: 7/100

    Cape Coral, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 253. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  14. #14 — CAPOVAM Phillippi Shores LLC Score: 7/100

    Sarasota, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 60. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Capstone Academy Milton Child Care Score: 7/100

    Milton, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 89. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Cardiello Family Day Care Inc. Score: 7/100

    Fruitland Park, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 40. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Care-A-Lot Child Care Center Inc Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 75. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Care-A-Lot Child Care & Preschool Score: 7/100

    Spring Hill, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 283. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  19. #19 — CARE AND SHARE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    Oakland Park, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 114. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Care For Kids, LLC Score: 7/100

    Melbourne, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  21. #21 — CARE & SHARE LEARNING ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    Lauderhill, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 74. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Caring Hands Child Development Llc Score: 7/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Caritas Sonrientes Llc Score: 7/100

    Lakeland, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Carle Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Orlando, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Registered.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Carli's Star Family Daycare Home LLC Score: 7/100

    Temple Terrace, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Carmen Diaz Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Carmen Gonzalez Large Family Child Care Home Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Carmody-Palmer Family Daycare Home Score: 7/100

    Navarre, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Registered.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Carol's Smart Start Inc Score: 7/100

    Spring Hill, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Carolic Dosman-Quinonez Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Carolyn Newton Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Caron-Juarez, Christine Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Lakeland, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  33. #33 — Carousel Academy Of Pt. St. Lucie Inc. Score: 7/100

    Port St Lucie, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 115. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Carousel Of Angels Score: 7/100

    Miami, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 50. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  35. #35 — Carousel Of Love LLC Score: 7/100

    Miami, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 30. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  36. #36 — Carrollwood Day School Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 225. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Carrollwood Village Kindergarten & Day Nursery Inc Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 99. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Carter Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Pensacola, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Registered.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  39. #39 — CARTER, SANDRA Score: 7/100

    Ft Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  40. #40 — CARVER RANCHES DAY CARE CENTER & KINDERGARTEN Score: 7/100

    West Park, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 140. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Casa De Borbon Home Daycare Score: 7/100

    Fort Pierce, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Casa Dei Bambini Score: 7/100

    Miami Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 140. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Score: 7/100

    Miami Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 66. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Casa Montessori Score: 7/100

    Deland, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 55. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Casa Montessori Palm Coast Score: 7/100

    Palm Coast, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 78. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Casita4Kids Learning Center LLC Score: 7/100

    Tampa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 27. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Castle Brook Academy, Inc. Score: 7/100

    St Augustine, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 225. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Castle Hill Academy LLC Score: 7/100

    Lake City, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 170. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Castles Of Imagination Score: 7/100

    Brandon, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 92. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Caterpillar Clubhouse Learning Center Citrus County LLC Score: 7/100

    Homosassa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 117. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

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How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Florida?
Cape Christian Preschool has the highest Directory information score among the listings on this results page. This does not establish service quality or suitability. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Florida?
We have ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 234 cities in Florida. Rankings are computed by Directory information score and updated regularly.