Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Citrus Park Day School Score: 20/100

    Tampa, FL — Citrus Park Day School is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.citrusparkdayschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Christian Montessori Children's House Score: 19/100

    Miami, FL — Christian Montessori Children's House is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.christianmontessoris.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Christian Educational Childcare Academy Score: 17/100

    Miami, FL — Christian Educational Childcare Academy is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://christianedchildcareacademy.com.

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

  4. #4 — Christian Academy Preschool, Inc Score: 7/100

    Eustis, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 98. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School.

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

  5. #5 — Christian Child Center Of Wekiva Presbyterian Church Score: 7/100

    Longwood, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 172. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Christian Creative Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Hialeah, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 80. 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 →

  7. #7 — Christian Heritage Academy 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 190. 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 →

  8. #8 — Christian Life Daycare 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 58. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  9. #9 — Christian's Elite Learning Academy Llc Score: 7/100

    Auburndale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 63. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served,…

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

  10. #10 — Christian Seed Academy 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 85. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  11. #11 — Christian Way Academy Score: 7/100

    Tarpon Springs, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 86. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  12. #12 — CHRISTINA G. SMITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - SOUTH Score: 7/100

    Miramar, 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: After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Church Alive Preschool Score: 7/100

    Saint Cloud, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 110. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  14. #14 — Church At Viera, Inc. 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 121. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Church In The Gardens Preschool Score: 7/100

    Palm Beach Gardens, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 153. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  16. #16 — Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center 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 155. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  17. #17 — Cierra Woods (DBA) Creative Adventures Playschool LLC 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 6. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  18. #18 — Cinderella School Score: 7/100

    Hialeah, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 216. 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 →

  19. #19 — Cindy's Magical World Score: 7/100

    Lehigh Acres, 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, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  20. #20 — Circle of Friends 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. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  21. #21 — Circle of Hope School At Moncrief 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 56. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  22. #22 — CIRCLE TIME PRESCHOOL Score: 7/100

    Pompano Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 63. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Citigroup Family Center 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 300. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  24. #24 — Citrus Grove Elementary Score: 7/100

    Palm City, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 23. Services shown in the snapshot: After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  25. #25 — City Church Preschool Score: 7/100

    Palm Bay, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 152. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  26. #26 — City Of Dunedin/Recreation Division-Before/After School Program (Garrison Jones Elementary) Score: 7/100

    Dunedin, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 165. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  27. #27 — City Of Dunedin/Recreation Division-Before/After School Program (San Jose Elementary) Score: 7/100

    Dunedin, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 120. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  28. #28 — City of Dunedin/Recreation Division - Before and After School Program (Dunedin Elementary) Score: 7/100

    Dunedin, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 119. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  29. #29 — City Of Fernandina Beach Parks And Recreation Atlantic Score: 7/100

    Fernandina Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 105. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  30. #30 — CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AT OSSWALD PARK Score: 7/100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 62. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  31. #31 — CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ BASS PARK ASP Score: 7/100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 46. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  32. #32 — CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE CROISSANT PARK P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM Score: 7/100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 98. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  33. #33 — CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ JOSEPH CARTER PARK Score: 7/100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 48. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  34. #34 — CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE AT RIVERLAND PARK 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 100. Services shown in the snapshot: After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  35. #35 — CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE AT WARFIELD PARK Score: 7/100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 98. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  36. #36 — City Of Gainesville - Albert Ray Massey After-School Program Score: 7/100

    Gainesville, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 94. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  37. #37 — City Of Gainesville - Eastside Community Center Score: 7/100

    Gainesville, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 88. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  38. #38 — City Of Gainesville - Porters Community Center Score: 7/100

    Gainesville, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 49. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  39. #39 — City Of Greenacres Score: 7/100

    Greenacres, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 219. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  40. #40 — City of Gulfport Recreation Center Score: 7/100

    Gulfport, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 100. 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 →

  41. #41 — CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH - AUSTIN HEPBURN CENTER Score: 7/100

    Hallandale Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 210. 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 →

  42. #42 — City Of Hialeah Babcock Creative Learning & Play Program Score: 7/100

    Hialeah, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 91. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  43. #43 — City Of Hialeah/Slade Creative Learning And Play Program Score: 7/100

    Hialeah, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 128. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  44. #44 — CITY OF HOLLYWOOD AT KAY GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER Score: 7/100

    Hollywood, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 73. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  45. #45 — CITY OF HOLLYWOOD @ MCNICOL COMMUNITY CENTER Score: 7/100

    Hollywood, 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: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  46. #46 — CITY OF HOLLYWOOD @ MLK JR. COMMUNITY CENTER Score: 7/100

    Hollywood, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 93. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  47. #47 — City of Largo - Southwest Recreation Complex Score: 7/100

    Largo, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 300. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Transportation. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  48. #48 — City Of Miami Beach - Flamingo Park 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 115. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  49. #49 — CITY OF OAKLAND PARK AFTERSCHOOL ASCOOP Score: 7/100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 194. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  50. #50 — City of Pahokee After School Program Score: 7/100

    Pahokee, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 200. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. 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?
Citrus Park Day School 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.