Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Connection Point Early Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Fort Myers, FL — Connection Point Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Fort Myers, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://cpointelc.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Community Action Head Start Score: 25/100

    Pensacola, FL — 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 →

  3. #3 — Conway Community Church Score: 20/100

    Orlando, FL — Conway Community Church is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, church cathedral, religious organization. Website: http://Www.conwaycommunitychurch.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Church cathedral, Religious organization. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Coral Gables Congregational Early Childhood Center Score: 16/100

    Coral Gables, FL — Coral Gables Congregational Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Coral Gables, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.coralgablescongregational.org.

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

  5. #5 — Community Action Early Childhood Education 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 117. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  6. #6 — Community After School At Coral Park Elementary Score: 7/100

    Coral Springs, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 160. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  7. #7 — COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL AT LIBERTY ELEMENTARY Score: 7/100

    Margate, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 240. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL AT MEADOWBROOK 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 171. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Community Alliance Preschool Score: 7/100

    Winter Springs, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 41. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  10. #10 — Community Arts/First Step Champion Inc. 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: After School, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Community Cooperative Preschool Inc Score: 7/100

    Marathon, 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  12. #12 — Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities 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 66. 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 →

  13. #13 — Community Montessori 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 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School.

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

  14. #14 — Community Of Faith Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Davenport, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 159. 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 →

  15. #15 — Community Outreach Center Inc 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 100. 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 →

  16. #16 — Community Presbyterian Preschool Score: 7/100

    Atlantic Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 125. 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 →

  17. #17 — Community Presbyterian Preschool Score: 7/100

    Celebration, 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: Full Day, Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  18. #18 — Community Preschool Score: 7/100

    Vero Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 180. 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 →

  19. #19 — Community United Methodist Preschool 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 105. 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 →

  20. #20 — Concordia Lutheran School 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 195. 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 →

  21. #21 — Congregation B'nai Israel Of Boca Raton, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Boca Raton, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 403. 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 →

  22. #22 — CONNECT Christian Academy Score: 7/100

    Gulf Breeze, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 154. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  23. #23 — Connection Kids Inc Score: 7/100

    Titusville, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 154. 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 →

  24. #24 — Conway Community Church Preschool Score: 7/100

    Orlando, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 166. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  25. #25 — Cool Academy Score: 7/100

    Miami Gardens, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 164. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Cool Care Learning Center LLC Score: 7/100

    Sebring, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 54. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

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

  27. #27 — COOPER CITY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL Score: 7/100

    Cooper City, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 22. 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 →

  28. #28 — Cooper Family Day Care Home 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 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 →

  29. #29 — Cooper's Discovery Point Academy LLC Score: 7/100

    Bartow, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 32. 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 →

  30. #30 — COPE Center North 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 156. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  31. #31 — Coqui Academy San Marcos Score: 7/100

    Sanford, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 72. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Coqui Academy Score: 7/100

    Sanford, 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, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  33. #33 — Cor Meth Day School Score: 7/100

    New Smyrna Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 113. 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 →

  34. #34 — Cora Donaldson FCCH Score: 7/100

    Belle Glade, 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, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  35. #35 — Coral Park Christian Academy 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 206. 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 →

  36. #36 — Coral Reef Academy 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 261. 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 →

  37. #37 — Coral Reef Academy 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 252. 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 →

  38. #38 — Coral Reef Montessori Academy Inc 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 197. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  39. #39 — CORAL RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    Coral Springs, 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: 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 →

  40. #40 — CORAL SPRINGS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Score: 7/100

    Coral Springs, 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 →

  41. #41 — CORAL SPRINGS PRESCHOOL Score: 7/100

    Coral Springs, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 191. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  42. #42 — Coral Way UMC Daycare & School Center 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 106. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  43. #43 — Corbett Preparatory School Of IDS 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 85. Services shown in the snapshot: After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  44. #44 — CORE Early Education & Learning Center LLC Score: 7/100

    Palmetto, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 64. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Transportation.

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

  45. #45 — Corine's Family Child Care Academy, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Riviera Beach, 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, Weekend Care, Infant Care,…

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

  46. #46 — Cornerstone Classical Preschool 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 63. Services shown in the snapshot: Drop In, After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Pre K. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Cornerstone Kids Preschool Score: 7/100

    Cutler Bay, 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.

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

  48. #48 — Cornerstone Learning Academy 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 48. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served.

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

  49. #49 — CORNERSTONE LEARNING CENTER Score: 7/100

    Orlando, 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 →

  50. #50 — Cornerstone Preschool Score: 7/100

    Clearwater, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 103. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served.

    Programs: Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. 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?
Connection Point Early Learning Center 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.