Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Early Start Learning Center Score: 26/100

    Miami, FL — Early Start Learning Center is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.EarlyStartLearningCenter.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Early Learning Coalition of Duval Score: 25/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Early Learning Coalition of Duval is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.elcduval.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Score: 24/100

    Pensacola, FL — Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County is a childcare center in Pensacola, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.elcescambia.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Early Enrichment Center Score: 21/100

    Miami, FL — Early Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://earlyenrichmentcenter.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Early Steps Montessori Academy Score: 20/100

    Tampa, FL — Early Steps Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://earlystepsmontessori.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Early Beginnings Academy Score: 17/100

    Miami, FL — Early Beginnings Academy is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, specialty school. Website: http://www.ucpsouthflorida.org.

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

  7. #7 — Eagle's Nest Christian Academy Score: 7/100

    Naples, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  8. #8 — Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center, Inc 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 50. 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. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Eagle’s Nest Early Learning Center Of Avon Park, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Avon Park, 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, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  10. #10 — Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center Of South Sebring 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 70. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  11. #11 — Eagle's Nest Preschool At SLW Centennial High School Score: 7/100

    Port Saint Lucie, 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, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Early Achievers Academy Score: 7/100

    New Port Richey, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 97. 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 →

  13. #13 — Early Child Development Center Of Tampa 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 78. 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 →

  14. #14 — Early Childhood Adventures, LLC Score: 7/100

    Royal Palm Beach, 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: Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  15. #15 — Early Childhood Center at Bonita Springs Score: 7/100

    Bonita Springs, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 8. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  16. #16 — Early Childhood Center at J Colin English Score: 7/100

    North Fort Myers, 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, Food Served.

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

  17. #17 — Early Childhood Center Score: 7/100

    Oviedo, 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: Half Day, Before School, After School.

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

  18. #18 — Early Childhood Kidcare, Inc. At Bartow Academy Kidcare 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 104. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Early Childhood Learning Center Airside 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 131. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  20. #20 — Early Childhood Learning Center 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 117. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  21. #21 — Early Childhood Learning Center of Stuart Score: 7/100

    Stuart, 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. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  22. #22 — Early Education Station Inc. Metrowest 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 85. 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 →

  23. #23 — Early Explorations Preschool at Great Explorations Score: 7/100

    Saint Petersburg, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 135. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Transportation. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  24. #24 — Early Explorers LLC Score: 7/100

    Valrico, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 134. 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 →

  25. #25 — Early Explorers Tampa 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, After School, Transportation.

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

  26. #26 — Early Foundations Learning Academy, Inc Score: 7/100

    Crestview, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 255. 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 →

  27. #27 — Early Impressions @ Blackrock, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Yulee, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 181. 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 →

  28. #28 — Early Impressions @ Midtown, Inc. Dba, The Vibe, A Youth Center Score: 7/100

    Yulee, 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: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  29. #29 — Early Impressions @ Midtown, Inc Score: 7/100

    Yulee, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 233. 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 →

  30. #30 — Early Learning Academy Boca, 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 74. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School.

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

  31. #31 — Early Learning Academy Lantana, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Lake Worth, 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, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  32. #32 — EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY OF DAVIE 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 99. 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 →

  33. #33 — EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY OF PEMBROKE PINES, INC. Score: 7/100

    Pembroke Pines, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 65. 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 →

  34. #34 — EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF MARGATE, LLC 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 199. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  35. #35 — EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF PLANTATION, LLC Score: 7/100

    Plantation, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 168. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  36. #36 — EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF SUNRISE, LLC Score: 7/100

    Sunrise, 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: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  37. #37 — Early Learning Child Care Score: 7/100

    Lake Mary, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 69. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  38. #38 — Early Learning Connections 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 97. 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 →

  39. #39 — EARLY LEARNING IS THE ANSWER SCHOOL 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 50. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Early Learning Programs Score: 7/100

    Tallahassee, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 267. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  41. #41 — Early Scholars Learning Academy 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 75. 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 — Early Step Learning Academy Score: 7/100

    North Miami, 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: 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 →

  43. #43 — Early Steps Child Care LLC 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 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  44. #44 — Early Steps Learning Center HYCCF #2 Score: 7/100

    North Miami, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 130. 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 →

  45. #45 — Early Years Academy 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 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 →

  46. #46 — Early Years Montessori Academy 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 74. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served.

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

  47. #47 — Earth Angels Learning Academy 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 135. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  48. #48 — East Coast Christian Academy, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Merritt Island, 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, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  49. #49 — East Hill Baptist Weekday Score: 7/100

    Tallahassee, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 399. 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 →

  50. #50 — East Orange Head Start 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 174. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

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How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Florida?
Early Start 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.