Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Advanced Achievers Academy Preschool Score: 26/100

    Pompano Beach, FL — Advanced Achievers Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Pompano Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://aaapreschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Achievement Center Early Learning Score: 21/100

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

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

  3. #3 — Achievement Center Score: 21/100

    Tampa, FL — Achievement Center is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://achievementcentertampa.com.

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

  4. #4 — Advent Lutheran Preschool Score: 20/100

    Orange Park, FL — Advent Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Orange Park, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.adventop.org/.

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

  5. #5 — Adventure learning academy Score: 17/100

    Orlando, FL — Adventure learning academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://learningadventures.academy.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — ACE Academy School Score: 7/100

    Florida City, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 53. 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 →

  7. #7 — ACE Academy South 2 Score: 7/100

    Homestead, 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: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  8. #8 — ACE ARC Academy Score: 7/100

    Florida City, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 173. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  9. #9 — Achievable Dreams Learning Academy, 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 90. 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 →

  10. #10 — ACHIEVERS ACADEMY 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 44. 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 →

  11. #11 — ACHIEVERS' PRESCHOOL, LLC 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 103. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  12. #12 — Achieving Starz 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 28. 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 →

  13. #13 — Acorns To Oaks Academy LLC Score: 7/100

    Panama City, 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, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  14. #14 — Acreage Montessori Academy 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 125. 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 →

  15. #15 — ACSH Brandon LLC 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 58. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  16. #16 — Ada Gonzalez Sueno De Ada 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 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 →

  17. #17 — Adelina German 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, Night Care, Before School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  18. #18 — Adelyn Amaro 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, 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 →

  19. #19 — ADHERE ACADEMY 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 70. 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 →

  20. #20 — Adicul's Learning Academy LLC Score: 7/100

    Boynton Beach, 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 →

  21. #21 — Adopt-A-Family Of The Palm Beaches, 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 57. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Transportation.

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

  22. #22 — Adrian's Clubhouse 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 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  23. #23 — Adriana Munoz 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, Drop In, Night Care, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  24. #24 — Adults Mankind Organization, Inc./Step-Up After 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 60. Services shown in the snapshot: After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Advanced Learning Academy LLC 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 75. 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 →

  26. #26 — Advanced Solutions For Kids Score: 7/100

    Fleming Island, 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, Infant Care, Food Served,…

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

  27. #27 — Advent Christian Village Wee Care Center Score: 7/100

    Dowling Park, 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, Infant Care. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  28. #28 — Adventure Avenue Academy 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 225. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School.

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

  29. #29 — ADVENTURE AVENUE BUNNELL Score: 7/100

    Bunnell, 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, 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 →

  30. #30 — ADVENTURE AVENUE ORMOND BEACH Score: 7/100

    Ormond Beach, 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 →

  31. #31 — ADVENTURE BAY LEARNING CORNER 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 198. 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 →

  32. #32 — Adventure Christian Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Tavares, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 220. 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 →

  33. #33 — Adventure Club Learning Center Inc Score: 7/100

    Panama City, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  34. #34 — ADVENTURE EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY ELITE INC 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 61. 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 →

  35. #35 — Adventure Time Child Care 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 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 →

  36. #36 — Adventure World Kids Corp 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 29. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served.

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

  37. #37 — Adventures In Learning Inc 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 79. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  38. #38 — Adventures In Learning Of Brevard, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Satellite Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 132. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  39. #39 — Adventures Preschool Inc Score: 7/100

    Englewood, 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: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Transportation.

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

  40. #40 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT CHAPEL TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 470. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  41. #41 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 114. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  42. #42 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT CYPRESS ELEMENTARY 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 207. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  43. #43 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 230. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  44. #44 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MCNAB ELEMENTARY 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 200. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  45. #45 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MIRAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 231. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  46. #46 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 174. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  47. #47 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT POMPANO BEACH ELEMENTARY 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 260. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  48. #48 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 290. Services shown in the snapshot: After School. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  49. #49 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Score: 7/100

    Tamarac, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 321. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  50. #50 — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE QUEST 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 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 →

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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?
Advanced Achievers Academy 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.