Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Gables Montessori School Score: 27/100

    Miami, FL — Gables Montessori School is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, specialty school. Website: https://gablesmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Specialty school. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Gardenia Children LLC Score: 23/100

    West Palm Beach, FL — Gardenia Children LLC is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.gardeniachildrenllc.com/profile/deniasthilaire/profile.

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

  3. #3 — FWC Preschool Score: 20/100

    Lakeland, FL — FWC Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fwclakeland.org/fwcpreschool.

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

  4. #4 — Future Kids Academy Score: 16/100

    Doral, FL — Future Kids Academy is a childcare center in Doral, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.futurekidsacademy.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Ganeinu Early Childhood Development Center Score: 16/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Ganeinu Early Childhood Development Center is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ganeinu.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Future Duck Early Learning Score: 9/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Future Duck Early Learning is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  7. #7 — Funtastic Learning Academy LLC Winter Springs 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 89. 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 →

  8. #8 — Funtastic Learning Academy Sanford LLC 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 87. 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 →

  9. #9 — Future Faces Of Tomorrow 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 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  10. #10 — FUTURE GENERATION LEARNING CENTER 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 98. 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 →

  11. #11 — Future Genius Academy 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 43. 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 →

  12. #12 — Future In Me Childcare & Learning Center LLC 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 51. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  13. #13 — FUTURE KIDS ACADEMY @ HOLLYWOOD 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 110. 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 →

  14. #14 — FUTURE KIDS AT SUNRISE 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 261. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  15. #15 — Future Kids At West Palm Beach Score: 7/100

    West 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 80. 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 →

  16. #16 — Future Kids 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 167. 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 →

  17. #17 — Future Leaders Academy II Inc 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 35. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Future Leaders Academy Inc 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 27. 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 — Future Leaders Academy Of Kendall 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 150. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  20. #20 — Future Leaders Academy Of Miami 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 59. 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 →

  21. #21 — Future Leaders Academy & Preschool 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 66. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food…

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

  22. #22 — Future Leaders Childcare 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 89. 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 →

  23. #23 — FUTURE LEADERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC Score: 7/100

    Brooksville, 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, 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 →

  24. #24 — FUTURE LEADERS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    Lighthouse Point, 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: NO DATA. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Pre K. View full profile →

  25. #25 — FUTURE LEARNING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL d/b/a DAVIE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Score: 7/100

    Davie, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 133. 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 →

  26. #26 — Future Little Learners II Score: 7/100

    Crescent City, 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: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  27. #27 — Future of the World Academy Inc Score: 7/100

    Wesley Chapel, 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 →

  28. #28 — Future Ready 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 36. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Future Stars Academy Of Ocala, LLC Score: 7/100

    Ocala, 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: 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 →

  30. #30 — Future Stars Academy 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 36. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food…

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

  31. #31 — Future Stars Children's Academy Inc. Score: 7/100

    West 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 49. 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 →

  32. #32 — Future Stars Day Care 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 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 →

  33. #33 — Future Stars Preschool Academy Score: 7/100

    Ocala, 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, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  34. #34 — Futurecare Learning Center Inc 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 123. 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 →

  35. #35 — G & A Home Daycare 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 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 →

  36. #36 — Gadsden Learners Tree Academy Score: 7/100

    Quincy, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 39. 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 →

  37. #37 — Gainesville Circus 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 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Transportation.

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

  38. #38 — Gainesville Country Day School 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 75. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  39. #39 — Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning 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 128. 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 →

  40. #40 — Galileo Montessori 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 85. 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 →

  41. #41 — Gallops Family Center Inc 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 174. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Transportation.

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

  42. #42 — Gan Chaya Preschool Score: 7/100

    Palm Harbor, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 20. 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 →

  43. #43 — GAN SHINE 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: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  44. #44 — Gandy Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Jennings, 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, Infant Care, Food…

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

  45. #45 — Garcia Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Kissimmee, 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 →

  46. #46 — Garcia, Sandy 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, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  47. #47 — Garden Montessori School Score: 7/100

    Wesley Chapel, 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, Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  48. #48 — Garden Of Grace Preschool 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 26. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Food Served.

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

  49. #49 — Garden Of Light Academy Inc 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 55. 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Garden Of The Sahaba Academy 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 39. 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 →

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How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Florida?
Gables Montessori 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.