Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Orange Park Presbyterian Church Preschool Score: 26/100

    Orange Park, FL — Orange Park Presbyterian Church Preschool is a childcare center in Orange Park, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://orangeparkpres.org/preschool/about-oppc-preschool.

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

  2. #2 — Orlando Montessori Bilingual Academy Score: 26/100

    Orlando, FL — Orlando Montessori Bilingual Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://orlandomontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  3. #3 — On the Rock Preschool Score: 24/100

    Orlando, FL — On the Rock Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://pinecastleumc.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — One World Preschools Score: 23/100

    Pompano Beach, FL — One World Preschools is a childcare center in Pompano Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://oneworldpreschools.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Orlando Children's Academy Score: 23/100

    Orlando, FL — Orlando Children's Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://orlandochildrensacademy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Olympians Preschool Score: 20/100

    Clearwater, FL — Olympians Preschool is a childcare center in Clearwater, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://olympianspreschool.net/.

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

  7. #7 — Orlando Jewish Day School Score: 20/100

    Orlando, FL — Orlando Jewish Day School is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, religious school. Website: http://www.OrlandoJewishdayschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Religious school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Orlando Early Learning Academy Score: 19/100

    Orlando, FL — Orlando Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.orlandoearlylearning.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Ortega Hills Preschool Score: 16/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Ortega Hills Preschool is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.care.com/b/l/ortega-hills-preschool-inc/jacksonville-fl.

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

  10. #10 — Open Arms Learning Academy Inc Score: 13/100

    West Palm Beach, FL — Open Arms Learning Academy Inc is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  11. #11 — Ophelia Eb Lawson Head Start Score: 9/100

    Opa-Locka, FL — Ophelia Eb Lawson Head Start is a childcare center in Opa-Locka, FL. Programs include Preschool, public school, school.

    Programs: Preschool, Public school, School. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Orange Park Preschool Score: 9/100

    Orange Park, FL — Orange Park Preschool is a childcare center in Orange Park, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  13. #13 — KidZone Learning Center Score: 8/100

    Doral, FL — This profile covers KidZone Learning Center, a childcare center associated with Doral, FL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 10395 Northwest 41st Street, Doral, FL, 33178.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Educated Minds Academy Score: 8/100

    Tampa, FL — Educated Minds Academy appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Tampa, FL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 10025 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33615.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Omaida Mendez 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, Before School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  16. #16 — Omega Legacy Academy 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 34. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served.

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

  17. #17 — On Our Way Learning Center 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 82. 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 →

  18. #18 — On The Horizon Learning 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 85. 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 →

  19. #19 — ONCE UPON A TIME HOME DAYCARE LLC Score: 7/100

    Cape Coral, 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, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care.

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

  20. #20 — Oni's Happy Hearts 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 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  21. #21 — Open Arms Child Care Score: 7/100

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

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

  22. #22 — Open Arms Child Development 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 115. 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 — Open Arms Learning Academy 1 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 81. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  24. #24 — Open Arms Of Fort Pierce 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 203. 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 →

  25. #25 — Open Doors Preschool of Cape Coral II 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 175. 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 →

  26. #26 — Open Doors Preschool of Daniels Parkway Score: 7/100

    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 126. 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 →

  27. #27 — Open Hearts Childcare 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 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 →

  28. #28 — OPEN VALLEY 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 155. 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 →

  29. #29 — OPEN VALLEY AT PEMBROKE PINES 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 179. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  30. #30 — Operation Par Inc. Child Development & Family Guidance Center 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 42. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  31. #31 — Operation Par Inc. - Par Village Developmental Center 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 29. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  32. #32 — Opportunity Early Childhood Education And Family Center 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 210. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  33. #33 — Optima Learning Systems Of Florida DBA Children's Montessori Academy 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 187. 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 →

  34. #34 — Oraima Gandara Large Family Child Care Home 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 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  35. #35 — Orange Blossom Learning Center, LLC 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 75. 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 →

  36. #36 — Orange Blossom Prep 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 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 →

  37. #37 — Orange Park Kindergarten Score: 7/100

    Orange Park, 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, Before School, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  38. #38 — Orange Park Preschool # 2 Score: 7/100

    Orange Park, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 30. 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 →

  39. #39 — Orcasberro Family Daycare Home Score: 7/100

    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 12. 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 →

  40. #40 — Orlando Day Nursery 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 181. 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 →

  41. #41 — Orlando Health Child Development Center 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 138. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  42. #42 — ORLANDO LEARNING 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 149. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served.

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

  43. #43 — Orlando Private School 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 52. 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 →

  44. #44 — Orlando Science Center 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 76. 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 →

  45. #45 — Orlando STEAM Academy, Corp 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 75. 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 →

  46. #46 — Ortega Playschool 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 150. 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 →

  47. #47 — Orthodox Zion Child Development Center 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 99. 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 →

  48. #48 — Osceola YMCA Learning Center 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 195. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School.

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

  49. #49 — OSES, ANA 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 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  50. #50 — Osito Blue, LLC Score: 7/100

    Orlando, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, 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?
Orange Park Presbyterian Church 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.