Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Creative World Early Learning School Score: 31/100

    Orlando, FL — Creative World School at Cypress Springs

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Goddard School Score: 30/100

    Orlando, FL — Preschool & Daycare in Orlando, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Primrose School Score: 28/100

    Tampa, FL — Daycare and Preschool in Tampa, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Saint John's Episcopal Parish Day School Score: 28/100

    Tampa, FL — Saint John's Episcopal Parish Day School is a center based center in Tampa, FL. Website: https://stjohnseagles.org/.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  5. #5 — The Learning Experience Score: 28/100

    Orlando, FL — Daycare and Preschool in Orlando, FL - Orlando

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Arlington Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Arlington Kindergarten is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Jacksonville, FL. Listed focus areas include toddler care, preschool. Address on file: 1210 Marcheck Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32211. A website is listed for hours, services, and current intake details.

    Programs: Toddler Care, Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Our Lady of Lourdes Preschool and Child Care Score: 27/100

    Hialeah, FL — Our Lady of Lourdes Preschool and Child Care is a childcare center in Hialeah, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://ourladyoflourdesschoolhialeah.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 26/100

    Tampa, FL — 247 Westchase

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Our Little One's Score: 24/100

    Miami, FL — Our Little One's is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ourlittleones.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Rosa Valdez Day Care Center Score: 23/100

    Tampa, FL — Developing Young Minds - Rosa Valdez Centers and Lab Schools

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Magellan Christian Academy Score: 22/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Compare Magellan Christian Academy with other daycares in Jacksonville, FL using the facts on this profile. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Our World Learning Center Score: 22/100

    West Palm Beach, FL — Our World Learning Center is a childcare center in West Palm Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.owlc.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Outside Kids Score: 20/100

    Atlantic Beach, FL — Outside Kids is a childcare center in Atlantic Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school. Website: http://Outsidekids.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Shining Bright Preschool and Arts Score: 18/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Enrolling for Pre-K 3 & 4 | Shining Bright Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Saint Pete Prep Learning Center Score: 18/100

    Saint Petersburg, FL — Saint Pete Prep Learning Center is listed as a childcare center in Saint Petersburg, FL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 6030 1st Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33703.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Ms. Claudia's Village Academy Score: 18/100

    Miami, FL — Ms. Claudia's Village Academy is a Miami, FL childcare center with public contact and service details collected for comparison. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: Miami, FL.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Little Village Child Care & Learning Center Score: 18/100

    Miami, FL — Little Village Child Care & Learning Center is listed as a childcare center in Miami, FL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 9485 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, 33174.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Tutor Time Score: 17/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Daycare, Preschool & Early Learning Childcare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Heavenly Family Home Daycare Score: 9/100

    Orlando, FL — Heavenly Family Home Daycare is listed as a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 2533 Myakka Drive, Orlando, FL, 32839. An email address is listed for intake questions.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  20. #20 — LA Academy Score: 8/100

    Hialeah, FL — Compare LA Academy with other daycares in Hialeah, FL using the facts on this profile. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 1446 West 49th Street, Hialeah, FL, 33012.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Smarty Pants Early Learning Center Score: 8/100

    Orlando, FL — This profile covers Smarty Pants Early Learning Center, a childcare center associated with Orlando, FL. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 5389 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL, 32811.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Osteen Early Learning Programs Score: 7/100

    Osteen, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  23. #23 — Otter Cove Early Learning Score: 7/100

    Edgewater, 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, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  24. #24 — Our Angels Kids Academy Inc Score: 7/100

    Dundee, 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, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  25. #25 — Our Blessings Early Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Monticello, 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, 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 →

  26. #26 — Our Blessings Early Learning Center Too 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 42. 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 →

  27. #27 — Our International Academy At Coral Gables 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 294. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  28. #28 — Our Kids West Score: 7/100

    Bradenton, 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  29. #29 — Our Lady Of Charity School, Inc. 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 405. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  30. #30 — Our Lady Of Lourdes Early Childhood Program Score: 7/100

    Dunedin, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 40. 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 →

  31. #31 — Our Lady of the Rosary Early Childhood Center Score: 7/100

    Land O Lakes, 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, Food Served.

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

  32. #32 — Our Lady Of The Rosary 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 225. 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 →

  33. #33 — Our Little Flower Buds LLC 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 54. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Food Served.

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

  34. #34 — Our Little Hands Of Love Inc 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 82. 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 →

  35. #35 — Our Little Learning Place LLC Score: 7/100

    Branford, 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  36. #36 — Our Little School House Inc Score: 7/100

    Mary Esther, 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: 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 →

  37. #37 — Our Savior Lutheran Church And School 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 150. 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 →

  38. #38 — OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN 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 135. 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 →

  39. #39 — Our Village Learning Academy Inc. 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 45. 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 →

  40. #40 — Ours Angels Kids Academy Learning Center , Inc Score: 7/100

    Dundee, 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, 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 →

  41. #41 — Owlets Childcare Score: 7/100

    Winter Haven, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 31. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food…

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

  42. #42 — OXFORD 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 109. 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 →

  43. #43 — Oxford Academy Score: 7/100

    Delray Beach, 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, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  44. #44 — Oxford Academy Preschool Of Vero Beach 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 59. 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 →

  45. #45 — Oxford Learning Academy, 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 75. 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 →

  46. #46 — P. Strong Learning Center 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 31. 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 →

  47. #47 — P2P ACADEMY 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 50. 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 →

  48. #48 — PA Geraci Child Development Center 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 141. 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 →

  49. #49 — PACESETTER ACADEMY 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 174. 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 →

  50. #50 — Pahokee Deliverance Christian Center Incorporated Of Pahokee Score: 7/100

    Pahokee, 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: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

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Creative World Early Learning 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.
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We have ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 234 cities in Florida. Rankings are computed by Directory information score and updated regularly.