Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Piccoli Bambini Preschool Score: 27/100

    Miami, FL — Piccoli Bambini Preschool is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.piccolibambinipreschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Pine Island Montessori Score: 27/100

    Davie, FL — Pine Island Montessori is a childcare center in Davie, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.PineIslandMontessori.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School Score: 27/100

    Pinecrest, FL — Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School is a childcare center in Pinecrest, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.pinecrestdayschool.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Petite World Preschool Score: 26/100

    Hialeah, FL — Petite World Preschool is a childcare center in Hialeah, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://petiteworldlearningcenter.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Piaget Academy Score: 25/100

    Orlando, FL — Piaget Academy is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.piagetpreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Piccolo Universo Preschool Score: 25/100

    Miami, FL — Piccolo Universo Preschool is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://piccolouniversopreschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Pineview Preschools Sunset Score: 25/100

    South Miami, FL — Pineview Preschools Sunset is a childcare center in South Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://pineviewpreschools.com.

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

  8. #8 — Pineapple Cove Academy Score: 23/100

    Palm Bay, FL — Pineapple Cove Academy is a childcare center in Palm Bay, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://pineapplecoveacademy.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Pineview Preschools Douglas Score: 23/100

    Miami, FL — Pineview Preschools Douglas is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.pineviewpreschools.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Pine Castle Preschool Score: 20/100

    Orlando, FL — Pine Castle Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://pinecastleeagles.org/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Pine Hills Preschool and Childcare Score: 17/100

    Orlando, FL — Pine Hills Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://pinehillpreschoolorlando.com.

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

  12. #12 — Pine Hills Head Start Center Score: 9/100

    Orlando, FL — Pine Hills Head Start Center is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  13. #13 — Perrine Seventh- Day Adventist Pre-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 19. 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 →

  14. #14 — Persimmon At Millhopper 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 134. 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 →

  15. #15 — Persimmon Early Learning Academy, LLC 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 96. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Infant Care.

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

  16. #16 — Peter Pan Childcare & 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 73. 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 →

  17. #17 — Peter Pan Preschool Score: 7/100

    Palm Beach Gardens, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 205. 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 →

  18. #18 — Petit Carrousel 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 45. 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 →

  19. #19 — PHA Preparatory School 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 35. 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 →

  20. #20 — Phillips, Christine F. 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 5. 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 →

  21. #21 — Phoenix Christian Academy II 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, Half Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  22. #22 — Phoenix Christian Academy LLC 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 102. 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 →

  23. #23 — Phoenix Preparatory 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 114. 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 — PHYL'S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC. 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 270. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  25. #25 — PHYL'S ACADEMY PRESCHOOL OF MIRAMAR 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 168. 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 — PHYLIS J. GREEN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, INC. Score: 7/100

    Parkland, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 192. 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 →

  27. #27 — Pichard Family Daycare Home Score: 7/100

    Crawfordville, 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, After School, Infant Care.

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

  28. #28 — Pichardo Family Day Care Home 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, After School, Food Served.

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

  29. #29 — Pierre Large Family Child Care Home 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 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 →

  30. #30 — Pilgrim Child Development Center, Inc. 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 53. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  31. #31 — PIMENTEL, AUREA d/b/a Leaders of Tomorrow, 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 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, Pre K. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Pina Argentel Large Family Child Care Home LLC 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, Drop In, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  33. #33 — Pine Island Academy Extended Day Score: 7/100

    Saint Augustine, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 750. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Pine Island Academy II LLC 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 80. 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 →

  35. #35 — Pine Island Academy LLC 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 83. 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 →

  36. #36 — Pine Villa @ Isaac A Withers Early Childhood 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 62. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  37. #37 — Pinecrest Academy North Pre-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 62. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  38. #38 — Pinecrest Mirnia's 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 99. 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 →

  39. #39 — Pinellas County Sheriff's PAL Landings 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 43. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  40. #40 — PINES LEARNING ACADEMY LLC 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 150. 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. View full profile →

  41. #41 — PINES WEST 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 86. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  42. #42 — PINEVIEW PRESCHOOLS PARKLAND Score: 7/100

    Parkland, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  43. #43 — PINEY GROVE BOYS ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    Lauderdale Lakes, 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, After School, Food Served.

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

  44. #44 — Pinitos Learning Center, 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 80. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School.

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

  45. #45 — Pink And Blue Children's 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 137. 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 — Pinnock Family Day Care Home 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 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  47. #47 — Pinnock Family Day Care Home 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 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 →

  48. #48 — Pinocchio Day Care 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 37. 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 — Pinocchio Learning Center 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 59. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  50. #50 — Piper's Place Discovery Museum Llc 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 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day, Drop In, After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, 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?
Piccoli Bambini 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.