Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Seedlings Academy Score: 27/100

    Cape Coral, FL — Seedlings Academy is a childcare center in Cape Coral, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://Seedlingsacademy.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Shanti Kids Score: 25/100

    Hialeah, FL — Shanti Kids is a childcare center in Hialeah, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://shantikids.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Shaping Academy Score: 20/100

    Miami, FL — Shaping Academy is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.shapingacademy.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Seaborn Day Schools Score: 18/100

    Tampa, FL — Seaborn Day Schools is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.seaborndayschools.com.

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

  5. #5 — Seaborn Day School Beach Park Score: 16/100

    Tampa, FL — Seaborn Day School Beach Park is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.seaborndayschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Seven Little Stars Academy Score: 13/100

    Miami, FL — Seven Little Stars Academy is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  7. #7 — See Saw Junction II Learning Center Score: 9/100

    Tampa, FL — See Saw Junction II Learning Center is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  8. #8 — Scottsdale Academy At Southwood 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 255. 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 →

  9. #9 — Scottsdale Academy 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 187. 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 →

  10. #10 — Scribbles Pre School 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 92. 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 →

  11. #11 — Sea Life Daycare 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  12. #12 — Sea of Learning Pre-School Score: 7/100

    New 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 70. 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 →

  13. #13 — Seacoast Charter Academy, Inc. 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 45. Services shown in the snapshot: Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  14. #14 — Seacoast Christian Academy, Inc. 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 244. 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 →

  15. #15 — Seacrest Christian School 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 116. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  16. #16 — Seaside Learning Academy Score: 7/100

    Fernandina Beach, 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, Transportation.

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

  17. #17 — Seaside Preparatory Early Learning Academy 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 72. 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 →

  18. #18 — Seasons Child Growth And Development Center 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 65. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  19. #19 — Seasons of Care, Inc. Early Learning Score: 7/100

    Gulfport, 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, After School, Food Served.

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

  20. #20 — Seasons of Learning Child Care 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 15. 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 →

  21. #21 — Sebring Early Learning Academy Inc Score: 7/100

    Sebring, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 84. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  22. #22 — Second Home Learning Center 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 69. 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 →

  23. #23 — Seedlings Academy 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 145. 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 — Seeds Of Grace Learning 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 55. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  25. #25 — Seeds Of Joy Childcare, 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 22. 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 →

  26. #26 — Seeds of Life Montessori Academy Score: 7/100

    Sarasota, 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, Before School, After School.

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

  27. #27 — Seffner Early Childhood Development Center Inc Score: 7/100

    Seffner, 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

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

  28. #28 — Selene L Battle FCCH Score: 7/100

    South Bay, 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, Night Care, After School.

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

  29. #29 — Self Pace Learning Center, LLC 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 48. 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 — SEMILLITAS DE VIDA PRESCHOOL 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 62. 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 →

  31. #31 — Seminole Heights United Methodist Preschool 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 135. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Transportation.

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

  32. #32 — Seminole Kids Academy 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 130. 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 →

  33. #33 — Seminole United Methodist Academy Score: 7/100

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

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

  34. #34 — Serendipity Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Fern Park, 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  35. #35 — SETON RIDGE CHILDREN'S CENTER 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 170. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, Food Served.

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

  36. #36 — Seven Little Stars Academy 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 64. 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 — Sf Learning 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 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 →

  38. #38 — SHAGEER, SHARMILA 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 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 →

  39. #39 — Shalom Orlando, Inc. Score: 7/100

    Maitland, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 500. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  40. #40 — SHALOM PRESCHOOL CHABAD Score: 7/100

    Ft Lauderdale, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 41. 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 →

  41. #41 — Shalom Preschool Score: 7/100

    Naples, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 229. 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 →

  42. #42 — Shange's Place 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 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 →

  43. #43 — Shari's Children Academy, 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 48. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Food Served.

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

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

    Temple Terr, 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 →

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

    Tavares, 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, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  46. #46 — Sheila Hudgins 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, 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 →

  47. #47 — Shelby Street Station 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 41. 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 →

  48. #48 — Shelley Barrington Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    New 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 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  49. #49 — Shelton Academy Score: 7/100

    Doral, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 136. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Food Served.

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

  50. #50 — Shepherd Of God Christian Academy 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 61. 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, Pre K. 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?
Seedlings Academy 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.