Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

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

    Cape Coral, FL — Sonrise Academy is a childcare center in Cape Coral, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://sonriseacademy.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Spiral Tech Preschool Score: 27/100

    Miami, FL — Spiral Tech Preschool is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://littlefriendspreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Space Coast Montessori Score: 27/100

    Palm Bay, FL — Space Coast Montessori is a childcare center in Palm Bay, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.spacecoastmontessori.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Southside Learning Center Score: 21/100

    Lakeland, FL — Southside Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.southsidelearningcenter.com.

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

  5. #5 — Southpoint Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Southpoint Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Southpointearlylearning.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Southside United Methodist Preschool Score: 20/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Southside United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://preschoolonthepoint.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Splash Zone Preschool Score: 20/100

    Orlando, FL — Splash Zone Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://splashzonepreschool.org/.

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

  8. #8 — South Chase KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Orlando, FL — South Chase KinderCare is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/orlando/fl/301400/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301400.

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

  9. #9 — Southwood Head Start Score: 16/100

    Orlando, FL — Southwood Head Start is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  10. #10 — Soler 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 150. 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 →

  11. #11 — Solid Start Early Learning Score: 7/100

    Tarpon Springs, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 24. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  12. #12 — Solid Step Learning Center 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 87. 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 →

  13. #13 — Solnyshko Educational Child Care Score: 7/100

    Winter Garden, 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, Drop In, Food Served.

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

  14. #14 — SOLSIRYS FAMILY DAYCARE HOME LLC Score: 7/100

    Davenport, 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 →

  15. #15 — Somerset Academy St. Lucie Score: 7/100

    Port St Lucie, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 68. 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 →

  16. #16 — Sonrisas Home Daycare Score: 7/100

    Pensacola, 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, Before School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  17. #17 — Sonrise Christian Preschool 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 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 →

  18. #18 — Sonshine Childcare 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 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 →

  19. #19 — Sonshine Inn Day Care Score: 7/100

    Melrose, 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, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  20. #20 — Sophia Kid's Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Apopka, 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. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Sotolongo Family Day 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 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  22. #22 — Soundside Montessori Academy 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 33. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  23. #23 — South County Headstart Center Score: 7/100

    Ruskin, 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, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  24. #24 — South Dade Child Development Center 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 475. 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 →

  25. #25 — South Daytona Christian School Score: 7/100

    South Daytona, 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, After School, Transportation.

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

  26. #26 — SOUTH FLORIDA MONTESSORI ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    Tamarac, 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, After School, Food Served.

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

  27. #27 — South Gulf County Early Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Port St Joe, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 246. 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 — South Miami Hospital Early Learning Center Score: 7/100

    South Miami, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  29. #29 — South Miami Lutheran 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 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 →

  30. #30 — South Olive Community 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 144. Services shown in the snapshot: After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School. View full profile →

  31. #31 — South Orlando YMCA Head Start 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 60. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  32. #32 — South Walton Montessori Academy Score: 7/100

    Santa Rosa Beach, 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. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  33. #33 — Southpoint Academy EES 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 93. 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 →

  34. #34 — SouthRidge Day School Score: 7/100

    Lake City, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 198. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Infant Care, Transportation.

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

  35. #35 — Southshore Montessori Score: 7/100

    Apollo Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 263. 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 →

  36. #36 — Southside KinderCare 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 111. 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 — Southville Preschool 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 200. 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 →

  38. #38 — Southwest Florida Christian Academy Preschool 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 356. 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 →

  39. #39 — Space Coast Childcare Center Score: 7/100

    Cocoa, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 74. 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 →

  40. #40 — Space Coast Discovery Score: 7/100

    Melbourne, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 224. 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 →

  41. #41 — Space Coast Step By Step Early Learning Center, LLC 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 386. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  42. #42 — Spacecoast Early Learning Center, Inc. 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 49. 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 →

  43. #43 — Spaide Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Port St Lucie, 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, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  44. #44 — Spanish Legacy Preschool LLC 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 33. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Infant Care.

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

  45. #45 — Sparkling Angels Enrichment Center 2 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 48. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  46. #46 — Sparkling Angels Enrichment 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 20. 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 →

  47. #47 — Sparks Day Care Inc. 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 51. 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 →

  48. #48 — Speer YMCA Preschool Academy Score: 7/100

    Saint Petersburg, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 157. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Food Served.

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

  49. #49 — Spirit Of Love Childcare Centers, Inc. 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 43. 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 →

  50. #50 — Sport And Dance Studio 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 68. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Full Day. 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?
Sonrise 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.