Best Daycares in Florida — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Florida

  1. #1 — Baudhuin Preschool Score: 27/100

    Davie, FL — Baudhuin Preschool is a childcare center in Davie, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.nova.edu/humandevelopment/earlylearning/baudhuin/index.html.

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

  2. #2 — Bayside Discovery Center Score: 27/100

    Palm Bay, FL — Bayside Discovery Center is a childcare center in Palm Bay, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://baysidediscoverycenter.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Beaches Chapel Preschool Score: 27/100

    Neptune Beach, FL — Beaches Chapel Preschool is a childcare center in Neptune Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://linktr.ee/beaches_chapel_preschool.

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

  4. #4 — Belle Isle Christian Preschool Score: 27/100

    Orlando, FL — Belle Isle Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Orlando, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://belleislecc.org/belle-isle-christian-preschool.

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

  5. #5 — Bayside Discovery Ctr Score: 24/100

    Palm Bay, FL — Bayside Discovery Ctr is a childcare center in Palm Bay, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://baysidediscoverycenter.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Beautiful Beginnings Preschool Score: 23/100

    Miami, FL — Beautiful Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Miami, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://beautiful-beginnings-preschool.business.site.

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

  7. #7 — BB International Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 22/100

    Pompano Beach, FL — BB International Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Pompano Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bbinternationalpreschool.org.

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

  8. #8 — Beacon Hill Preschool Score: 21/100

    Lakeland, FL — Beacon Hill Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.beaconhillpreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Baymeadows Children's Academy Score: 20/100

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

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

  10. #10 — Baymeadows KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Jacksonville, FL — Baymeadows KinderCare is a childcare center in Jacksonville, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/jacksonville/fl/301245/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301245.

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

  11. #11 — Beautiful Mindz Preschool Score: 17/100

    Miami Gardens, FL — Beautiful Mindz Preschool is a childcare center in Miami Gardens, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beautifulmindzpreschoolinc.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Beach Church Early Learning Center Score: 9/100

    Jacksonville Beach, FL — Beach Church Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Jacksonville Beach, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  13. #13 — Bartow Wee Care Inc Score: 7/100

    Bartow, 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  14. #14 — Bartram Academy II Score: 7/100

    Saint Johns, 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, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  15. #15 — Bartram Academy Inc Score: 7/100

    Saint Johns, 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, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Bay Haven Charter Academy Preschool 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 61. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  17. #17 — Bay Pines Evangelical Lutheran School 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 15. 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 →

  18. #18 — Bay Point Day School Score: 7/100

    Nokomis, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 112. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care.

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

  19. #19 — Bay Street Schoolhouse Score: 7/100

    Eustis, 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. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  20. #20 — Baycrest Academy at Brandon Score: 7/100

    Brandon, 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 →

  21. #21 — Baynard, Elaine D/B/A Baynard Family Child Care Inc Score: 7/100

    Lauderhill, 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 →

  22. #22 — Bayshore Baptist Church 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 105. Services shown in the snapshot: Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Part Time. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Bayshore Christian School 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 94. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School.

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

  24. #24 — Bayshore Early Education Score: 7/100

    Niceville, 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: Half Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  25. #25 — Bayside Preschool Score: 7/100

    St Augustine, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 89. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

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

  26. #26 — Beach Kids Academy Score: 7/100

    Panama City Beach, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 127. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  27. #27 — Beach Kids Learning Center 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 69. 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 →

  28. #28 — Beacon Community Child Development 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 56. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

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

  29. #29 — Beacon Hill Preparatory School 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 125. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  30. #30 — BEACON HILL SCHOOL 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 56. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

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

  31. #31 — Bealsville Head Start Center Score: 7/100

    Plant City, 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, Food Served, Transportation.

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

  32. #32 — Bear Lake Montessori Academy Score: 7/100

    Altamonte Springs, 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.

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

  33. #33 — Bearing The Cross Academy Score: 7/100

    Hastings, 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 →

  34. #34 — Beasley Large Family Child Care Home Score: 7/100

    Live Oak, 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 →

  35. #35 — Beatriz Diaz-Acosta 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, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant Care,…

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

  36. #36 — Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Inc. Score: 7/100

    Daytona Beach, 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 →

  37. #37 — Beautiful Blessings ELC 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 66. 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 →

  38. #38 — Beautiful Sunrise 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, 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 →

  39. #39 — Beaver Prep 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 75. 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 — BEE CREATIVE ACADEMY Score: 7/100

    West Park, 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, Food Served.

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

  41. #41 — Bee's Learning Center Inc Score: 7/100

    Leesburg, 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, 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 →

  42. #42 — Bee Smart Family Childcare LLC Score: 7/100

    Lehigh Acres, 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. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Beginning Our Future Learning And Outreach Center, Inc Score: 7/100

    Milton, FL — Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 164. 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 →

  44. #44 — Beginnings Preschool At Good News United Methodist Church 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 78. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Belcher, Xzavia (DBA) Auntie Zaee's Daycare LLC 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 6. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  46. #46 — Belkis Bello-Estrada 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 — Belkis Lopez 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, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

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

  48. #48 — Bell 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. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Bellas Kidz Academy 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 72. 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 →

  50. #50 — BELLE MENTI MONTESSORI 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 43. 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 →

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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?
Baudhuin 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.