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Clearwater at a glance

112 licensed child care providers in Clearwater, drawn from the state licensing agency's public records. Each profile carries the license number, status, and capacity on record. Where the state publishes nothing for a field, or the daycare is not licensed, the profile says so plainly.

About licensed daycares in Clearwater

Clearwater is on the Pinellas County side of Tampa Bay, on the Gulf beaches north of St. Petersburg. The city's economy leans on tourism at Clearwater Beach, healthcare through the Morton Plant and BayCare systems, and marine and aerospace employers in the industrial corridor east of downtown.

Neighborhoods like Belleair Bluffs, Countryside, Island Estates, and Sand Key each have their own character. Many working families here trade a longer commute into Tampa for beach access and Pinellas County schools. The licensed provider directory includes established center-based programs near the hospital campuses, faith-based programs across the older neighborhoods, and family day care homes throughout the city.

Clearwater averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

+0.3 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Clearwater3.7
  • Florida3.4

40 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

-15 vs Florida average

Average Daycare Index Rating across the providers here that carry a score. Each score is built only from the public record available for that provider, and whatever the data cannot answer is excluded rather than guessed at. See scoring guide.

  • Clearwater39
  • Florida55

112 providers sampled

Top 10 Google RatingsYelp

Bayesian-adjusted so review volume matters, not just stars.

Top 10 Safety Ratings

Ranked by the composite Daycare Confidence Index.

Most-Reviewed Clearwater Daycares

Raw review volume. Not a quality signal on its own.

Most Loved by Clearwater ParentsYelp

Trust-adjusted parent rating, so review volume counts.

Highest-confidence providers

Ranked by the overall Confidence Index: the regulatory record, parent reviews, accreditation, staff qualifications, and how much each provider publishes about itself. How scoring works.

    • Photo of Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

      Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

      14088 Icot Blvd, Clearwater FL, 33760

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Mack, Veronica (DBA) Academy Child Care

      2198 Academy Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealHome daycareAccredited · National Association for Family Child Care

    • R'Club - Paul B. Stephens

      2935 County Road 193, Clearwater FL, 33759

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Singletary, Stephanie V.

      1314 Parkwood St, Clearwater FL, 33755

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Skycrest Christian School

      Skycrest Christian School

      129 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater FL, 33765

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based

    • Truth and Life Christian Academy

      15703 61st St N, Clearwater FL, 33760

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Bishop, Catherine

      912 San Remo Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Daniels, Susan

      2415 Moore Haven Dr E, Clearwater FL, 33763

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Fernandez, Susan

      2743 Merlin Way, Clearwater FL, 33761

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Le Gare, Maria G.

      1868 Brentwood Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Luna, Diana

      1961 Allard Dr, Clearwater FL, 33763

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Large Family Child Care Home

    • Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. High Point Center

      15495 58th St N, Clearwater FL, 33760

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Northbay VPK

      2525 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL, 33761

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Schmitt, Kathleen

      2369 Santa Cruz Ave, Clearwater FL, 33764

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Schmitt, Victoria

      1543 Valencia St, Clearwater FL, 33756

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Fowler, Carol Ann

      1883 Oak Forest Dr W, Clearwater FL, 33759

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Kids R Us Academy

      Kids R Us Academy

      1419 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater FL, 33755

      4.7(9)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • O'Donnell, Cristy

      1859 Forest Wood Dr, Clearwater FL, 33759

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Sciandra, Christine

      3143 Johns Pkwy, Clearwater FL, 33759

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Little Learning Preschool

      Little Learning Preschool

      1611 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

      4.9(10)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Myers, Ellen

      6956 297th Ave N, Clearwater FL, 33761

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Pacheco, Zoraya

      2191 Poinciana Ter, Clearwater FL, 33760

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Underwood, Barbara

      1724 W Manor Ave, Clearwater FL, 33765

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • R'Club - High Point

      5921 150th Ave N, Clearwater FL, 33760

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

112 daycares in Clearwater

  • Photo of Cornerstone Preschool

    Cornerstone Preschool

    2671 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater FL, 33759

    4.9(96)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Happy Corner Academy

    Happy Corner Academy

    2201 Curtis Dr S, Clearwater FL, 33764

    5.0(49)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Kids Time Preschool

    Kids Time Preschool

    25400 US Highway 19 N Ste 101, Clearwater FL, 33763

    4.9(62)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of The Learning Experience - Clearwater

    The Learning Experience - Clearwater

    3090 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater FL, 33759

    4.7(214)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Bliss Learning Center Inc.

    Bliss Learning Center Inc.

    16120 Bay Vista Dr, Clearwater FL, 33760

    5.0(27)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Kid-A-Rama Academy

    Kid-A-Rama Academy

    2480 Belleair Rd, Clearwater FL, 33764

    5.0(27)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Delphi Academy Of Florida, Inc.

    Delphi Academy Of Florida, Inc.

    1831 Drew St, Clearwater FL, 33765

    4.8(50)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Ivy Prep Learning Center

    Ivy Prep Learning Center

    1655 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater FL, 33764

    4.8(41)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Countryside Christian Preschool

    Countryside Christian Preschool

    1850 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL, 33759

    4.9(27)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Harbor View Creative Learning Center

    Harbor View Creative Learning Center

    3245 Executive Dr, Clearwater FL, 33762

    4.8(23)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of The Sprout Academy-Largo

    The Sprout Academy-Largo

    1807 S Highland Ave Clearwater FL 33756-1750

    4.5(95)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Ross Norton Recreation Complex

    Ross Norton Recreation Complex

    1426 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756

    4.4(355)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Hope Academy International, LLC

    Hope Academy International, LLC

    920 Palmetto St, Clearwater FL, 33755

    4.5(37)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Learning Preschool

    Little Learning Preschool

    1611 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

    4.9(10)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Little Ones Preschool Of Clearwater

    Little Ones Preschool Of Clearwater

    2299 Drew St, Clearwater FL, 33765

    4.4(28)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of High Point Neighborhood Family Center

    High Point Neighborhood Family Center

    5812 150th Ave N, Clearwater FL, 33760

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Kids R Us Academy

    Kids R Us Academy

    1419 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater FL, 33755

    4.7(9)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of The Nicholas Vosotas Kimberly Home Child Care Center

    The Nicholas Vosotas Kimberly Home Child Care Center

    1194 Grove St, Clearwater FL, 33755

    5.0(5)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Brighter Beginnings Preschool

    Brighter Beginnings Preschool

    2742 Pine Tree Ln, Clearwater FL, 33761

    4.6(9)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Kairos Preschool

    Kairos Preschool

    1911 Atlantis Dr, Clearwater FL, 33763

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Skycrest Christian Preschool

    Skycrest Christian Preschool

    125 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater FL, 33765

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of The Growing Place Preschool

    The Growing Place Preschool

    2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater FL, 33761

    4.4(13)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of ARTZ 4 Life Academy, Inc.

    ARTZ 4 Life Academy, Inc.

    1751 Kings Hwy, Clearwater FL, 33755

    4.3(6)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Faith Academy International

    Faith Academy International

    915 Drew St, Clearwater FL, 33755

    4.2(10)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Trinity Presbyterian Church Preschool

    Trinity Presbyterian Church Preschool

    2001 Rainbow Dr, Clearwater FL, 33765

    4.1(34)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Learn Play Grow Academy

    Learn Play Grow Academy

    5690 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater FL, 33760

    4.1(31)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Bumble And Bloom Early Learning Center

    Bumble And Bloom Early Learning Center

    3130 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL, 33761

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Genesis Christian Academy and Preschool

    Genesis Christian Academy and Preschool

    2122 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater FL, 33763

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Olympians Pre School Inc.

    Olympians Pre School Inc.

    2289 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater FL, 33763

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Romper Room, Inc.

    Romper Room, Inc.

    5295 E Bay Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

    4.0(57)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • ARTZ 4 Life 2.0

    1715 Kings Hwy, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Ascension Day School

    701 Orange Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based

  • Barcenas, Dario

    1018 Pinebrook Dr, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Bilal, Imaani

    1300 Palmetto St, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Bishop, Catherine

    912 San Remo Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Bloomfield, Andrea

    2160 Bell Cheer Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

    Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf

    14088 Icot Blvd, Clearwater FL, 33760

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Chiquita Hamilton Center

    701 N Missouri Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKHead StartCenter-based
  • Photo of Clearwater Academy International, Inc.

    Clearwater Academy International, Inc.

    801 Drew St, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Collie, Melissa (LFCCH)

    1117 Fairmont St, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home

  • Costello, Carolyn

    1314 Moreland Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Daniels, Susan

    2415 Moore Haven Dr E, Clearwater FL, 33763

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Day, Dianne

    2054 Timber Ln, Clearwater FL, 33763

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Duke, Diana M. (LFCCH)

    2872 Westover Ct, Clearwater FL, 33761

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home

  • Easterday, Amber (DBA) Create Learners

    1408 Lynn Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedHome daycare

  • Fernandez, Susan

    2743 Merlin Way, Clearwater FL, 33761

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of First Lutheran School

    First Lutheran School

    1644 Nursery Rd, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based

  • Fort, Tabree (DBA) The Learning Fort LLC

    14989 54th Way N, Clearwater FL, 33760

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealHome daycareAccredited · National Association for Family Child Care

  • Fowler, Carol Ann

    1883 Oak Forest Dr W, Clearwater FL, 33759

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Gavitt, Lori

    1696 Bellrose Dr N, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Hall, Cheryl

    1413 Lime St, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Highland Early Learning Center

    1301 N Highland Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Hilton, Jacqueline

    1112 Kingsley St, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Holloway, Karen

    1326 Ann Cir, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Kids Connection

    1200 S Keene Rd, Clearwater FL, 33756

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Kids' Corner

    2875 State Road 580, Clearwater FL, 33761

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

  • Koel, Crystal

    1618 Bravo Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • La Petite Academy

    1880 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL, 33759

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

  • Le Gare, Maria G.

    1868 Brentwood Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Luna, Diana

    1961 Allard Dr, Clearwater FL, 33763

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home

More daycares in Clearwater

52 more, in the same order as the cards above. Each name opens that provider’s licence record, inspections and parent reviews.

Parents ask

Frequently asked

How many licensed daycares are in Clearwater, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 112 licensed child care providers within the Clearwater city limits, in Pinellas County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Clearwater daycares offer VPK?

28 of the 112 licensed providers in Clearwater currently offer Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for 4-year-olds — filter by the VPK badge on the sidebar to see them.

How many Clearwater daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

14 providers in Clearwater hold Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires an outside quality accreditation above the DCF licensing minimum. Filter by the Gold Seal chip to see them.

Which Clearwater daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

56 providers in Clearwater are on record as offering the Florida School Readiness subsidized child care program. Filter by the School Readiness chip to see the current list.

Are there Head Start programs in Clearwater?

6 providers participate in the federal Head Start program in Clearwater. Head Start serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 at no cost to the family.

How often are Clearwater daycares inspected by DCF?

Licensed child care facilities in Florida are inspected at least three times per year by the Florida Department of Children and Families, plus additional visits in response to complaints or reported incidents. Every routine inspection recorded by DCF appears on the daycare's profile page on this site.

Are most Clearwater daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 112 licensed providers in Clearwater, roughly 77 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 32 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Clearwater daycare's current license status?

Every daycare profile on this site links back to the Florida Department of Children and Families public license lookup. Before enrolling, verify the current license status, capacity, and any open corrective actions directly at myflfamilies.com. The DCF record is authoritative and more current than anything published here.