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Pensacola at a glance

185 licensed child care providers in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola

Pensacola is the seat of Escambia County, in the far western Panhandle near the Alabama line, and one of the oldest European-founded settlements in the country. The economy is dominated by the U.S. Navy (Naval Air Station Pensacola is home to the Blue Angels and much of the Navy's aviation training), along with healthcare, tourism at Pensacola Beach, and manufacturing.

Neighborhoods like East Hill, North Hill, Downtown, and the newer developments across the Bay Bridge toward Gulf Breeze each frame different commutes. Military families cycle through on a predictable rhythm, and the licensed provider directory includes CDC-experienced centers near the base, faith-based programs across the older neighborhoods, and family day care homes throughout the city.

Pensacola averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

-0.1 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Pensacola3.3
  • Florida3.4

81 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

+10 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.

  • Pensacola65
  • Florida55

185 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 Pensacola Daycares

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

Most Loved by Pensacola 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 NAS Pensacola Child Development Center

      NAS Pensacola Child Development Center

      710 Moffet Rd, Pensacola FL 32508

      1.0(1)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Trinity Learning Center

      Trinity Learning Center

      3400 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32503

      5.0(2)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

    • Child Discovery Center of First Presbyterian Church

      33 E Gregory St, Pensacola FL, 32502

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
    • Photo of East Hill Christian School

      East Hill Christian School

      1301 E Gadsden St, Pensacola FL, 32501

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Jubilee Christian Academy

      Jubilee Christian Academy

      5910 N W St, Pensacola FL, 32505

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Sacred Heart Cathedral School

      Sacred Heart Cathedral School

      1603 N 12th Ave, Pensacola FL, 32503

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of St Paul Catholic School

      St Paul Catholic School

      3121 Hyde Park Rd, Pensacola FL, 32503

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

      St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

      325 S Navy Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32507

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

    • Bellview Elementary School

      4425 Bellview Ave, Pensacola FL 32526-1115

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Corry Station Child Development Center

      Corry Station Child Development Center

      4119 Childrens Lane, Pensacola FL 32511-0001

      4.3(6)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

    • Davis Family Day Care Home

      8 Western Dr, Pensacola FL, 32506

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealHome daycareAccredited · National Association for Family Child Care
    • Photo of Echo Learning Academy

      Echo Learning Academy

      3880 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32503

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Ensley Elementary School

      Ensley Elementary School

      501 E Johnson Ave, Pensacola FL 32514-3428

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Head StartCenter-based
    • Photo of Episcopal Day School Hilton-Green

      Episcopal Day School Hilton-Green

      601 N Palafox St Pensacola FL 32501-3922

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Ferry Pass Elementary

      Ferry Pass Elementary

      8310 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32514

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Head StartCenter-based

    • Grace Family Childcare Inc

      8146 Imperial Dr, Pensacola FL, 32506

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealAccredited · National Association for Family Child CareLarge Family Child Care Home
    • Photo of Little Flower Catholic School

      Little Flower Catholic School

      6495 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32506

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Longleaf Elementary School

      Longleaf Elementary School

      2600 Longleaf Dr, Pensacola FL, 32526

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool

      Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool

      6205 N W St, Pensacola FL, 32505

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Myrtle Grove Elementary

      Myrtle Grove Elementary

      6115 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32506

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Pensacola Christian Academy/Rawson Nursery

      Pensacola Christian Academy/Rawson Nursery

      10 Brent Ln Pensacola FL 32503-2202

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Pensacola Junior Academy

      Pensacola Junior Academy

      8751 University Pkwy, Pensacola FL, 32514

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Scenic Heights Elementary School

      Scenic Heights Elementary School

      3801 Cherry Laurel Dr, Pensacola FL, 32504

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of A Top Notch Christian Academy

      A Top Notch Christian Academy

      1818 N T St, Pensacola FL, 32505

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Holly's Adventurers Learning Center,

      Holly's Adventurers Learning Center,

      4504 Twin Oaks Dr, Pensacola FL, 32506

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

185 daycares in Pensacola

  • Photo of Little Inspirations Learning Academy

    Little Inspirations Learning Academy

    9318 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32534

    5.0(47)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Pentecostal Temple Learning Academy

    Pentecostal Temple Learning Academy

    6550 N Palafox St, Pensacola FL, 32503

    4.9(47)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of First Baptist Christian Preschool

    First Baptist Christian Preschool

    500 N Palafox St, Pensacola FL, 32501

    4.7(112)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center

    Deliverance Tabernacle Child Development Center

    1780 W Detroit Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32534

    4.7(82)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Childcare Network 111 - Michigan

    Childcare Network 111 - Michigan

    2623 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola FL, 32526

    4.8(41)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Perdido Bay Methodist Preschool

    Perdido Bay Methodist Preschool

    13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pensacola FL, 32507

    4.7(47)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of All About Kids Children's Center

    All About Kids Children's Center

    6025 Enterprise Dr, Pensacola FL, 32505

    4.7(26)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Little Prodigies Music and Arts Center Site 2

    1308 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola FL, 32534

    4.8(18)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Big Lagoon Learning Center

    Big Lagoon Learning Center

    5655 Bauer Rd, Pensacola FL, 32507

    4.8(15)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Redwood Blue Angels

    Redwood Blue Angels

    10271 Sorrento Rd, Pensacola FL, 32507

    4.5(41)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Cokesbury Methodist Children's Center

    Cokesbury Methodist Children's Center

    5725 N 9th Ave, Pensacola FL, 32504

    4.6(23)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church Mother's Morning Out

    Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church Mother's Morning Out

    1030 N 57th Ave, Pensacola FL, 32506

    4.4(65)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Childcare Network 112 - Creighton

    Childcare Network 112 - Creighton

    4079 Creighton Rd, Pensacola FL, 32504

    4.4(53)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Grow With Us Learning Academy V

    Grow With Us Learning Academy V

    9490 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32534

    4.4(48)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of The House Of Prayers Learning Center LLC

    The House Of Prayers Learning Center LLC

    3425 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola FL, 32507

    4.4(43)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of St. John's Children's Center

    St. John's Children's Center

    401 Live Oak Ave, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(7)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Potential Christian Academy Pensacola

    Potential Christian Academy Pensacola

    3351 Creighton Rd, Pensacola FL, 32504

    4.4(33)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Spuds Early Learning Center

    Little Spuds Early Learning Center

    10232 Chemstrand Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514

    4.5(19)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Loving Hearts Child Care Center

    Loving Hearts Child Care Center

    227 N Old Corry Field Rd, Pensacola FL, 32506

    5.0(5)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Childcare Network 113 - Fairfield

    Childcare Network 113 - Fairfield

    7525 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola FL, 32506

    4.3(31)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Victorious Early Learning Center

    Victorious Early Learning Center

    9111 Sturdevant St Ste B, Pensacola FL, 32514

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Preschool Learning Center

    Myrtle Grove Baptist Church Preschool Learning Center

    5920 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32506

    4.7(6)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Childcare Network 141 - Bowman

    Childcare Network 141 - Bowman

    9441 Bowman Ave, Pensacola FL, 32534

    4.2(40)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Awesome Adventures Camp Inc.

    Awesome Adventures Camp Inc.

    1294 Wingfoot Way, Pensacola FL, 32505

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Community Action Head Start Center At Brigadier

    Community Action Head Start Center At Brigadier

    401 Brigadier St, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    Head StartCenter-based

  • Corry Station Youth Center

    4118 Childrens Lane Pensacola FL 32511-0001

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Tiny Treasures Learning Academy

    Tiny Treasures Learning Academy

    3724 W Navy Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast - Pensacola-Englewood Club

    Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast - Pensacola-Englewood Club

    2751 N H St, Pensacola FL, 32501

    4.2(26)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Eye Spy With My Little Eyes Child Care Llc.

    Eye Spy With My Little Eyes Child Care Llc.

    5336 Avon Rd, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Funshine Learning Center

    Funshine Learning Center

    613 N Old Corry Field Rd, Pensacola FL, 32506

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Milestone Learning Academy

    Milestone Learning Academy

    204 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola FL, 32506

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Trinity Learning Center

    Trinity Learning Center

    3400 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32503

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Young Achievers Preschool - Jamison

    Young Achievers Preschool - Jamison

    20 Jamison St, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Red School House

    Little Red School House

    3785 E Olive Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514

    4.2(13)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Corry Station Child Development Center

    Corry Station Child Development Center

    4119 Childrens Lane, Pensacola FL 32511-0001

    4.3(6)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Ministry Village Early Learning Center

    Ministry Village Early Learning Center

    1724 E Olive Rd, Pensacola FL, 32514

    4.1(21)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Amazing Grace Christian Preschool

    Amazing Grace Christian Preschool

    6601 N 9th Ave, Pensacola FL, 32504

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Family Ties Child Development Center

    Family Ties Child Development Center

    801 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola FL, 32505

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Holy Spirit Child Development Academy

    Holy Spirit Child Development Academy

    10650 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Lighthouse Learning Center

    Lighthouse Learning Center

    715 Mills Ave, Pensacola FL, 32507

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of UWF Educational Research Center For Child Development

    UWF Educational Research Center For Child Development

    11000 University Pkwy Bldg 99, Pensacola FL, 32514

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
  • Photo of Wilson Family Day Care Home

    Wilson Family Day Care Home

    1169 Capitol Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32505

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of BE Academy LLC

    BE Academy LLC

    2800 Wilde Lake Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32526

    4.2(5)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool

    Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool

    8300 Beulah Rd, Pensacola FL, 32526

    4.0(12)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Kids Kampus Education Center LLC

    Kids Kampus Education Center LLC

    8497 N Palafox St, Pensacola FL, 32534

    4.0(10)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Wee Kare Academy

    Wee Kare Academy

    2901 N 12th Ave, Pensacola FL, 32503

    4.0(9)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Little Hands And Feet Child Development Center

    Little Hands And Feet Child Development Center

    1119 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32505

    4.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of A Top Notch Christian Academy

    A Top Notch Christian Academy

    1818 N T St, Pensacola FL, 32505

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Abney Ark of Love Childcare

    1700 W Jackson St, Pensacola FL, 32501

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Amazin Kids

    1168 Capitol Blvd, Pensacola FL, 32505

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Bellview Elementary School

    4425 Bellview Ave, Pensacola FL 32526-1115

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Beyond Bibs And Bottles Daycare

    1201 W Government St, Pensacola FL, 32502

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Boone Family Day Care Home

    7432 Sandy Creek Dr, Pensacola FL, 32506

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast - Montclair

    820 Massachusetts Ave, Pensacola FL, 32505

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • CAP Head Start - Lincoln Park Elementary

    7600 Kershaw St, Pensacola FL, 32534

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Head StartCenter-based

  • CAP Head Start - Myrtle Grove Center

    5400 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola FL, 32506

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Head StartCenter-based

  • CAP Head Start - O J Semmes

    1250 E Texar Dr, Pensacola FL, 32503

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Head StartCenter-based
  • Photo of Carden Christian Academy

    Carden Christian Academy

    3290 Bauer Rd, Pensacola FL, 32506

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Carter Family Day Care Home

    432 Fairfax Dr, Pensacola FL, 32503

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Chandler Family Day Care Home

    548 Tampico Cir, Pensacola FL, 32506

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

More daycares in Pensacola

125 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 Pensacola, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 185 licensed child care providers within the Pensacola city limits, in Escambia County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Pensacola daycares offer VPK?

65 of the 185 licensed providers in Pensacola 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 Pensacola daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

14 providers in Pensacola 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 Pensacola daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

76 providers in Pensacola 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 Pensacola?

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

How often are Pensacola 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 Pensacola daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 185 licensed providers in Pensacola, roughly 139 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 43 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Pensacola 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.