Daycares in Opa-Locka

1) Little One's Academy (Top-Pick!)

2527 Opa-Locka Blvd, Opa-locka, FL 33054

Little One's Academy is a licensed Opa-locka preschool and childcare center within a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The center's curriculum combines structured learning with creative exploration, introducing children to early literacy, math readiness, science, and art activities that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond, achieved through teachers focused on helping each child develop social-emotional skills and academic confidence.

Here, families benefit from flexible scheduling, as Little One's Academy offers full-day care, after-school programs, and extended hours to support working parents, while also emphasizing healthy eating habits by providing nutritious meals and snacks daily.

With small class sizes and individualized attention, Little One's Academy gives young learners the foundation they need for success in both school and life.

3) Little Steps Childcare Preschool # 3 Daycare 

14140 NW 23rd Ct, Opa-locka, FL 33054

Little Steps Childcare Preschool #3 is a preschool and daycare center serving Opa-Locka families with esteemed early learning programs for toddlers and young children.

The center’s teachers design hands-on learning experiences that promote curiosity and confidence, while guiding children through the basics of early literacy, numeracy, and creative expression. 

Social development is equally emphasized, with activities that encourage teamwork, sharing, and problem-solving.

At Little Steps Childcare Preschool #3, flexible scheduling is available for working parents, including full-day programs and after-school care, with nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, ensuring energized children who are ready to learn.

With its engaging atmosphere and focus on both academic and social readiness, Little Steps Childcare Preschool #3 helps children take confident steps toward future school success.

5) America's Little Leaders Christian Academy

2570 NW 152nd Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

America’s Little Leaders Christian Academy is a faith-based preschool and academy in Opa-Locka that provides early education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.

The academy integrates Christian principles into its academic program, combining early literacy, math, and science instruction with a strong emphasis on moral character, spiritual growth, and community values. 

At America’s Little Leaders Christian Academy, teachers guide children through structured lessons and play-based activities to encourage balance in development.

As a licensed VPK provider, America’s Little Leaders supports school readiness and offers before- and after-care programs fitting various family schedules, with healthy meals and snacks daily to reinforce the school’s commitment to both body and mind.

With a nurturing environment rooted in faith and academics, America’s Little Leaders Christian Academy inspires children to grow in knowledge, confidence, and purpose.

7) 1 World Learning Center 

12901 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167

1 World Learning Center is a licensed early childhood education center serving infants through preschool-aged children with a global approach to learning, just 4 minutes from Opa-Locka. 

1 World Learning Center’s curriculum blends early literacy, math, and science instruction with cultural exploration, creative play, and language development, as teachers focus on nurturing curiosity and critical thinking to help children build social and emotional skills that prepare them for school.

Here, programs include full-day childcare, preschool, and after-school enrichment designed to support working families, made even better by nutritious meals and snacks that ensure children have the energy to thrive in a structured yet playful environment.

With its focus on both academics and cultural awareness, 1 World Learning Center equips children with the tools to succeed in a diverse and connected world.

9) Celebrity Kids Club of Miami Gardens (Top-Pick!)

2740 NW 169th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

A private daycare and preschool for toddlers and young children, the Celebrity Kids Club of Miami Gardens is the perfect place to grow, learn, discover, and be loved, just 4 minutes from Opa-Locka.

At CKC, kids are provided with a balance of individual attention and opportunities for social interaction while focusing on well-rounded development through activities and learning environments that promote educational, physical, emotional, and social progress.

During school hours, the students are engaged in a challenging but age-appropriate curriculum that includes tablets, sign language, Spanish lessons, field trips, dance, special events, and a school library.

CKC is APPLE-accredited and a recipient of Florida's Gold Seal of Excellence.

Celebrity Kids Club of Miami Gardens is a VPK provider offering before- and after-school, full-day, and half-day child and infant care. 

Healthy meals are part of the tuition fees.

11) Exploration Station Preschool at MDC – North Campus (Top-Pick!)

11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167

Exploration Station at MDC – North Campus is a state-of-the-art National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited Preschool Laboratory Demonstration School offering STEM-based early childhood education and childcare services for children up to five years, just 5 minutes from Opa-Locka.

Evaluated by the Early Learning Coalition as a 5+ preschool, the Exploration Station accelerates children's brain development through a play-based STEM curriculum and meaningful indoor and outdoor experiences in a planned environment designed to stimulate a child's interest.

At the Exploration Station Preschool, children develop their cognitive, social-emotional, psychomotor, language & communication, and creativity through free play, books, an age-appropriate playground, an in-house Exploration Station Science Lab, and various departments across Miami-Dade College North Campus!

Apart from early learning, the Exploration Station Preschool also offers full-day and half-day child care.