For the 2025 school year, there are 314 private daycares & preschools serving 65,648 students in Alabama.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alabama include Madison Academy, Bayside Academy, and Alabama Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,878, which is lower than the Alabama average tuition cost of $11,520.
76% of private daycares & preschools in Alabama are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Alabama Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 Slaughter Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 469-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5900 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 661-1613
Gr: PK-12 | 676 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
6200 Lou George Loop
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 978-6001
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Advent Episcopal Day School![Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom]( "Advent Episcopal Day School Photo - Welcome To Our Classroom")
(Episcopal)
2019 6th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-2535
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
4700 Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 277-1985
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
112 W. Hawthorne Road
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-1092
Gr: NS | 145 students Tuition listed
American Christian Academy![American Christian Academy Photo - School Program]( "American Christian Academy Photo - School Program")
(Christian)
2300 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-5963
Gr: PK-12 | 1,079 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayshore Christian School![Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!]( "Bayshore Christian School Photo - Bayshore Ambassadors!")
(Presbyterian)
316 Presbyterian Dr
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 929-0011
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayside Academy
(1)
303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 338-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
1705 4th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6288
Gr: PK-12 | 436 students Tuition listed
2204 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 776-5909
Gr: PK-12 | 1,745 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canterbury Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
350 Overbrook Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 874-1541
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 874-1541
Gr: NS | 123 students
2828 Gary Fitts St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 758-2828
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cathedral Academy
(Episcopal)
1204 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-9997
Gr: PK-11 | 76 students Tuition listed
Chambers Academy
(3)
15048 Us Highway 431
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9852
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Acceptance rate listed
The Childrens Place
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1400 Noble St
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 236-6633
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition listed
Chilton Christian Academy
(Baptist)
23240 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 688-4454
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 688-4454
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1503 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-1692
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
20100 Highway 43
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(334) 830-7162
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(334) 830-7162
Gr: PK-12 | 406 students Tuition listed
Coosa Christian School
(Baptist)
2736 Wills Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-1841
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-1841
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
1600 Mccurdy Ave North
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 630-5863
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 630-5863
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
118 55th Street N
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 769-0048
Gr: PK-12 | 629 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
6300 Mckenna Dr
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-5474
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
4255 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 660-2427
Gr: NS-12 | 726 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7355 Creekwood Dr
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-2513
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Tuition listed
2501 Henry Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 237-5477
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1701 E. Trinity Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8195
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-8195
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5475 Elmore Rd
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
178 Earline Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 792-0935
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
3975 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 272-3887
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evangel Classical Christian School![Evangel Classical Christian School Photo]( "Evangel Classical Christian School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 216-0149
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
8650 Tanner Williams Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 633-7267
Gr: PK-12 | 2,000 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4100 Ronnaki Road
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 236-4499
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Church Trussville
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
128 N Chalkville Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-1328
Gr: PK-K | 314 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alabama?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alabama include Madison Academy, Bayside Academy, and Alabama Christian Academy.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Alabama?
314 private daycares & preschools are located in Alabama.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Alabama?
The average tuition cost is $10,878, which is lower than the Alabama private school average tuition cost of $11,520.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Alabama?
Alabama private daycares & preschools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Alabama private school average of 24%.
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