Where Little Learners Thrive: Early Education Centers in Birmingham
If you’re seeking nurturing, high-quality early childhood education, this curated list highlights Birmingham early education centers dedicated to supporting young learners’ growth, development, and school readiness in safe, engaging environments.
ABC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1300 Columbiana Rd., Homewood (205) 942-2281 abcchilddevelopment.net Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–4 years Fee Range: $215–230/week AIM ACADEMY Chelsea: 45 Chesser Park Dr., Chelsea (205) 882-3350 Helena: 20 Gunner Ln., Helena (205) 882-4040 Trussville: 7784 Gadsden Hwy., Trussville (205) 882-3234 youraimacademy.com Ages Accepted: Infants–4 years Fee Range: Varies by age ARDENT PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE Greystone: 6801 Tattersall Way, Hoover (205) 396-1250 Patchwork Farms: 3030 Healthy Way, Vestavia Hills (205) 834-9190 Trace Crossings: 5390 Magnolia Trce., Hoover (205) 733-5437 Valleydale: 25 Southlake Ln., Birmingham (205) 444-5437 ardentpreschool.com Ages Accepted: Infants–Kindergarten Fee Range: Varies by age
Ages Accepted: Infants–4 years Fee Range: Varies BEKARE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2561 Acton Rd., Birmingham ( 205) 397-3516 brighthorizons.com Ages Accepted: Infants–5 years Fee Range: Varies CANTERBURY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 350 Overbrook Rd., Birmingham (205) 874-1531 canterburyumc.org Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–5 years Fee Range: $1,115–1,240/month
eprcdc.com Ages Accepted: 8 weeks–4 years Fee Range: $1,105–1,200/month FIRST STEPS EARLY CHILDCARE 3599 Deerfield Dr., Hoover (205) 223-8529 firststepsearlychildcare.com Ages Accepted: Infants–14 years Fee Range: $200–240/week FOUNDATIONS EARLY LEARNING & FAMILY CENTER 6505 E. J. Oliver Blvd., Fairfield (205) 588-5454 foundationselfc.org Ages Accepted: Infant–4 years Fee Range: Varies by age HAND IN HAND 100 Oslo Cir., Birmingham (205) 944-3939 unitedability.org Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–5 years Fee Range: $460–588/month (part-time), $995–1207/month (full time) HERITAGE PRESCHOOL OF ROSS BRIDGE Homewood: 151 Covenant Way, Homewood (205) 968-1255 Liberty Park: 4550 Overton Rd., Birmingham (205) 538-0444 Pelham: 450 Huntley Pkwy., Pelham (205) 620-2626 Ross Bridge: 2700 Ross Bridge Pkwy., Hoover (205) 547-2313 Trussville: 6590 Husky Pkwy., Trussville (205) 508-7044 heritagepreschool.com Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–Kindergarten Fee Range: Varies by age
CHURCH AT BROOK HILLS ELC 3145 Brook Highland Pkwy., Birmingham
(205) 313-7941 brookhills.org
Ages Accepted: 9 months–4 years Fee Range: starting at $270/month COHN ECLC 3960 Montclair Rd., Birmingham (205) 510-9032 bhamjcc.org Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–4 years Fee Range: $1,150–1,240/month
THE BELL CENTER 1700 29th Ct. S., Birmingham (205) 879-3417 thebellcenter.org Ages Accepted: Infant–3 years (at risk for developmental delay) Fee Range: $160–$480/week
EINSTEIN’S PLAYGROUND Derby: 100 Derby Pkwy., Birmingham Bessemer: 7555 Dickey Springs Rd., Bessemer Downtown: 1731 1st Ave. N., Birmingham (205) 380–1613 einsteins-playground.org Ages Accepted: 6 weeks–5 years Fee Range: $210–$235/week ELIZABETH PERRY RUSHTON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2118 4th Ave. N., Birmingham (205) 201-5013
BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY Inverness: 104 Heatherbrooke Dr., Birmingham (205) 984-2771 Trace Crossings: 401 Emery Dr., Hoover (205) 883-9293 bbmacademy.com
HOOVER KINDERCARE 3160 Old Columbiana Rd., Hoover
(205) 822-8110 kindercare.com
14 FEBRUARY 2026 | BIRMINGHAMPARENT.COM
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