Best Daycare Centers in Tallahassee, FL
Compare 108 daycare centers in Tallahassee. Average rating: 4.08/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tallahassee, Florida at a glance
- Daycares
- 108
- Avg rating
- 4.08/5
- Parent reviews
- 639
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 34
Tallahassee has 108 licensed daycares with 639 parent reviews averaging 4.08/5.34 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 46% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 32304 (avg 5 stars), while 32301 has the largest selection (25 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tallahassee
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Majestic Eagles Childcare And Learning Academy INC4.64 score5(9)
2604 Pasco St, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children
Elements of Learning Child Development Center in Tallahassee receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the director Mrs. Nina's passion and dedication, the nurturing and professional staff, clean and safe facilities, well-balanced curriculum combining academics with play-based learning, and strong parent communication.
Passionate and caring director and staffclean and well-sanitized facilitysafe enviro - 2Higher Learning Child Development Center4.64 score4.8(20)
2344 Lake Bradford Rd, # 2, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe experiences at Old West Florida Enrichment Center, a venue used for religious services, weddings, conventions, and other events. No reviews actually address childcare services, staff, curriculum, or child development programs.
Spacious facilitywell-maintainedhospitable staffgood customer service - 3Killearn United Methodist Preschool4.56 score4.7(20)
2800 Shamrock St S, Tallahassee, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 180 children
Killearn United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality teachers, and integration of religious education with academic activities. The facility is noted for well-maintained grounds and engaging programming for children.
Great teachersvariety of activitiesreligious education integrated with academicswelcoming and friendly staff - 4The Creative Pre-School4.55 score5(6)
2746 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
The Creative Pre-School is highly praised by parents for its research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum led by Dr. Pam Phelps. Parents consistently highlight exceptional language development outcomes, strong staff engagement, low teacher turnover, and a loving family-oriented environment that supports each child's individual needs.
Research-based curriculumlanguage development resultsengaged and loving stafflow teacher turnover - 5School For Young Children4.55 score5(6)
624 N Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
School for Young Children in Tallahassee receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, educated staff and developmentally appropriate teaching methods. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress in a clean, well-maintained facility with good communication and special activities.
Caring and empathetic teachersknowledgeable staff with higher education degreesdevelopmentally appropriate interactionsclean facilities - 6Just Like Angels Child Care Center LLC4.53 score4.8(10)
310 Laura Lee Ave, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 57 children
Just Like Angels Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, educational focus, and clean facilities. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication, and developmental progress. The center is described as a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
Caring and passionate staffstrong academic resultsclean and well-maintained facilityeffective parent communication and open-door policy - 7Horizons Unlimited Preschool4.5 score5(5)
1122 W Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Horizons Unlimited Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Current and prospective families praise the caring environment, affordable pricing compared to competitors, and personalized attention from leadership. The director, Mrs. Cheryl, is highlighted for her involvement in meal preparation and interactions with the community.
affordable pricingcaring staffsmall classroomsdirector involvement in meal preparation - 8Great Beginnings Preschool INC4.48 score4.7(11)
1904 Talpeco Rd, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children
Great Beginnings Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, family-oriented staff and clean facility. Parents report their children quickly become comfortable, develop strong bonds with teachers, and make academic progress. The center is noted for affordability and providing a nurturing environment where children thrive.
Caring and loving staff who treat children like familyclean facilityaffordable pricingstrong teacher-child relationships - 9Trinity United Methodist Preschool4.47 score4.7(10)
120 W Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
Trinity United Methodist Preschool is a religious facility with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews predominantly praise the church's community involvement, cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere. However, the limited reviews specifically about the preschool itself make it difficult to assess daycare-specific experiences.
Clean facilitycaring congregationcommunity outreach programswelcoming environment - 10The Learning Pavilion4.4 score4.5(20)
3519 Easter Stanley Ct, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children
The Learning Pavilion receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, clean facility, and quality early childhood education. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication through daily updates and photos, and inclusive practices for children of all abilities. One parent experienced a negative transition when their special needs child was moved to a different classroom with less attentive staff.
Caring and dedicated teachersclean and safe facilitydaily communication and photo updates via appmeals and snacks included
Rating Distribution
Based on 74 daycares with Google ratings in Tallahassee
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 639 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Tallahassee, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tallahassee zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32304 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |
| 32310 | 11 | 4.45 | 4 | |
| 32312 | 10 | 4.36 | 2 | |
| 32309 | 6 | 4.33 | 2 | |
| 32308 | 16 | 4.32 | 4 | |
| 32301 | 25 | 4.12 | 10 | |
| 32303 | 24 | 3.94 | 8 | |
| 32311 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tallahassee (20–399 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
46
Large
76–150 children
35
Very Large
150+ children
24
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tallahassee based on parent reviews
Majestic Eagles Childcare And Learning Academy INC
2604 Pasco St, Tallahassee, FL
Elements of Learning Child Development Center in Tallahassee receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the director Mrs. Nina's passion and dedication, the nurturing and professional staff, clean and safe facilities, well-balanced curriculum combining academics with play-based learning, and strong parent communication.
Higher Learning Child Development Center
2344 Lake Bradford Rd, # 2, Tallahassee, FL
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe experiences at Old West Florida Enrichment Center, a venue used for religious services, weddings, conventions, and other events. No reviews actually address childcare services, staff, curriculum, or child development programs.
Killearn United Methodist Preschool
2800 Shamrock St S, Tallahassee, FL
Killearn United Methodist Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality teachers, and integration of religious education with academic activities. The facility is noted for well-maintained grounds and engaging programming for children.
The Creative Pre-School
2746 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL
The Creative Pre-School is highly praised by parents for its research-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum led by Dr. Pam Phelps. Parents consistently highlight exceptional language development outcomes, strong staff engagement, low teacher turnover, and a loving family-oriented environment that supports each child's individual needs.
School For Young Children
624 N Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL
School for Young Children in Tallahassee receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, educated staff and developmentally appropriate teaching methods. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress in a clean, well-maintained facility with good communication and special activities.
Just Like Angels Child Care Center LLC
310 Laura Lee Ave, Tallahassee, FL
Just Like Angels Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, educational focus, and clean facilities. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication, and developmental progress. The center is described as a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.
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Daycare Centers in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee offers 108 childcare options, including centers rated on Google, where parents consistently highlight clean facilities, affordable pricing, and safe environments. The 32304 zip code stands out as a notable neighborhood for quality care, featuring an average rating of 5/5 stars across its six facilities. Families can explore a diverse mix of early learning programs designed to meet various needs and preferences.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Tallahassee have an average rating of 4.08 out of 5 across 74 rated facilities, with 46% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 639 parent reviews. Parents in Tallahassee most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, affordable pricing, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Tallahassee, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Gingerbread Christian Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise the staff's warmth, kindness, and genuine care for children. Negative reviews cite serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene, health/safety oversight, billing practices, and employee treatment.
- Address
- 3324 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 562-3169
One parent reports exceptional results, noting that their children thrived academically and expressed gratitude for the foundation provided by Ms. Allison. In contrast, another reviewer describes a negative experience with the owner and criticizes the center for failing to provide age-appropriate learning materials.
- Address
- 2521 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-8668
Imagination Day School receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, family-like treatment of children, cleanliness, affordability, and support for special needs. Negative reviews focus on unsafe transportation practices, reckless driving in school zones, and disrespectful staff behavior regarding parking and customer interactions.
- Address
- 3472 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 562-8687
- Address
- 1124 N Duval St, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 201-0090
- Address
- 2813 S Meridian St, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 878-2320
One parent highlights the Christ-centered environment and dedicated staff, while another criticizes the facility for unsanitary conditions, poor staff retention, and lack of discipline. A third reviewer reports being abruptly dismissed due to disagreements over early intervention therapies for their child, citing a refusal to support special needs accommodations.
- Address
- 3333 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 877-7159
One parent describes a highly educational environment with trained educators, while another reports severe safety and operational failures including alleged forged paperwork and inappropriate staff behavior. A third review highlights rude management and restrictive visitation policies, though they note the teachers are wonderful.
- Address
- 101 E 4th Ave, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 210-0031
One parent reports that their child developed significant behavioral issues and daily distress after attending, attributing these problems to a lack of patience and understanding from staff. The reviewer also cited concerns regarding inadequate supervision, including the absence of cameras and inconsistent communication about incidents, as well as inadequate food provision.
- Address
- 1676 Capital Cir Se, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-2427
- Address
- 1519 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-7122
A LITTLE HEAVENS LLC I has extremely polarized reviews. Two parents gave 5-star ratings praising the caring staff and Christian environment, while four parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious health and safety concerns including alleged pest infestation, inadequate food provision, and a reported incident involving a child's injury with alleged cover-up attempts.
- Address
- 4104 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-7195
Early Years Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Several parents praise individual teachers and report children well-prepared for kindergarten, while multiple other parents report serious concerns including neglectful management, poor hygiene, inadequate curriculum, misrepresentation of services, and unprofessional staff conduct.
- Address
- 1150 Capital Cir Se, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 878-4553
Reviews are highly polarized. One long-term parent praises the daycare and trusts them with all five children. However, four other parents report serious concerns including understaffing, poor supervision, favoritism toward family members, inadequate nutrition, mold in classrooms, child safety incidents, and difficulty reaching management.
- Address
- 2428 Hartsfield Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 385-8884
- Address
- 10223 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 421-5437
One parent reports a negative experience involving staff behavior, specifically describing a husband as rude, judgmental, and poor at communication. This single review highlights interpersonal conduct issues without providing broader context on the facility's operations.
- Address
- 4224 Crawfordville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-8575
- Address
- 411 Putnam Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 325-6533
- Address
- 169 Herlong Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 645-9576
- Address
- 3838 Trojan Trl, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 487-2110
- Address
- 1888 Jackson Bluff Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 580-3227
- Address
- 3569 Timberlane School Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 893-9680
Parents praise Killearn United Methodist Church Children's Camp for its welcoming environment, quality teaching staff, and well-maintained facilities. Reviews highlight positive experiences with religious education, worship services, and various programs including preschool, summer camp, and community events. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed satisfaction with their experiences.
- Address
- 2800 Shamrock St S, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 893-1116
- Address
- 330 Pennell Cir, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 644-0003
Saint Paul's United Methodist is a religious facility that hosts the Parents Morning Out program alongside various community services. Reviews praise the welcoming congregation, supportive pastor, and the facility's extensive community outreach including Alzheimer's care, support groups, and charitable initiatives.
- Address
- 1700 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 385-5146
- Address
- 2215 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 878-5250
- Address
- 702 E Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 877-8870
- Address
- 108 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 222-5470
- Address
- 1414 E Indianhead Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 878-1752
- Address
- 4859 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 893-6628
- Address
- 2221 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 385-9911
- Address
- 3210 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 597-9124
- Address
- 3000 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 386-6327
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