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.
All Daycare Centers in Tallahassee
Showing 108 results
- Address
- 815 Piedmont Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 386-5100
- Address
- 1722 Capital Cir Ne, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 552-0640
- Address
- 1116 E 6th Ave, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 431-5486
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network 116 for its caring, attentive staff and director who create a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive emotionally and academically. Multiple families report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and show significant developmental progress. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and professional with strong parent communication.
- Address
- 1967 Raymond Diehl Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 385-0638
Childcare Network 117 in Tallahassee receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and clean facilities. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making developmental progress, with staff being responsive to parent concerns and welcoming to families.
- Address
- 2881 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 402-0908
Creative Child Learning Center in Tallahassee receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient teachers, strong staff-family relationships, and significant developmental progress in their children. Families highlight the center's warm, welcoming community atmosphere and describe it as the best childcare option in the area.
- Address
- 4390 Grove Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 513-1121
Growing Room Tallahassee 1 receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff responsiveness, facility appearance, and overall quality, while negative reviews report serious concerns including inadequate infant feeding, high staff turnover, poor communication, regression in potty training, excessive heat exposure without water access, and unsupervised tablet use.
- Address
- 2636 Centennial Pl, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 668-4769
Growing Room Tallahassee 2 receives predominantly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring and knowledgeable staff, strong communication, and quality curriculum. However, one parent raised significant concerns about hygiene practices, illness exposure, and the director's discouragement of parental involvement in classrooms.
- Address
- 6266 Old Water Oak Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 224-4769
Growing Room Tallahassee 3 receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, teachers, and developmental approach, with many having enrolled their children for years. However, a minority of recent reviews report serious concerns about diaper changing practices, staff behavior toward children, and food quality.
- Address
- 1271 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 386-4769
- Address
- 2304 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-2456
- Address
- 240 Mabry St, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 201-2060
- Address
- 1410 E Indianhead Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 487-9124
- Address
- 1725 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 325-6301
Scottsdale Academy at Southwood receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and thrive in a clean, secure environment with excellent communication from teachers and administrators.
- Address
- 3693 Coolidge Ct, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 656-3235
Scottsdale Academy Inc in Tallahassee receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' genuine love for children, excellent communication, and positive learning atmosphere. Families report feeling confident in the safety and quality of care their children receive.
- Address
- 3498 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 219-2400
- Address
- 1200 E 6th Ave, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 431-5486
NOTE: These reviews are for the Tallahassee Museum, not a daycare preschool program. Reviews praise the museum as a beautiful, well-maintained facility with diverse attractions including animals, historical exhibits, nature trails, and adventure activities like zip lines and ropes courses. Parents report their children enjoy the playground, animal encounters, and overall experience.
- Address
- 3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 575-8684
- Address
- 411 White Dr, Tallahassee, FL
- Phone
- (850) 574-0702
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 80 facilities
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