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323 Daycare Centers in Tampa, Florida

Browse all 323 daycare centers in Tampa, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tampa

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.

  1. 1
    Master Academy
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    14515 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Master Academy is a martial arts-focused after-school and summer program in Tampa with 100% five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, character development, academic support, and family-like atmosphere. Children show significant progress in Taekwondo skills, behavior, and confidence.

    Experienced and passionate instructors (Grand Master Anthony ClarkMs. Lee)strong character and discipline buildinghomework help and academic focus
  2. 2

    3809 W. Fig Street, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Park A Tot Day Care Center has earned perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the owners Mike and Olivia for their compassionate care and family-like atmosphere. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center, with parents who attended as children now enrolling their own kids. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, attentive staff, and the center's ability to make children feel safe and at home.

    Compassionate and caring owners (Mike and Olivia)family-oriented atmospherestaff treats children like their ownsafe environment
  3. 3

    9714 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

    Forest Hills Learning Academy receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress. The school is noted for strong teacher-child relationships, safety measures, and regular parent communication.

    Caring and dedicated staffindividual attention to each childbilingual teacherssafe environment with security measures
  4. 4
    Pinocchio'S Learning Land
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    3303 W. St Louis Street, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Pinocchio's Learning Land receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with children consistently expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility is described as clean, safe, and creating a warm, family-like learning environment.

    Loving and patient teachersstaff professionalismchildren's academic progresschildren's social and emotional development
  5. 5

    4423 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Alphabet Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving both academically and socially. The center is credited with maintaining high-quality care and professionalism under current leadership.

    Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizesclean facilitiesengaging educational and creative activities
  6. 6

    709 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight individual teachers for their dedication, personal attention to children, and ability to foster learning and development. The center is described as safe, well-organized, and family-oriented with engaging activities and strong communication with parents.

    Caring and qualified staffpersonalized attention to each childsafe environment with security measuresbilingual teachers available
  7. 7

    6333 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

    Little House Kinder Learning Center in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring, professional staff, safe environment, and strong communication through daily photos and updates. Children show emotional and social growth, and families report high satisfaction with both childcare and after-school programs.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong child developmentexcellent communication with parents
  8. 8

    4108 E. Ellicott Street, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Kidz In Play Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and caring staff. Parents report their children are excited to attend, engaged in activities, and developing new skills. The facility is noted for being welcoming, organized, and making both children and parents feel at ease.

    Warm and friendly environmentcaring and patient staffhome-like atmospherechildren excited to attend
  9. 9
    Little Big World 2
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    4201 E. Osborne Avenue, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Little Big World 2 is a small, family-oriented daycare center in Tampa with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the warm, welcoming environment, caring staff, and home-like atmosphere where children are excited to attend. The facility offers enriching activities and creative projects while providing reassuring, attentive care.

    Warm and friendly environmentwelcoming staffchildren excited to attendhome-like feel
  10. 10
    Just For Tots Academy
    4.65 score
    4.9(13)

    4417 N. Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 126 children

    Just For Tots Academy in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the caring, professional staff, home-like environment, and strong child development outcomes including language learning and potty training success.

    Caring and professional staffhome-like atmospherehands-on ownersquick child adjustment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tampa based on parent reviews

Master Academy

5(16)

14515 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL

Master Academy is a martial arts-focused after-school and summer program in Tampa with 100% five-star reviews. Parents praise the caring staff, character development, academic support, and family-like atmosphere. Children show significant progress in Taekwondo skills, behavior, and confidence.

Experienced and passionate instructors (Grand Master Anthony ClarkMs. Lee)strong character and discipline building

Park A Tot Day Care Center

5(13)

3809 W. Fig Street, Tampa, FL

Park A Tot Day Care Center has earned perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the owners Mike and Olivia for their compassionate care and family-like atmosphere. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center, with parents who attended as children now enrolling their own kids. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, attentive staff, and the center's ability to make children feel safe and at home.

Compassionate and caring owners (Mike and Olivia)family-oriented atmospherestaff treats children like their own

Forest Hills Learning Academy

4.9(20)

9714 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL

Forest Hills Learning Academy receives consistent 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress. The school is noted for strong teacher-child relationships, safety measures, and regular parent communication.

Caring and dedicated staffindividual attention to each childbilingual teachers

Pinocchio'S Learning Land

4.9(20)

3303 W. St Louis Street, Tampa, FL

Pinocchio's Learning Land receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the staff's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for children. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional areas, with children consistently expressing enthusiasm about attending. The facility is described as clean, safe, and creating a warm, family-like learning environment.

Loving and patient teachersstaff professionalismchildren's academic progress

Alphabet Learning Center INC.

4.9(20)

4423 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL

Alphabet Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving both academically and socially. The center is credited with maintaining high-quality care and professionalism under current leadership.

Caring and patient teacherssmall class sizesclean facilities

Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center

4.9(20)

709 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL

Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight individual teachers for their dedication, personal attention to children, and ability to foster learning and development. The center is described as safe, well-organized, and family-oriented with engaging activities and strong communication with parents.

Caring and qualified staffpersonalized attention to each childsafe environment with security measures

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Daycare Centers in Tampa, Florida

There are 323 daycare centers in Tampa, Florida. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Tampa, 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 Tampa

Showing 323 results

Lake Magdalene Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Lake Magdalene Academy has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from parents. Reviews consistently cite serious concerns including staff negligence, poor hygiene, inadequate behavior management, unprofessional conduct by owners, and negative emotional impacts on children.

None mentioned
Address
2011 Pine Lake Drive, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Light Of The World Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
4701 N. 15th Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 234-2450
Radiant Child Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202 E. Broad Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Childlife Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childlife Preschool for its caring, attentive staff who create a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress across all age groups, from infants through VPK, with parents especially noting strong teacher-child relationships and effective academic preparation for kindergarten. Director Corina and the entire staff receive high marks for professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine investment in each child's growth.

Caring and patient teachersclean and safe facilitiesstrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
11201 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S Nest Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Nest Day School in Tampa receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, dedicated staff led by Director Patricia, clean facilities, engaging activities, and emphasis on academic and social-emotional development. Children reportedly arrive excited and leave happy with positive growth.

Kind and nurturing staffDirector Patricia's leadership and accessibilityclean and well-organized facilities
Address
2601 W. Deleon Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 876-1763
The Spring Of Tampa Bay INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise staff compassion, case management support, and assistance with housing, education, and childcare needs. Negative reviews cite serious safety concerns, pest infestations, inconsistent support, and favoritism in service delivery.

Staff compassion and attentivenesscase manager supporthousing assistance
Address
Confidential, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Miss Funmi'S Day Care Center INC II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2709 Tampa Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 221-1314
St. Lawrence Catholic School
Church Daycare
Address
5223 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children Care & Preschool Academy Org. INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9129 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Tampa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviewed parents gave 5-star ratings, praising the nurturing environment, dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and their children's developmental progress and enjoyment.

Warm and caring teachersstructured curriculum with measurable learning outcomessmall class sizes
Address
14607 Brick Place, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gateway Christian Academy & Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
14200 N. Central Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Perez-Escalona, Barbara
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8512 Wayland Ct, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Montessori House Day School - Hanley Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7010 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hillsdale Preschool And Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6201 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 884-8250
The Town 'N Country Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
9910 Wilsky Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 884-0971
St. John'S Episcopal Parish Day School
Church Daycare
Address
1002 S. Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Deloris Mccloud Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2103 N. Rome Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Easter Seals Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2401-2403 E. Henry Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Grant Park Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
4422 E. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Springs Head Start Program
Headstart Programs
Address
7345 Jackson Springs Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Paradise Learning Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools

Paradise Learning Center III in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the director Ms. Gilda's exceptional care, the welcoming and professional staff, clean facilities, and children's happiness and development. Parents report feeling at ease leaving their children in this facility's care.

Professional director Ms. Gildacaring and friendly staffclean facilities
Address
820 W. Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindercare Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the KinderCare Tampa location for its caring, professional staff and loving environment. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and engaged in age-appropriate learning activities. Management is commended for security procedures and commitment to supporting both children and families.

Caring and professional staffclean and bright facilitiesstrong parent communication
Address
5209 Tampa Palms Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mosi Head Start & Preschool Center
Headstart Programs

MOSI Head Start & Preschool Center receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the staff and learning environment, while others express serious frustration with communication barriers, including no website and an inaccessible phone system. One parent also raised health and sanitation concerns.

Amazing staffgood for child developmentfun learning experience
Address
4901 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pinecrest Mirnia'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6605 N Hale Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Successful Hands Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4922 S 84th Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunshine Children'S Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sunshine Children's Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents with 10 five-star reviews. Parents report feeling comfortable leaving their children, highlight caring and patient staff (particularly Ms. Sabrina), and note their children's happiness and developmental progress. Multiple long-term families (2-10+ years) recommend the facility strongly.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentclean facility
Address
4405 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
West Tampa Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1129 W. Main Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Berkeley Preparatory School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4811 Kelly Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mlk Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
105 W. Mlk Blvd, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Christ The King Catholic School
Church Daycare
Address
3809 Morrison Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 323 all daycares in Tampa, Florida. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Tampa, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
Tampa offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 273 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 12 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 31 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Tampa for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tampa must be licensed by Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.