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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

Cambridge Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6101 N. Habana Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Corbett Preparatory School For Ids
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12015 Orange Grove Drive, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Doing Business
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7415 Destin Dr, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Community Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4930 Webb Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Creative World School Cross Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools

Creative World School Cross Creek receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong learning programs, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and show measurable academic progress, particularly in the VPK program. The facility is noted for its security measures and effective parent communication through daily app updates and photos.

Caring and professional staffhands-on learning activitiesVPK program preparation for kindergarten
Address
10693 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
David & Casey Shear North Tampa Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

This Boys & Girls Club location receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the environment and coaching staff, others report serious concerns about staff professionalism, inadequate supervision, behavioral issues in children after enrollment, and inconsistent incident reporting.

Positive staff members (Ms. Jayme and Ms. Solomon noted)safe environmentengaging activities
Address
2313 Yukon Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Faith Outreach Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7607 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Lambs Learning Center
Church Daycare
Address
6101 N. Habana Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Montessori Academy Of New Tampa
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4001 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 979-4926
New Friendship Education & Culture Center
Church Daycare
Address
3107 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 247-3806
Nick Capitano Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Nick Capitano Boys & Girls Club receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers praising it as a great organization offering fun activities and memorable experiences for children. The facility and staff are highlighted as excellent, with strong community support. Note: Most reviews appear to reference the organization generally rather than daycare/childcare services specifically.

Fun activitiesgreat staffwonderful facility
Address
1218 E. Kay Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 221-6738
Paradise Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Paradise Learning Center II receives highly polarized reviews. Two parents praise the discipline and service, while four parents report serious concerns about child care quality, inadequate feeding, lack of responsiveness to parent concerns, and incidents of injury or neglect. Multiple reviewers allege the director deletes negative reviews.

Discipline and structureone staff member (Odalis) noted for compassion
Address
1205 W. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 442-4008
Paradise Learning Center V
Child Daycare & Preschools

Paradise Learning Center V in Tampa receives highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the facility's cleanliness, quality food, teacher kindness, educational approach, and strong communication. However, a minority of parents (3 one-star and 1 three-star reviews) report serious concerns including alleged physical abuse, bullying, and unresponsive staff.

Clean facilityquality home-cooked mealscaring and kind teachers
Address
6704 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 878-9033
Seminole Heights United Methodist Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
509 E. Hanna Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Mary'S Episcopal Day School
Church Daycare
Address
2101 S. Hubert Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 258-5508
Sunshine Children'S Learning Center, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Sunshine Children's Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the professional, caring, and passionate staff, bilingual education, and strong focus on child development and safety. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically, with parents noting improved happiness and behavior after enrolling.

Professional and passionate teachersbilingual instructiondaily parent communication
Address
3923 W. Bay Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 839-7301
The Montessori Children'S House Of Hyde Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2416 W. Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 354-9511
The Montessori House Day School - Ehrlich Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5117 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 961-9295
We Are The World Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6033 W. Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 885-6465
Wonderland Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Wonderland Day Care Inc. in Tampa receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff, clean facilities, effective communication through their ProCare app, and strong educational and developmental support for children of all ages.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilityexcellent parent communication via app
Address
914 N. Castle Court, Tampa, FL
Phone
(813) 932-6234
Ymca Latchkey Mitchell
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 Bungalow Park, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
George Steinbrenner Family Boys & Girls Club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents have mixed experiences at this facility. Most reviews are highly positive, praising homework completion, sports activities, and coaching. However, one parent reported serious concerns including inappropriate language, a basketball-related injury with inadequate communication from staff.

homework completionbasketball programcoaching quality
Address
1301 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hebrew Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14908 Pennington Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran School
Church Daycare
Address
3712 W. El Prado Blvd, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Helping Hand Day Nursery IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12535 Tinsley Circle, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hillel Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2020 W. Fletcher, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Incarnation Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5111 Webb Road, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kidz Cove II Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
813 E. 109th Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Scholars Christian Academy
Church Daycare
Address
1526 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tampa Bay Christian Academy Of Florida, INC.
Church Daycare
Address
6815 N. Rome 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.