
Compare 80 child daycare & preschools 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 has 80 licensed child daycare & preschools 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 74 daycares with Google ratings in Tallahassee
Top qualities mentioned across 639 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Tallahassee, based on parent reviews
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 |
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
Highest rated daycares in Tallahassee based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1122 W Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL
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.
Tallahassee offers 80 childcare and preschool options, ranging from large centers to small private homes, giving families diverse choices for their children's early education. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, safe environments, and affordable pricing when sharing their experiences. The directory also highlights the 32304 zip code, which stands out with an average rating of 5/5 across its five listed facilities.
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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All About Me Child Care Center in Tallahassee receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the center's strong educational programs, developmental focus, safety standards, attentive staff, and effective communication through their app. Multiple long-term families report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and learning above grade level.
Several parents highlight the school's hands-on approach and accommodating staff, noting significant developmental progress for their children. However, a separate account describes a negative experience following a change in ownership, citing a lack of early childhood experience by the new management.
Unity Child Care Development LLC receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, small class sizes, and dedicated teachers who support children's academic and social development. A few negative experiences were reported regarding staff communication and customer service interactions.
A few parents highlight the staff's affectionate care and the positive experience for toddlers, with one noting the center feels like a supportive village. However, a separate review warns that facility pictures may be inaccurate and registration fees are non-refundable.
You're Precious to Me Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving it 5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, hands-on leadership from Director Cierra, family-like atmosphere, and engaging activities. One parent reported a negative experience involving a threat of legal action when attempting to share feedback.
Ann's Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its nurturing environment, experienced staff, and individualized learning approach. However, two recent negative reviews describe a tense atmosphere with excessive discipline, poor communication, and difficulty accommodating children with behavioral or developmental differences.
Ivy Hill Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its Conscious Discipline approach, experienced staff with low turnover, and nurturing environment that supports academic and emotional development. However, a minority of recent reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, child safety, supervision, and inadequate handling of behavioral incidents and bullying.
Kidz Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the owners Mr. Don and Mrs. PJ, teachers, in-depth learning curriculum, and individualized attention to children's development. However, two negative reviews allege unfair treatment and discrimination based on skin color. One review also mentions billing concerns.
Good Samaritan Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring staff, loving environment, and strong director leadership, though two parents raised serious concerns about communication, accountability, and potential neglect regarding child hygiene and diaper change documentation.
Parents report high satisfaction with the program's curriculum and social preparation, noting that children arrive at kindergarten well-adjusted and academically advanced. However, a contrasting perspective highlights serious concerns regarding staff turnover, inconsistent care standards, and recurring regulatory violations.
One parent highlights the center's ability to foster a love of learning and support cognitive and emotional growth, particularly for shy children, while another reports a very negative experience involving unprofessional front office staff and a lack of accommodation for special needs.
One parent reports significant health and hygiene concerns, including their son's clothes being bleached and being forced to consume food he was not permitted to eat, which resulted in vomiting and soiling his diaper.
Kids Village Inc in Tallahassee receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the VPK program, staff quality, and child development outcomes. The new director Brandy has improved operations and management. However, one detailed negative review from a Lake Mary location (different facility) describes serious concerns including inattentive teachers, unreported injuries, and a problematic workplace culture.
Bright Star Kid Care LLC receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring staff, clean facility, learning environment, and personal attention, but serious concerns from other parents about security issues, facility maintenance, health/illness management, director communication, abrupt dismissals, and behavioral support policies.
Several parents describe Tiny Steps Learning Center as a top-tier facility where children enjoy attending daily and form strong bonds with staff. While one reviewer highlights the center as the best in Tallahassee with no issues, another notes that their children love the teacher and the environment.
Little Red Too receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facility, and family atmosphere. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about billing practices, refunds, and unprofessional director conduct.
Gallops Family Center receives consistently high praise from parents for quality care, strong staff relationships, and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight affordable pricing, convenient hours for working families, excellent communication through apps, and well-planned activities. The facility serves infants through school-age children with before/after school care and summer camp programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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