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80 Child Daycare & Preschools in Tallahassee, Florida

Browse all 80 child daycare & preschools in Tallahassee, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

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.

  1. 1

    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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    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.

    Animal exhibits and encounterszip line and ropes course activitiesplaygroundhis
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 8

    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
  9. 9

    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
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    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tallahassee based on parent reviews

Majestic Eagles Childcare And Learning Academy INC

5(9)

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.

Passionate and caring director and staffclean and well-sanitized facilitysafe enviro

Higher Learning Child Development Center

4.8(20)

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.

Spacious facilitywell-maintainedhospitable staff

Tallahassee Museum Preschool

4.7(20)

3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL

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.

Animal exhibits and encounterszip line and ropes course activitiesplayground

The Creative Pre-School

5(6)

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.

Research-based curriculumlanguage development resultsengaged and loving staff

School For Young Children

5(6)

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.

Caring and empathetic teachersknowledgeable staff with higher education degreesdevelopmentally appropriate interactions

Just Like Angels Child Care Center LLC

4.8(10)

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.

Caring and passionate staffstrong academic resultsclean and well-maintained facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tallahassee, Florida

There are 80 child daycare & preschools in Tallahassee, Florida, making up 74% of the 108 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Tallahassee

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Precious Years Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
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Address
4224 Crawfordville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 656-8575
Abc Learning Center INC Of Tallahassee
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
411 Putnam Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 325-6533
The Florida State University Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
169 Herlong Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 645-9576
Fsu Infant Toddler Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
330 Pennell Cir, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 644-0003
Symphony Seven School Of Arts And Technology
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1414 E Indianhead Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 878-1752
Advent Parish Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
815 Piedmont Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 386-5100
Bananas 4 Kids Cdc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1722 Capital Cir Ne, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 552-0640
Tallahassee Memorial Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1116 E 6th Ave, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 431-5486
Childcare Network 116
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Loving and attentive staffcaring directorchild happiness and engagement
Address
1967 Raymond Diehl Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 385-0638
Childcare Network 117
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Friendly and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitypatient and engaging teachers
Address
2881 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 402-0908
Creative Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Loving and patient teachersstrong child development and academic preparationwarm and welcoming staff
Address
4390 Grove Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 513-1121
Growing Room Tallahassee 1
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Quick emergency responsekid-friendly layoutwell-prepared staff
Address
2636 Centennial Pl, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 668-4769
Growing Room Tallahassee 2
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and knowledgeable teachersexcellent communication with parentsincluded meals
Address
6266 Old Water Oak Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 224-4769
Growing Room Tallahassee 3
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and kind staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsfamily-like atmosphere
Address
1271 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 386-4769
I'M Precious Too Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2304 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 656-2456
Mabry Street Family Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
240 Mabry St, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 201-2060
Progressive Pediatric Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1725 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 325-6301
Scottsdale Academy At Southwood
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and loving staffstrong communication with parentsclean and secure facility
Address
3693 Coolidge Ct, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 656-3235
Scottsdale Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

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.

Caring and dedicated staffnurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
3498 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 219-2400
Tallahassee Memorial Child Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1200 E 6th Ave, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 431-5486

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Frequently asked questions

There are 80 child daycare & preschools daycares in Tallahassee, Florida, out of 108 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Tallahassee, 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
Tallahassee offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 80 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 20 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Tallahassee for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tallahassee 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.