
Browse all 273 child daycare & preschools in Tampa, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are 273 child daycare & preschools in Tampa, Florida, making up 85% of the 323 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 Tampa, 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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Green House Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who report significant developmental progress in their children, including improvements in speech, potty training, and motor skills. Parents consistently highlight the caring, friendly staff and safe, nurturing environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children in the school's care.
A Today's Child receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, loving staff led by owner Mr. Chad, quality curriculum, and excellent facilities. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed with homemade meals, and the center goes above and beyond in supporting families with special needs and developmental milestones.
Mother Goose Preschool in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, small class sizes, bilingual education in Spanish, and family-like atmosphere as key strengths of the center.
Parents consistently praise A Child's World Learning Academy for creating a welcoming, safe environment where children are genuinely excited to attend. Staff are described as caring, communicative, and attentive to individual needs including allergies and developmental milestones. The center maintains high cleanliness standards and focuses on educational preparation.
Parents praise Downtown Early Learning Center for exceptional customer service and staff support, particularly highlighting individual employees who go above and beyond to assist families. The facility is credited with making enrollment, VPK access, and childcare affordable and accessible through helpful administrative support and online renewal options.
New Heaven Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, quality education, and secure environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared academically, comfortable, and happy, with many recommending the center to others.
Note: These reviews appear to be for Metropolitan Ministries, a community services organization providing emergency assistance and food services, not a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the organization for compassionate support during crises, including housing assistance, meals, and job placement services.
Little Team Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the bilingual education program, caring staff, cleanliness, quality food, and strong communication from teachers as key strengths that keep families returning long-term.
Parents consistently praise The Growing Tree Academy as a loving, family-oriented center where children feel safe and welcomed. Staff are described as nurturing, responsive, and genuinely invested in each child's development and well-being. Multiple parents report their children are eager to attend and have thrived academically and socially at the facility.
Reviews praise Oak Grove United Methodist School as a welcoming community-oriented facility with beautiful grounds and nice staff. Parents appreciate the family atmosphere and community involvement opportunities. Note: Most reviews appear to reference the church facility rather than daycare services specifically.
Sky High Learning Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents highlighting caring staff, good learning environment, and welcoming atmosphere, but serious concerns from others regarding staff conduct, management responsiveness, bus driver behavior, and facility cleanliness.
Academy of Kids Corner in Tampa receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring teachers, clean facilities, affordable pricing, and positive developmental outcomes. However, several serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, including reported instances of physical discipline and poor hygiene practices.
Seaborn Day School Beach Park receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, strong academic preparation, and warm family atmosphere, though some parents note facility concerns and inconsistent care quality across age groups. The director Mrs. Worthy and teaching staff are frequently highlighted for going above and beyond, with many families returning for multiple children over years.
Step Ahead Academy receives unanimous praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and safety standards. Parents consistently report that children are happy, engaged in learning, and develop meaningful relationships with teachers. The facility is noted for following COVID-19 guidelines and providing strong communication with families.
See Saw Junction Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff and owners. Most parents report satisfaction with the facility's care, teaching, and food quality, though one parent expressed concerns about lack of learning activities and staff responsiveness to parent feedback.
Parents consistently praise Achievement Center for Early Learning, highlighting excellent staff, strong communication, and a clean, well-organized facility. Many note recent improvements under new management and report their children are happy and engaged. The director receives particular commendation for her dedication and care.
Palma Ceia Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring, long-tenured staff who create a family-like environment. Parents report their children show academic progress, enthusiasm about attending, and strong emotional connections to teachers. The facility is described as a trusted neighborhood institution with a decades-long track record of quality care.
Family Loving Care in Tampa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and bilingual education opportunities. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and comfortable in the center's care. The facility is noted for cleanliness, affordability, and professional staff who genuinely care about the children.
Play 'N' Learn has mostly positive reviews praising staff affection, child development progress (particularly potty training), and happy children. However, there are serious complaints about staff unprofessionalism, child safety concerns, and enrollment requirement discrepancies not disclosed online.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Carrollwood Village Kindergarten & Day Nursery as a family-owned, small daycare with caring, attentive staff who know children individually. Reviewers highlight the personalized attention, responsive communication, and warm atmosphere that contrasts favorably with larger chain facilities. All recent reviews are 5 stars except one 4-star review.
Kids' Rainbow Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, bilingual Spanish-English environment, and family-like treatment of children. Negative reviews cite poor communication, rough handling of children, inadequate meals, and unresponsive phone lines.
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