273 Child Daycare & Preschools in Tampa, Florida
Browse all 273 child daycare & preschools 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.
- 1Master Academy4.76 score5(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 - 2Park A Tot Day Care Center4.72 score5(13)
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 - 3Forest Hills Learning Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 4Pinocchio'S Learning Land4.72 score4.9(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 - 5Alphabet Learning Center INC.4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 6Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 7Little House Kinder Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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 - 8Kidz In Play Child Care Center4.67 score5(10)
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 - 9Little Big World 24.67 score5(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 - 10Just For Tots Academy4.65 score4.9(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
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Highest rated daycares in Tampa based on parent reviews
Master Academy
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.
Park A Tot Day Care Center
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.
Forest Hills Learning Academy
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.
Pinocchio'S Learning Land
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.
Alphabet Learning Center INC.
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.
Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tampa, Florida
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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Bayshore Christian School receives mostly positive reviews praising its learning environment, caring staff, and Christian community values. However, several serious concerns have been raised including poor communication during admissions, allegations of gender-based favoritism, and past incidents involving teacher misconduct and security issues.
- Address
- 3909 S. Macdill Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
A LEARNING SPACE ACADEMY is a nonprofit organization in Tampa that appears to serve youth mentorship, job training, and support programs rather than traditional daycare. Most reviews are highly positive, praising staff mentors and life-changing opportunities, though one negative review raises concerns about professionalism and accountability.
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- 7402 N. 56th Street, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents overwhelmingly praise Kids Corner Academy for its caring, attentive staff and safe, nurturing environment. Children reportedly enjoy daily activities, learning, and individualized attention, with some families traveling across town to attend. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with no complaints mentioned.
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- 3401 W Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Step One Incorporated receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong academic curriculum, and low turnover, with children reportedly happy and engaged. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, unprofessional behavior from ownership, poor hygiene practices, and lack of flexibility when behavioral issues arise.
- Address
- 11602 Henderson Rd, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 960-7300
Parents consistently praise Kids Zone Learning Center for its caring, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff led by Ms. Kathy. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the cleanliness, reasonable pricing, flexible hours, and long-term relationships built with staff members.
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- 6432 W. Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 961-5550
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- 1235 E Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 631-9229
Wee Care received mixed reviews, with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, caring staff, and child development under previous director Mrs. Rashonda. However, recent reviews indicate serious concerns following management changes, including alleged staff misconduct, inadequate supervision, poor communication, and hygiene issues.
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- 1823 E. 142nd Avenue, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 972-1242
Parents consistently praise MAYA NETPARK PRESCHOOL (referred to as STEAM in reviews) for caring, attentive staff who build strong relationships with children. Multiple parents report significant developmental progress, improved behavior, and children who are excited to attend daily. The facility is noted for responsive communication, accommodating policies, and a warm, welcoming environment.
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- 5015 N. 56th Street, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Orient Road Child Development Center has highly polarized reviews. The majority of parents praise the teaching staff for being caring, attentive, and professional, with children showing strong attachment to teachers. However, several serious safety incidents and administrative/billing problems have led to strongly negative reviews.
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- 5708 Orient Road, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
New Tampa Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, loving staff and strong emphasis on Christian values alongside academics. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop good social skills. One parent reported a negative experience regarding the school's response to children receiving speech therapy or other therapeutic services.
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- 19911 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
A Bridge of Learning has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner's caring nature, helpful staff, open-door policy, and willingness to assist with financial or behavioral challenges. Negative reviews report safety concerns, inadequate supervision, poor hygiene, neglectful care, and billing disputes.
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- 3902 Corporex Park Drive, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Children's Discovery Academy in Tampa receives mostly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth, curriculum quality, and developmental support for children. However, two negative reviews cite staff rudeness, inadequate hygiene protocols, and disrespectful treatment of parents.
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- 13101 N 23rd Street, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 977-6266
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- 811 S. Castle Court, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 415 E. Mlk Blvd, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Reviews are highly polarized, with some parents praising the clean facility, staff friendliness, and children's academic progress and happiness, while others report serious concerns about unprofessional phone communication, poor management, and billing disputes. The facility appears to have inconsistent service quality depending on interactions.
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- 1207 E. Juneau Street, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 4922 N. 84th Street, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 488-8313
Parents consistently praise Stepping Stone for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe environment. The director and teachers, particularly Ms. Arleen and Ms. Roe, are frequently highlighted for their dedication to children's development and well-being. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong preparation for school advancement.
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- 5506 E. Kirby Street, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 988-2875
Reviews are highly polarized with 6 five-star ratings and 4 one-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the staff's care, especially for special needs children, and describe a family-like environment. Negative reviewers report rude staff, billing issues, payment inflexibility, and concerns about child supervision and safety.
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- 1902 E. 131st Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Together Time is highly rated by parents for its small class sizes, bilingual Spanish instruction, cleanliness, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, well-cared for, and treated like family. The daycare is praised for accommodating special needs, providing nutritious homemade meals, and maintaining a warm, nurturing environment.
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- 15306 Casey Road, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Windsor Learning Academy receives mostly 5-star reviews praising caring staff, family-like treatment, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing. However, a few 1-star reviews cite serious concerns including inadequate potty training support, hygiene issues, poor disease outbreak communication, and rude staff.
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- 6920 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Kiddie Kollege Baby World has sharply divided reviews. Multiple long-term parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, potty training support, and attentive care for infants and toddlers. However, several parents report poor handling of behavioral issues, lack of staff training in child development, dismissive management responses to concerns, unexplained bruises, and abrupt dismissals of families who raise safety questions.
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- 4350 S. Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
CFM-Rosa Valdez Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from some parents about staff kindness, facility updates, and community engagement. However, multiple parents raised serious concerns about inadequate accommodations for children with special needs, staff disrespect, facility cleanliness, and safety issues.
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- 1802 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 253-3853
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- 1000 N. Macdill Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 873-3603
Fantasy Academy has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the caring staff, bilingual instruction, cleanliness, and safe environment, reporting satisfied children over multiple years. However, other parents report serious concerns including inadequate staff-to-child ratios, poor hygiene, lack of communication about incidents, unprofessional management, and verbal mistreatment of children.
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- 7501 N Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3002 S. 78th Street, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 620-1379
These reviews appear to be for a residential apartment community rather than a daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the maintenance staff and management for their hard work and responsiveness. The facility is described as beautiful and peaceful with generally long-term resident satisfaction.
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- 202 E Broad Street, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
The Village C.C.C. receives predominantly positive reviews praising Director Ms. Lashawn and staff for cleanliness, child safety, educational development, and personalized care. However, two negative reviews report serious concerns including unprofessional management, inadequate supervision, unexplained child injuries, and poor communication about policy changes and fees.
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- 1206 E. 124th Street, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 910-0593
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- 8516 Ridein Rd, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Kiddie Kollege Day Care Center in Tampa receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight excellent staff care, low teacher turnover, clean facilities, strong communication, and affordability. Children reportedly adapt well, enjoy learning activities, and form strong bonds with teachers.
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- 4319 W. Fair Oaks Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 837-4444
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- 2501 W. Crawford Street, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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