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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- Address
- 4001 Skipper Road, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 979-4926
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.
- Address
- 1218 E. Kay Street, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 221-6738
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.
- Address
- 1205 W. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 442-4008
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.
- Address
- 6704 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 878-9033
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.
- Address
- 3923 W. Bay Avenue, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 839-7301
- Address
- 2416 W. Cleveland Street, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 354-9511
- Address
- 5117 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 961-9295
- Address
- 6033 W. Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 885-6465
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.
- Address
- 914 N. Castle Court, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 932-6234
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.
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- 1301 N. Boulevard, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 14908 Pennington Road, Tampa, FL
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- 12535 Tinsley Circle, Tampa, FL
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- 2020 W. Fletcher, Tampa, FL
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- 5111 Webb Road, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 813 E. 109th Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 2402 W. Osborne Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- 315 W. Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3515 Sarah Street, Tampa, FL
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- 3905 E Regnas Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- 208 W. Frances Avenue, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 229-1199
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- 10701 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL
- Phone
- (813) 961-7636
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- 2704 N. Highland Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 302 W. Gladys Street, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3319 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 4200 W. North A Street, Tampa, FL
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- (813) 289-3747
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- 3820 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FL
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3916 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- 3203 W. De Leon Street, Tampa, FL
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- 5905 E. 130th Avenue, Tampa, FL
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- 4902 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL
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