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Best Before or After School Daycare in Tallahassee, FL

Compare 4 before or after school daycare 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, Florida at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.08/5
Parent reviews
639
Top rated (4.5+)
34

Tallahassee has 4 licensed before or after school daycare 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.

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
    Majestic Eagles Childcare And Learning Academy INC
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    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
    Higher Learning Child Development Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    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
    Killearn United Methodist Preschool
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    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
  4. 4
    The Creative Pre-School
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    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
  5. 5
    School For Young Children
    4.55 score
    5(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
  6. 6
    Just Like Angels Child Care Center LLC
    4.53 score
    4.8(10)

    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
  7. 7
    Horizons Unlimited Preschool
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    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
  8. 8
    Great Beginnings Preschool INC
    4.48 score
    4.7(11)

    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
  9. 9
    Trinity United Methodist Preschool
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    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
  10. 10
    The Learning Pavilion
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    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.

    Caring and dedicated teachersclean and safe facilitydaily communication and photo updates via appmeals and snacks included

Rating Distribution

Based on 74 daycares with Google ratings in Tallahassee

4.5 - 5.0
34
4.0 - 4.4
15
3.0 - 3.9
16
Below 3
9

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 639 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
9
2Affordable pricing
6
3Safe environment
6
4Clean facilities
5
5Caring and loving staff
5
6Clean and well-maintained facility
4
7Caring and attentive staff
3
8Great teachers
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Tallahassee, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.05avg rating
80 daycares · 59 rated

Church Daycare

4.47avg rating
20 daycares · 11 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Tallahassee zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
323046
5
3
3231011
4.45
4
3231210
4.36
2
323096
4.33
2
3230816
4.32
4
3230125
4.12
10
3230324
3.94
8
323116
3
0

Facility Sizes

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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tallahassee based on parent reviews

Betton Hills Preparatory School INC

4.5(5)

1815 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL

Betton Hills Preparatory School receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise teacher quality and communication, particularly regarding medication updates. However, one parent reported serious safety and cleanliness concerns, including an incident of a child being struck with a belt buckle and inadequate staff response.

Teachers highly ratedgood parent communicationmedication management updates

First Steps Prep Childcare Preschool INC

3.5(17)

2425 Spoonwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL

First Steps Prep Childcare Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents who consistently highlight the caring, professional staff led by director Ms. Candace. Parents report a family-like atmosphere, excellent communication, developmental progress in children, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and form strong bonds with their caregivers.

Professional and welcoming stafffamily atmospherestrong communication

Map

Daycare types in Tallahassee

Child Daycare & Preschools 80Headstart Programs 4Church Daycare 20Before or After School Daycare 4

Browse by type in Tallahassee

🎨 Preschools 22✝️ Christian Daycare 5🕊️ Baptist Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Tallahassee, Florida

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Tallahassee, Florida, making up 4% 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.

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.

All Before or After School Daycare in Tallahassee

Showing 4 results

Betton Hills Preparatory School INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Betton Hills Preparatory School receives mostly positive reviews from parents who praise teacher quality and communication, particularly regarding medication updates. However, one parent reported serious safety and cleanliness concerns, including an incident of a child being struck with a belt buckle and inadequate staff response.

Teachers highly ratedgood parent communicationmedication management updates
Address
1815 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 422-2464
First Steps Prep Childcare Preschool INC
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

First Steps Prep Childcare Preschool receives unanimous praise from parents who consistently highlight the caring, professional staff led by director Ms. Candace. Parents report a family-like atmosphere, excellent communication, developmental progress in children, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and form strong bonds with their caregivers.

Professional and welcoming stafffamily atmospherestrong communication
Address
2425 Spoonwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 385-9700
Trojan Tots Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3838 Trojan Trl, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 487-2110
Kingdom Life Preparatory Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
702 E Orange Ave, Tallahassee, FL
Phone
(850) 877-8870

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school 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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Tallahassee have an average Google rating of 4.08 out of 5 across 74 rated facilities. About 46% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.