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Tallahassee at a glance

207 licensed child care providers in Tallahassee, drawn from the state licensing agency's public records. Each profile carries the license number, status, and capacity on record. Where the state publishes nothing for a field, or the daycare is not licensed, the profile says so plainly.

About licensed daycares in Tallahassee

Tallahassee is the capital of Florida and the seat of Leon County, in the state's northern Panhandle. The city's daily rhythm is set by state government, Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College, and the workforce skews heavily toward government, higher education, healthcare, and law.

Neighborhoods like Midtown, Betton Hills, SouthWood, Killearn Estates, and the areas near FSU and FAMU each have distinct child care patterns. Many parents are on academic-year schedules, and demand for infant and toddler care spikes with each new legislative session cohort. The licensed provider directory covers established accredited centers near the two universities, faith-based programs across the older grid, and family day care homes throughout the city's residential streets.

Tallahassee averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

+0.1 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Tallahassee3.5
  • Florida3.4

94 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

-5 vs Florida average

Average Daycare Index Rating across the providers here that carry a score. Each score is built only from the public record available for that provider, and whatever the data cannot answer is excluded rather than guessed at. See scoring guide.

  • Tallahassee50
  • Florida55

207 providers sampled

Top 10 Google RatingsYelp

Bayesian-adjusted so review volume matters, not just stars.

Top 10 Safety Ratings

Ranked by the composite Daycare Confidence Index.

Most-Reviewed Tallahassee Daycares

Raw review volume. Not a quality signal on its own.

Most Loved by Tallahassee ParentsYelp

Trust-adjusted parent rating, so review volume counts.

Highest-confidence providers

Ranked by the overall Confidence Index: the regulatory record, parent reviews, accreditation, staff qualifications, and how much each provider publishes about itself. How scoring works.

    • Photo of Community Leadership Academy

      Community Leadership Academy

      3611 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based

    • FAMU Educational Research Center For Child Development

      459 Famu Way, Tallahassee FL, 32301

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
    • Photo of North Florida Christian School

      North Florida Christian School

      3000 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL 32312-2315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Betton Hills Preparatory School

      Betton Hills Preparatory School

      1815 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

      5.0(8)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Association of Independent Schools of Florida
    • Photo of Community Christian School of Tallahassee, Inc.

      Community Christian School of Tallahassee, Inc.

      4859 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee FL 32309-2273

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Holy Comforter Episcopal School

      Holy Comforter Episcopal School

      2001 Fleishmann Road, Tallahassee FL 32308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Maclay School

      Maclay School

      3737 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL 32312-1110

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Tallahassee Adventist Christian Academy VPK

      Tallahassee Adventist Christian Academy VPK

      616 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee FL, 32301

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Tallahassee Classical School

      Tallahassee Classical School

      4141 Artemis Way, Tallahassee FL, 32311

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Trinity Catholic School

      Trinity Catholic School

      706 E Brevard St, Tallahassee FL, 32308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of VOW NOW ACADEMY- VPK

      VOW NOW ACADEMY- VPK

      2810 Sharer Rd Ste 30, Tallahassee FL, 32312

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Advent Parish Day School

      815 Piedmont Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32312

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Elements Of Learning Child Development Center

      Elements Of Learning Child Development Center

      2604 T-Pain Ln, Tallahassee FL, 32310

      5.0(10)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Leon County Schools - Leonard Wesson- Pre K

      2813 S Meridian St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • School of Arts and Sciences

      3208 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee FL 32308-7904

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Head StartCenter-based

    • Scottsdale Academy Inc

      3498 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
    • Photo of The Robin's Nest Preschool

      The Robin's Nest Preschool

      1110 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32301

      5.0(6)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of 1200 Kids Korner

      1200 Kids Korner

      1200 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee FL, 32303

      5.0(14)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Card Family Home Daycare

      1378 Tuscaloosa Trce, Tallahassee FL, 32305

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Dahlke Family Day Care Home

      Dahlke Family Day Care Home

      3228 Baldwin Dr W, Tallahassee FL, 32309

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Ford Family Day Care Home

      1208 Woodland Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32305

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Growing Sprouts Childcare

      Growing Sprouts Childcare

      2519 Hartsfield Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • Little Believers Christian Daycare

      1720 Nininger St, Tallahassee FL, 32310

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • My Loves Day Care

      5399 Water Valley Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32303

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Young Knights Preschool

      2211 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

207 daycares in Tallahassee

  • Photo of Tallahassee Museum Preschool

    Tallahassee Museum Preschool

    3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32310

    4.7(2,893)Yelp(0)
    • Live performances
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of O2B Kids Southwood

    O2B Kids Southwood

    1949 Quail Grove Ln, Tallahassee FL, 32311

    4.8(87)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of Creative Child Learning Center

    Creative Child Learning Center

    4390 Grove Park Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32311

    4.7(84)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc

    Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc

    3551 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32308

    5.0(21)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of East Hill Baptist Weekday

    East Hill Baptist Weekday

    912 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32308

    4.8(29)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Trinity United Methodist Preschool

    Trinity United Methodist Preschool

    120 W Park Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.7(34)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · Christian Preschool Association (FKA UMAP)
  • Photo of Simmons Family Daycare

    Simmons Family Daycare

    6310 Rivers Landing Ct, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.9(19)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Hendrix Family Daycare

    Hendrix Family Daycare

    4317 Snoopy Ln, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(15)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of 1200 Kids Korner

    1200 Kids Korner

    1200 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(14)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of I AM Prep Academy

    I AM Prep Academy

    1150 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.6(32)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Just Like Angels Child Care Center LLC

    Just Like Angels Child Care Center LLC

    310 Laura Lee Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.7(19)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Abron Family Day Care Home

    Abron Family Day Care Home

    4108 Scarlett Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(10)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Elements Of Learning Child Development Center

    Elements Of Learning Child Development Center

    2604 T-Pain Ln, Tallahassee FL, 32310

    5.0(10)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Bethel Christian Academy

    Bethel Christian Academy

    406 N Bronough St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.7(16)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Lambs Christian Academy

    Little Lambs Christian Academy

    8116 Killearn Plaza Ln Unit 104 Tallahassee FL 32312-5245

    5.0(9)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Child Growth And Development LLC

    Child Growth And Development LLC

    1989 Commonwealth Ln, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.5(29)Yelp(0)
    VPKHead StartCenter-based
  • Photo of Betton Hills Preparatory School

    Betton Hills Preparatory School

    1815 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(8)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Association of Independent Schools of Florida
  • Photo of Our Blessings Early Learning Center Too Inc

    Our Blessings Early Learning Center Too Inc

    2007 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    5.0(8)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of School For Young Children

    School For Young Children

    624 N Gadsden St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    5.0(8)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Annsworth Academy

    Annsworth Academy

    2919 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee FL, 32309

    4.7(13)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Great Beginnings Preschool Inc

    Great Beginnings Preschool Inc

    3840 N Monroe St Ste 400, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.7(13)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Childcare Network 117

    Childcare Network 117

    2881 E Park Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.4(39)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of The Creative Pre-School

    The Creative Pre-School

    2746 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(7)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of The Learning Pavilion

    The Learning Pavilion

    3519 Easter Stanley Ct, Tallahassee FL, 32308

    4.4(33)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of The Robin's Nest Preschool

    The Robin's Nest Preschool

    1110 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of KinderSchool, LLC

    KinderSchool, LLC

    3561 Timberlane School Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32312

    4.6(12)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Golden Book Pre-school

    Golden Book Pre-school

    3123 Eliza Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32308

    4.6(11)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Scottsdale Academy At Southwood LLC

    Scottsdale Academy At Southwood LLC

    3693 Coolidge Ct, Tallahassee FL, 32311

    4.3(41)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of TINY STEPS HOME DAYCARE, LLC

    TINY STEPS HOME DAYCARE, LLC

    5245 Montejo Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32305

    4.6(10)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Horizons Unlimited Preschool

    Horizons Unlimited Preschool

    1122 Orange Ave W, Tallahassee FL, 32310

    5.0(5)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Mason's School of Music, Dance and Arts After School

    Mason's School of Music, Dance and Arts After School

    3384 Capital Cir NE Tallahassee FL 32308-7726

    4.4(15)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Angel's Little Legacies

    Angel's Little Legacies

    8979 Harris Palmer Ln, Tallahassee FL, 32309

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of FSU Childcare And Early Learning Program

    FSU Childcare And Early Learning Program

    612 S Copeland St, Tallahassee FL, 32304

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Into The Woods Playschool

    Into The Woods Playschool

    8551 Buck Lake Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32317

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • Killearn Kids Preschool

    2800 Shamrock S, Tallahassee FL, 32309

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Mrs. Micha's Child Care, LLC.

    Mrs. Micha's Child Care, LLC.

    1268 Timberlane Rd Ste F, Tallahassee FL, 32312

    4.2(62)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Epiphany Lutheran Preschool

    Epiphany Lutheran Preschool

    8300 Deerlake S, Tallahassee FL, 32312

    4.5(8)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Future In Me Childcare & Learning Center LLC

    Future In Me Childcare & Learning Center LLC

    2074 Raymond Diehl Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32308

    4.3(16)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of DOTS Academy Childcare Center

    DOTS Academy Childcare Center

    4840 Tower Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of All About Me Child Care Center Inc

    All About Me Child Care Center Inc

    2042 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32310

    4.2(37)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Favour Child Development Center

    Favour Child Development Center

    1615 Holton St, Tallahassee FL, 32310

    4.3(11)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of The Learning Center For Excellence, Corp.

    The Learning Center For Excellence, Corp.

    5012 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee FL, 32304

    4.2(19)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • Brandon's Place @ Lincoln

    438 W Brevard St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • Celebration Baptist Kinderschool

    3300 Shamrock E, Tallahassee FL, 32309

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of First Presbyterian Preschool, Inc

    First Presbyterian Preschool, Inc

    110 N Adams St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Foundations Preschool

    Foundations Preschool

    8614 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32309

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Sprouting Kid's Academy LLC

    Sprouting Kid's Academy LLC

    2015 S Monroe St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of A Great Beginning Daycare

    A Great Beginning Daycare

    926 E Park Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.4(5)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Ann's Preschool And Kindergarten

    Ann's Preschool And Kindergarten

    1777 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.2(13)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • University Ministries International Christian School

    2640 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.3(7)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Faith Presbyterian Church Preschool And Kindergarten

    Faith Presbyterian Church Preschool And Kindergarten

    2200 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of Miracles In Me Academy

    Miracles In Me Academy

    228 Gaile Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32305

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Wildwood Preschool

    Wildwood Preschool

    100 Ox Bottom Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32312

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Killearn Sunshine Academy LLC

    Killearn Sunshine Academy LLC

    2707 Killarney Way Ste C, Tallahassee FL, 32309

    4.2(6)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Unity Child Care Development LLC

    Unity Child Care Development LLC

    2555 N Monroe St Ste 12, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.1(15)Yelp(0)
    VPKHead StartCenter-based
  • Photo of Wee Care Child Care Center

    Wee Care Child Care Center

    3705 N Monroe St, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.1(14)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Dream Builders Greatness Child Development Center

    Dream Builders Greatness Child Development Center

    611 Miccosukee Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32308

    4.2(5)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Louise B Royal Head Start

    Louise B Royal Head Start

    1124 N Duval St, Tallahassee FL, 32303

    4.2(5)Yelp(0)
    VPKHead StartCenter-based
  • Photo of Kidz Academy Educational Center Inc

    Kidz Academy Educational Center Inc

    324 E Georgia St, Tallahassee FL, 32301

    4.1(13)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Precious Little Royal Angels Early Learning Academy

    Precious Little Royal Angels Early Learning Academy

    3715 Woodville Hwy, Tallahassee FL, 32305

    4.0(12)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

More daycares in Tallahassee

147 more, in the same order as the cards above. Each name opens that provider’s licence record, inspections and parent reviews.

Parents ask

Frequently asked

How many licensed daycares are in Tallahassee, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 207 licensed child care providers within the Tallahassee city limits, in Leon County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Tallahassee daycares offer VPK?

70 of the 207 licensed providers in Tallahassee currently offer Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for 4-year-olds — filter by the VPK badge on the sidebar to see them.

How many Tallahassee daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

23 providers in Tallahassee hold Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires an outside quality accreditation above the DCF licensing minimum. Filter by the Gold Seal chip to see them.

Which Tallahassee daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

105 providers in Tallahassee are on record as offering the Florida School Readiness subsidized child care program. Filter by the School Readiness chip to see the current list.

Are there Head Start programs in Tallahassee?

8 providers participate in the federal Head Start program in Tallahassee. Head Start serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 at no cost to the family.

How often are Tallahassee daycares inspected by DCF?

Licensed child care facilities in Florida are inspected at least three times per year by the Florida Department of Children and Families, plus additional visits in response to complaints or reported incidents. Every routine inspection recorded by DCF appears on the daycare's profile page on this site.

Are most Tallahassee daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 207 licensed providers in Tallahassee, roughly 170 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 35 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Tallahassee daycare's current license status?

Every daycare profile on this site links back to the Florida Department of Children and Families public license lookup. Before enrolling, verify the current license status, capacity, and any open corrective actions directly at myflfamilies.com. The DCF record is authoritative and more current than anything published here.