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Tampa at a glance

752 licensed child care providers in Tampa, 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 Tampa

Tampa is the seat of Hillsborough County and the largest city on Florida's west coast, a working port with a downtown that has transitioned into a finance and tech corridor while South Tampa and the beaches remain draws for young professional families. The MacDill Air Force Base community adds a substantial military-family layer with its own predictable relocation cycles and CDC-informed expectations.

Neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, New Tampa, Westchase, and Ybor City frame very different daily commutes, and child care choices tend to follow. The Tampa provider set spans large accredited centers near USF and the medical corridor, faith-based programs across the older northern neighborhoods, and family day care homes tucked throughout South Tampa and Town 'n' Country.

Tampa averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

+0.2 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Tampa3.6
  • Florida3.4

296 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

+0 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.

  • Tampa55
  • Florida55

752 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 Tampa Daycares

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

Most Loved by Tampa 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 Grant Park Head Start

      Grant Park Head Start

      4422 E Columbus Dr, Tampa FL, 33605

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of USF Preschool for Creative Learning

      USF Preschool for Creative Learning

      11811 Usf Bull Run Dr, Tampa FL, 33617

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Two Steps Ahead Early Learning Center LLC

      Two Steps Ahead Early Learning Center LLC

      3905 E Regnas Ave, Tampa FL, 33604

      5.0(24)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
    • Photo of ABC World Learning Center LLC

      ABC World Learning Center LLC

      7345 Jackson Springs Rd Ste B, Tampa FL, 33634

      5.0(97)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

    • Church Park Head Start / Early Head Start

      5657 Webb Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

    • JP Morgan Chase Back-Up at Fountain Square

      4900 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL, 33634

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Alphabet Learning Academy Inc

      Alphabet Learning Academy Inc

      4423 Kelly Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

      4.9(77)Yelp5.0(3)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Hebrew Academy

      Hebrew Academy

      14908 Pennington Rd, Tampa FL, 33624

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Association of Independent Schools of Florida
    • Photo of La Paloma Head Start/ Early Head Start

      La Paloma Head Start/ Early Head Start

      3419 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa FL, 33603

      5.0(3)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Incarnation Catholic School

      Incarnation Catholic School

      5111 Webb Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of St Joseph Catholic School

      St Joseph Catholic School

      2200 N Gomez Ave, Tampa FL, 33607

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Tampa Torah Academy

      Tampa Torah Academy

      5209 Tampa Palms Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Dixon Family Day Care Home

      Dixon Family Day Care Home

      2518 W Walnut St, Tampa FL, 33607

      5.0(12)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Love & Glory Learning Center Inc

      4911 N 42nd St, Tampa FL, 33610

      3.8(23)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
    • Photo of Primrose School of South Tampa

      Primrose School of South Tampa

      1700 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL, 33606

      4.6(70)Yelp3.2(17)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
    • Photo of Time of Wonder School

      Time of Wonder School

      5130 Sunforest Dr Ste 180, Tampa FL, 33634

      4.6(75)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Academy of the Holy Names

      Academy of the Holy Names

      3319 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa FL, 33629

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Berkeley Preparatory School

      Berkeley Preparatory School

      4811 Kelly Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Cambridge Christian School

      Cambridge Christian School

      6101 N Habana Ave, Tampa FL, 33614

      (0)Yelp4.1(9)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Christ the King Catholic School

      Christ the King Catholic School

      3809 W Morrison Ave, Tampa FL, 33629

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Community Montessori School

      Community Montessori School

      4930 Webb Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Grove Academy LLC

      Grove Academy LLC

      1000 N Macdill Ave, Tampa FL, 33607

      5.0(13)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Lee Academy for Gifted Education

      Lee Academy for Gifted Education

      8613 Twin Lakes Blvd, Tampa FL, 33614

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Little Angels FCCH LLC

      Little Angels FCCH LLC

      2817 W Marquette Ave, Tampa FL, 33614

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Little Sunrays Preschool LLC

      Little Sunrays Preschool LLC

      12201 N Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33612

      5.0(10)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

752 daycares in Tampa

  • Photo of ABC World Learning Center LLC

    ABC World Learning Center LLC

    7345 Jackson Springs Rd Ste B, Tampa FL, 33634

    5.0(97)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of ABC World Learning Center II Inc

    ABC World Learning Center II Inc

    6920 Hanley Rd, Tampa FL, 33634

    5.0(60)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of The Learning Experience

    The Learning Experience

    20780 Trout Creek Dr, Tampa FL, 33647

    4.8(168)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Alphabet Learning Academy Inc

    Alphabet Learning Academy Inc

    4423 Kelly Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

    4.9(77)Yelp5.0(3)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Playtime Learning Academy

    Playtime Learning Academy

    4701 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa FL, 33624

    4.8(146)Yelp5.0(10)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center Inc

    Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center Inc

    709 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa FL, 33612

    4.9(66)Yelp3.7(3)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Montessori Early Learning Center

    Montessori Early Learning Center

    3823 Hudson Ln, Tampa FL, 33618

    4.8(106)Yelp3.7(10)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA

    Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA

    110 E Palm Ave, Tampa FL, 33602

    4.7(408)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Tampa Elite Sports Academy

    Tampa Elite Sports Academy

    8001 Sheldon Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

    4.8(97)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Bright Stars Learning Academy

    Bright Stars Learning Academy

    7815 Tidewater Trl, Tampa FL, 33619

    4.8(93)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Smart Steps LLC

    Smart Steps LLC

    9653 Wilsky Blvd, Tampa FL, 33615

    4.9(54)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Sunshine Daycare Of Tampa LLC

    Sunshine Daycare Of Tampa LLC

    8401 W Hillsborough Ave Ste 2, Tampa FL, 33615

    5.0(38)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Pinocchio Learning Center Inc

    Pinocchio Learning Center Inc

    3303 W Saint Louis St, Tampa FL, 33607

    4.9(49)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of Storybook Ranch Preschool Inc

    Storybook Ranch Preschool Inc

    8401 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa FL, 33625

    4.9(47)Yelp4.6(11)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Primrose School of Tampa Palms

    Primrose School of Tampa Palms

    5307 Primrose Lake Cir, Tampa FL, 33647

    4.7(130)Yelp5.0(5)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
  • Photo of Little House Kinder Learning Center

    Little House Kinder Learning Center

    6333 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL, 33615

    4.9(36)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of O2B Kids South Westshore

    O2B Kids South Westshore

    4302 W Euclid Ave, Tampa FL, 33629

    4.8(52)Yelp4.0(4)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of Creative World School Cross Creek

    Creative World School Cross Creek

    10693 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647

    4.7(94)Yelp4.1(9)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
  • Photo of My Adventure Academy LLC

    My Adventure Academy LLC

    2828 W Kirby St, Tampa FL, 33614

    5.0(27)Yelp5.0(1)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Citrus Park Day School

    Citrus Park Day School

    11112 Henderson Rd, Tampa FL, 33625

    4.8(45)Yelp3.7(12)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Two Steps Ahead Early Learning Center LLC

    Two Steps Ahead Early Learning Center LLC

    3905 E Regnas Ave, Tampa FL, 33604

    5.0(24)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of Creative Learning Academy

    Creative Learning Academy

    5557 W Waters Ave, Tampa FL, 33634

    4.7(61)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Primrose School Of Carrollwood

    Primrose School Of Carrollwood

    1770 W Bearss Ave, Tampa FL, 33613

    4.7(60)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
  • Photo of American Montessori Preparatory School LLC

    American Montessori Preparatory School LLC

    15102 Amberly Dr, Tampa FL, 33647

    5.0(22)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Montessori Academy of Carrollwood

    Montessori Academy of Carrollwood

    14018 N Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33613

    4.8(36)Yelp2.8(8)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Primrose School of Westchase

    Primrose School of Westchase

    12051 Whitmarsh Ln, Tampa FL, 33626

    4.7(50)Yelp3.7(6)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
  • Photo of Children's Nest Day School

    Children's Nest Day School

    15713 Mapledale Dr, Tampa FL, 33624

    4.8(32)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Childlife Preschool- Carrollwood/Citrus Park

    Childlife Preschool- Carrollwood/Citrus Park

    13140 Lynn Rd, Tampa FL, 33625

    4.7(46)Yelp3.8(6)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Amazing Explorers Academy Citrus Park

    Amazing Explorers Academy Citrus Park

    10011 Westpark Preserve Blvd, Tampa FL, 33625

    4.6(81)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Kiddie Prep Inc

    Kiddie Prep Inc

    5301 Memorial Hwy, Tampa FL, 33634

    4.7(43)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Time of Wonder School

    Time of Wonder School

    5130 Sunforest Dr Ste 180, Tampa FL, 33634

    4.6(75)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Alidy Child Care LLC

    Alidy Child Care LLC

    7507 Amber Ct, Tampa FL, 33634

    5.0(18)Yelp5.0(2)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Primrose School of South Tampa

    Primrose School of South Tampa

    1700 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL, 33606

    4.6(70)Yelp3.2(17)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
  • Photo of Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center

    Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center

    8718 N 46th St, Tampa FL, 33617

    4.6(67)Yelp(0)
    VPKHead StartFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Lissandra Luis-Felipe Family Day Care Home

    Lissandra Luis-Felipe Family Day Care Home

    3208 Fox Lake Dr, Tampa FL, 33618

    5.0(17)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Just For Tots Academy

    Just For Tots Academy

    4417 N Lois Ave, Tampa FL, 33614

    4.8(26)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Extreme Youth Sports Tampa Bay LLC

    Extreme Youth Sports Tampa Bay LLC

    4920 Newkirk Dr Ste 5, Tampa FL, 33624

    4.6(58)Yelp3.9(9)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc

    Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc

    3723 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa FL, 33629

    4.6(57)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Galileo Montessori Academy

    Galileo Montessori Academy

    6620 Gunn Hwy, Tampa FL, 33625

    4.8(24)Yelp4.0(2)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Tampa Community Center

    Tampa Community Center

    1725 E Fowler Ave, Tampa FL, 33612

    4.6(50)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Dream Chasers Academy Preschool and Child Care

    Dream Chasers Academy Preschool and Child Care

    14324 N Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33613

    5.0(15)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Bright Horizons Children's Center

    Bright Horizons Children's Center

    18002 Hunters Oak Ct, Tampa FL, 33647

    4.9(18)Yelp3.3(3)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of St James United Methodist Preschool

    St James United Methodist Preschool

    16202 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647

    5.0(14)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of The Magic Tree Family Home Childcare LLC

    The Magic Tree Family Home Childcare LLC

    13911 Cherry Brook Ln, Tampa FL, 33618

    5.0(14)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of La Petite Academy Paula

    La Petite Academy Paula

    7511 Paula Dr, Tampa FL, 33615

    4.6(40)Yelp5.0(1)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Garden of Talents LLC

    Garden of Talents LLC

    4901 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 2, Tampa FL, 33624

    4.8(20)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Ellies Small World LLC

    Ellies Small World LLC

    3115 W Lambright St, Tampa FL, 33614

    4.7(26)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Amelia Diaz Family Day Care Home

    Amelia Diaz Family Day Care Home

    7010 N Orleans Ave, Tampa FL, 33604

    5.0(13)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Dayma's Home Daycare

    Dayma's Home Daycare

    2327 Fern Pl, Tampa FL, 33604

    5.0(13)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Grove Academy LLC

    Grove Academy LLC

    1000 N Macdill Ave, Tampa FL, 33607

    5.0(13)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Little Learners Academy of Tampa Phase 2

    Little Learners Academy of Tampa Phase 2

    5240 E Sligh Ave, Tampa FL, 33617

    4.8(19)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of O2B Kids Tampa General

    O2B Kids Tampa General

    25 Columbia Dr, Tampa FL, 33606

    4.8(19)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Children Of The World Academy II Inc

    Children Of The World Academy II Inc

    8731 Jackson Springs Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

    4.6(37)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
  • Photo of Smart Start Pre-Prep LLC

    Smart Start Pre-Prep LLC

    13801 McCormick Dr, Tampa FL, 33626

    4.6(37)Yelp4.0(2)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of My Little Giants Day School

    My Little Giants Day School

    6503 N Himes Ave, Tampa FL, 33614

    4.5(68)Yelp5.0(6)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of Tampa Palms Club Inc

    Tampa Palms Club Inc

    5811 Tampa Palms Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647

    4.4(395)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Tiny Adventures Preschool of North Tampa LLC

    Tiny Adventures Preschool of North Tampa LLC

    8108 N 10th St, Tampa FL, 33604

    4.8(18)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Dixon Family Day Care Home

    Dixon Family Day Care Home

    2518 W Walnut St, Tampa FL, 33607

    5.0(12)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Kids R Us Academy

    Kids R Us Academy

    15051 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647

    4.6(32)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Time 4 Kids Childcare LLC

    Time 4 Kids Childcare LLC

    8303 Steamboat Ln, Tampa FL, 33637

    4.8(17)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home

More daycares in Tampa

692 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 Tampa, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 752 licensed child care providers within the Tampa city limits, in Hillsborough County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Tampa daycares offer VPK?

223 of the 752 licensed providers in Tampa 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 Tampa daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

103 providers in Tampa 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 Tampa daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

434 providers in Tampa 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 Tampa?

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

How often are Tampa 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 Tampa daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 752 licensed providers in Tampa, roughly 394 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 277 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Tampa 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.