
Daycares and preschools in Tampa, FL
529 licensed programs · 300 accept subsidy · 241 with Google ratings

Adelyn Amaro Large Family Child Care Home

Children's Nest Day School

Ellies Small World, LLC
World of Colors

Galileo Montessori Academy

Just For Tots Academy
Kidz In Play Childcare Center

Creative Learning Academy
Yanneris Perez-Gomez Daycare LLC

Childlife Preschool - Carrollwood/Citrus Park
Little Learner's Academy of Tampa Phase II
Tiny Adventures Preschool of North Tampa LLC

Kiddie Prep
Time 4 Kids Childcare LLC

Kids R Us Academy (8018 Hanley Rd)
Lola's Childcare Center
Smile Home Daycare Inc
Academy of Achievers LLC
BRIDGES PRESCHOOL at Wesley Early Learning Center
Little Spartans Academy

Amazing Explorers Academy Citrus Park

Time of Wonder School
King's Kids Learning
Licensed home daycares in Tampa
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zorangel Valdes Family Day Care Home Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 33634 | F13HI0360 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
Before and after school programs in Tampa
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Academy Preparatory School Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33615 | C13HI1641 | 83 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
Childcare in Tampa: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Tampa?
Tampa has 529 licensed programs on the Florida register: 263 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 260 home daycares and 6 before and after school programs. 300 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Florida?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Florida. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Gold Seal?
Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for programs accredited by a state-approved accrediting body. 0 of 529 programs in Tampa hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Tampa?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 300 of 529 programs in Tampa (57%) accept it.
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Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.