
Daycare centers in Tampa, FL
263 licensed programs · 300 accept subsidy · 241 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.


Sunshine Daycare of Tampa

Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center

Kinovu School of Palma Ceia

Smart Steps LLC.

My Adventure Academy

Pinocchio Learning Center Inc

Storybook Ranch Preschool
The Goddard School of South Tampa
Two Steps Ahead Early Learning Center LLC

Playtime Learning Academy

Kiddie Academy of Westchase

Montessori Early Learning Center

Little House Kinder Learning Center

Bright Stars Learning Academy

Kidz Care Academy Preschool

O2B Kids South Westshore
Sunshine Children's Learning Center, LLC (3923 W Bay Ave)

Citrus Park Day School (11112 Henderson Rd)
Dream Chasers Academy Preschool and Child Care

Primavera Preschool
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.
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.