Preschool Index

Public Pre-K programs in Tampa, FL

201 licensed programs · 300 accept subsidy · 241 with Google ratings

Public pre-kindergarten is funded by a state or school district and is often free for four-year-olds. It may run inside an elementary school or at a licensed community program that holds state-funded seats.

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St James Preschool

Tampa · 33647 · 5.0 (14 on Google)
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  • Faith-based
Children's Nest Day School, Tampa
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Children's Nest Day School

Tampa · 33624 · 4.8 (32 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Ellies Small World, LLC, Tampa
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Ellies Small World, LLC

Tampa · 33614 · 4.8 (30 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Galileo Montessori Academy, Tampa
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Galileo Montessori Academy

Tampa · 33625 · 4.8 (26 on Google)
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  • Florida Gold Seal Quality Care accredited
  • Accepts subsidy
Just For Tots Academy, Tampa
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Just For Tots Academy

Tampa · 33614 · 4.8 (26 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Creative Learning Academy, Tampa
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Creative Learning Academy

Tampa · 33634 · 4.7 (61 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
O2B Kids Tampa General, Tampa
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O2B Kids Tampa General

Tampa · 33606 · 4.8 (19 on Google)
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Lola's Childcare Center

Tampa · 33610 · 5.0 (8 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
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Academy of Achievers LLC

Tampa · 33619 · 5.0 (7 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Time of Wonder School, Tampa
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Time of Wonder School

Tampa · 33634 · 4.6 (74 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
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King's Kids Learning

Tampa · 33605 · 4.7 (18 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Tampa Community Center, Tampa
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Tampa Community Center

Tampa · 33612 · 4.6 (51 on Google)
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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.

Show programs that accept subsidy →

Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.