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St James Preschool

Daycare center in Tampa, FL. 16202 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647, Tampa, FL 33647

5.0 (14 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (813) 971-1969Visit website
AgesNot listed
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity139 children
LicenceLicensed
Gold SealNot rated

About the program

St James Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Tampa, Florida, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 139 children.

St. James Preschool is a faith-based early childhood education program located in Tampa, Florida, offering classes for two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and VPK.

The program follows a faith-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Faith-basedWaitlistPublic pre-K seats

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. St James Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeChild Care Facility - Birth to SA · C13HI0178
Licence statusActive since 1995
Licensed capacity139 children
Gold SealNot rated
Source: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Florida publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Two of my sons went to this school and it’s honestly one of the best decisions we ever made. To say the staff is amazing, well that just doesn’t do it justice. St James cares and nurtures these children as if they were their own. Our son’s teachers became part of our family and are still on our picture wall 16 years later. They say it takes a village to raise a child. I am proud and blessed to say that St James was…

Amber Brierton · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

Both of my boys attended St James Prek, so we've been at the school for 5 years total. I couldn't have asked for a better school start for them. Every teacher has been incredibly loving and focused on meeting each child's needs. The curriculum is a great blend that allows for developmentally appropriate play and also does a great job of preparing the kids academically for Kindergarten. I encourage you to go take…

Lisa Ling · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

My four children all went to preschool here and had an amazing experience. The teachers are so loving and caring. I love that social skills are emphasized, such as kindness and being inclusive of all friends in the class, along with school-ready skills, such walking in line, sitting in a circle, learning to eat lunch on their own, etc. They also learn all the necessary academic skills for kindergarten readiness. But…

Celeste McLaughlin · 5/5 on Google · 7 years ago

This school has been phenomenal. My son started school, for the first time, here and was nervous to be away from his parents for the first time. The teachers and the staff made him feel so welcome and happy that he absolutely loves coming here daily. I just wish they had classes for older children so we never had to leave. Everyone who works at this school is wonderful and we couldn't ask for a better school

Brittney Imburgia (B) · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

16202 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa FL, 33647, Tampa, FL 33647

Questions about St James Preschool

Is St James Preschool licensed?

Yes, with a note. St James Preschool holds a Child Care Facility - Birth to SA licence (state status: licensed) from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (licence C13HI0178), with a licensed capacity of 139 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

How much does St James Preschool cost?

St James Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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