Who is the #1 daycare in Tampa?

Primrose School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Tampa based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Tampa?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Tampa?

Childcare costs in Tampa vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Tampa, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Tampa based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Tampa

#1 — Primrose School Score: 94%

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#2 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 86%

247 Westchase

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — Saint John's Episcopal Parish Day School Score: 84%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — The Goddard School of Interbay Score: 79%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 79%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#6 — Storybook Ranch Preschool Score: 79%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Children's Garden Nursery and Preschool Score: 79%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Amy Gail Buchman Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Education, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Small Blessings Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — Primrose School of Westchase Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#11 — Bowman Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#12 — LAKA Childcare Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
#13 — Academy of Achievers LLC Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Kiddie Kollege Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — My Little Giant Learning Center ll Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#16 — Sunshine Children's Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Primrose School of South Tampa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — King's Kids Learning Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Mosi Head Start Center Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#20 — Jackson Springs Head Start Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Little Wonders Learning Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Lil Pals Preschool Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#23 — JCC Preschool North Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Little House Kinder Learning Center Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#25 — JCC Preschool South Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Millennium Kids @ WWIC Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Children's Nest Day School Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Achievement Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Paradise Learning Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — A Brighter Community Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Tampa?: Primrose School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Tampa based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Tampa?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Tampa?: Childcare costs in Tampa vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Tampa

#1 — Primrose School Score: 94%

#2 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 86%

#3 — Saint John's Episcopal Parish Day School Score: 84%

#4 — The Goddard School of Interbay Score: 79%

#5 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 79%

#6 — Storybook Ranch Preschool Score: 79%

#7 — Children's Garden Nursery and Preschool Score: 79%

#8 — Amy Gail Buchman Preschool Score: 77%

#9 — Small Blessings Preschool Score: 77%

#10 — Primrose School of Westchase Score: 77%

#11 — Bowman Academy Score: 77%

#12 — LAKA Childcare Score: 77%

#13 — Academy of Achievers LLC Score: 77%

#14 — Kiddie Kollege Score: 77%

#15 — My Little Giant Learning Center ll Score: 77%

#16 — Sunshine Children's Learning Center Score: 77%

#17 — Primrose School of South Tampa Score: 77%

#18 — King's Kids Learning Score: 76%

#19 — Mosi Head Start Center Score: 76%

#20 — Jackson Springs Head Start Score: 71%

#21 — Little Wonders Learning Center Score: 71%

#22 — Lil Pals Preschool Score: 71%

#23 — JCC Preschool North Score: 69%

#24 — Little House Kinder Learning Center Score: 69%

#25 — JCC Preschool South Score: 69%

#26 — Millennium Kids @ WWIC Score: 63%

#27 — Children's Nest Day School Score: 63%

#28 — Achievement Center Score: 63%

#29 — Paradise Learning Center Score: 63%

#30 — A Brighter Community Score: 63%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions