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. #1 — The Goddard School Score: 100%

    Preschool & Daycare in Tampa, FL | The Goddard School

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Primrose School Score: 94%

    Daycare and Preschool in Tampa, FL

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 87%

    Lightbridge Academy is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lightbridgeacademy.com/tampa-fl/.

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

  4. #4 — Storybook Ranch Preschool Score: 87%

    Storybook Ranch Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.storybookranchpreschool.org/.

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

  5. #5 — Children's Garden Nursery and Preschool Score: 87%

    Children's Garden Nursery and Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tampachildrensgardens.com/.

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

  6. #6 — The Goddard School of Interbay Score: 87%

    The Goddard School of Interbay is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/fl/tampa/interbay?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&utm_content=main_butt…

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

  7. #7 — Kids 'R' Kids Score: 86%

    247 Westchase

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kiddie Kollege Score: 86%

    Kiddie Kollege is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kiddiekollegetampa.com/.

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

  9. #9 — My Little Giant Learning Center ll Score: 86%

    My Little Giant Learning Center ll is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://mylittlegiants.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Amy Gail Buchman Preschool Score: 86%

    Amy Gail Buchman Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, education, day care preschool. Website: http://www.zedek.org/learning/preschool.

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

  11. #11 — Small Blessings Preschool Score: 86%

    Small Blessings Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hydeparkumc.org.

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

  12. #12 — Primrose School of Westchase Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Westchase is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/westchase.

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

  13. #13 — Bowman Academy Score: 86%

    Bowman Academy is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://thebowmanacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  14. #14 — LAKA Childcare Score: 86%

    LAKA Childcare is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.lovingarmska.com/.

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

  15. #15 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 84%

    Daycare, Preschool & Early Education | KinderCare

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

  16. #16 — Head Start Score: 83%

    Head Start | HeadStart.gov

    Programs: Preschool, Education, Beauty salon. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Jackson Springs Head Start Score: 80%

    Jackson Springs Head Start is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org.

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

  18. #18 — Step Ahead Academy Score: 80%

    Step Ahead Academy is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stepaheadacademy.com.

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

  19. #19 — Little Wonders Learning Center Score: 80%

    Little Wonders Learning Center is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlewonderstampa.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Rosa Valdez Day Care Center Score: 79%

    Developing Young Minds - Rosa Valdez Centers and Lab Schools

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — JCC Preschool South Score: 77%

    JCC Preschool South is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.jewishtampa.com/jcc-programs/preschool.

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

  22. #22 — JCC North Branch Preschool Score: 77%

    JCC North Branch Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.jewishtampa.com/jcc-programs/preschool.

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

  23. #23 — JCC Preschool North Score: 77%

    JCC Preschool North is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.jewishtampa.com/jcc-programs/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Millennium Kids @ WWIC Score: 71%

    Millennium Kids @ WWIC is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.millenniumkids.net/.

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

  25. #25 — Children's Nest Day School Score: 71%

    Children's Nest Day School is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childrensnest.net/.

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

  26. #26 — Achievement Center Score: 71%

    Achievement Center is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://achievementcentertampa.com.

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

  27. #27 — Paradise Learning Center Score: 71%

    Paradise Learning Center is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://paradiselearningcenter.com.

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

  28. #28 — A Brighter Community Score: 71%

    A Brighter Community is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://abrightercommunitytampa.org/.

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

  29. #29 — Top Kids Bilingual Preschool Score: 69%

    Top Kids Bilingual Preschool is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.topkidstampa.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Early Steps Montessori Academy Score: 69%

    Early Steps Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Tampa, FL. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://earlystepsmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. 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?
The Goddard 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.