Best Daycares in Tampa, FL - Updated June 2026
The Goddard School of Tampa - Temple Terrace is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features multiple playgrounds, an outdoor classroom for learning in nature, and...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom, and more
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program, Preschool Program
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Speaks Spanish
Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program, Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
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Speaks Spanish
O2B Kids South Tampa offers programs for infants, toddlers, pre-K, VPK and school age children. Located in South Tampa, it provides a literacy-rich environment with highly-trained staff to help...
Infant Program
Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.
Toddler Program
Care and education for toddlers where every day is full of fun experiences and opportunities for learning through play.
Also offers: Preschool, VPK Extended Day, VPK Half Day
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Early Preschool, Drop-In Care, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Early Preschool, and more
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Kinovu School of Palma Cia is a bilingual early learning and preschool community serving families in the Palma Cia area. In a warm, play-based environment, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers grow...
Infants
Our Infants Program offers a nurturing early learning environment where babies receive personalized care, emotional safety, and daily multi-sensory experiences. In a warm, play-based setting, our educators respect each child’s rhythm while supporting healthy development, curiosity and early autonomy
Toddlers
Our Toddler Program offers a warm, safe, and engaging environment where curiosity, imagination, and independence flourish. Through hands-on play and VESS thinking strategies, toddlers explore the world while building autonomy, confidence, and early thinking skills.
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Speaks Spanish
Primrose School of Westchase is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Whitmarsh Lane near Deer Park Elementary School and Tampa Bay...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Also offers: Preschool, Early Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten
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This is where achievement starts early. At The Children’s Courtyard, we provide high-quality child care and early education. Here, purposeful and playful learning leads to a child who thinks...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Preschool, and more
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), and more
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Opening Soon! Welcome to Lightbridge Academy of Tampa Westchase, FL! We're thrilled that you are considering our center for your child’s early learning journey. Our brand-new facility is currently...
Infants
Lightbridge Academy’s infant program is an ideal, developmentally appropriate environment for little ones as they learn to move, pull up, roll over, and eventually crawl. Our infant curriculum creates a solid foundation for your little one’s future growth and development. By creating strong bonds, learning through play and stimulating their five senses, even our youngest students are encouraged to explore the world around them in a safe and nurturing environment. Primary caregivers introduce a theme-based curriculum, which is enhanced with enrichment programs such as Singing Sprouts, Spanish Sprouts and Signing Sprouts.
Toddlers
Toddlers are quickly learning so much about the world around them, developing faster than almost any other age group. They are all about speed — learning to sing, talk and run all at once. Lightbridge Academy’s Toddler Program is designed to make the most of every one of their fast-paced milestones. Our curriculum specifically addresses toddlers’ rapid growth and development by catering to their readiness cues, with the older toddler curriculum focused on preparing for preschool and beyond. When they display interest or signs of emerging skills, we can encourage them to move to the next challenge.
Also offers: Preschool, Drop-In Care Program, Pre-K
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Licensed Christian-based family childcare in Carrollwood, nurturing little ones from newborn to 4 years old. Rooted in the love of Christ while learning through play. Healthy meals are provided with...
Emmanuel Family Childcare LLC- HITI Site
Infant & Toddler program committed to providing high-quality childcare supported by the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Daycare Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Home-based daycare service offering age-appropriate activities and structured daily learning curriculum and schedule. Children experience arts and crafts, dancing, music, story time, sensory play, and...
Speaks Spanish
O2B Kids South Westshore's programs focus on giving children a variety of experiences in the classroom and on the playground to build strong circuits in the brain. Children learn best through play and...
Infant Program
Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.
Toddler Program
Care and education for toddlers where every day is full of fun experiences and opportunities for learning through play.
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Teresita's FCCH is licensed F13HI0173. Children are ready to learn letters, numbers, and colors, using different educational materials to develop various skills according to the child's age and...
Speaks Spanish
Children learn letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through play in a smoke and pet-free environment. Imaginative play materials, toys, books, and games are provided in the classroom. Two separate...
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We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn, play, and grow. Our caring teachers inspire curiosity, build confidence, and prepare every child for future...
Infants program
Our infants program provides a safe, nurturing, & stimulating environment for our youngest learners. With loving caregivers, soft sensory activities, & gentle routines, we focus on building trust, security, & early developmental milestones. Every moment is an opportunity to bond and grow.
Toddler Program
Designed for curious toddlers who are ready to discover the world around them. Through hands-on play, music, movement, & group activities, children develop language, motor skills, & social confidence. Our teachers guide them through safe exploration, fostering independence & a love for learning.
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Primrose School of Tampa Palms is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Primrose Lake Circle near New Tampa Recreational Center and...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
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Primrose School of South Tampa is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on W Kennedy Boulevard near The University of Tampa and Mitchell...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
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Yudith’s home daycare helps kids get ready to learn letters, numbers, colors, and shapes through play. We provide a variety of materials, toys, books, and games in our classroom. Our daycare features...
Yudith Roldan
Accepting new enrollments
Yudith Roldan
Accepting new enrollments
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Speaks Spanish
Home daycare with a family-style environment located near Morgan Woods Elementary School. Age-appropriate curriculum is used to prepare children to enter school and reinforce lessons that are covered...
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Speaks Spanish
Primrose School of Cross Creek is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Cross Creek Boulevard near Lower Hillsborough Wilderness...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
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Established home daycare with 33 years of experience providing a stable and nurturing environment for early childhood development. The program includes nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks each...
Daycare Program
Infant Care Program
Also offers: Infant Care Program, Ms Kayes Daycare, Daycare Program, and more
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We are a family child care home that offers creative curriculum in a loving, supportive, educational inclusive environment. We have twenty-five plus years of experience, providing care for children...
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Christian faith-based education center focusing on preparing children for entering elementary school. Children are introduced to academic subjects such as literacy, math, and science concepts through...
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Affiliated with Mission Hill Church, offers Christian faith-based education to prepare for kindergarten. Child development curriculum emphasizes Christian values and Biblical lessons in addition to...
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Our mission at Oni's is to provide a safe, loving ,and educational environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. We are committed to fostering each child's individual potential through a...
Speaks Spanish
The Goddard School of Westshore is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a dramatic arts space, a hands-on learning kitchen, and outdoor playgrounds. We offer...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Also offers: Twos Classroom
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Discover the joy of early learning at La Petite Academy. Whether caring for your baby, preparing your preschooler for kindergarten, or supporting your elementary student (up to age 12) in the morning...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care
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Facility offers a range of weekly summer camps for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Children can participate in several sports including tennis, golf, water polo, and...
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Center offers childcare services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Child-first program motivates growth and success through rewards and encouragement. Curriculum nurtures...
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Child development center offering play-based care and education services. Children experience indoor and outdoor play, music and story time, free play and interest-based projects, arts and crafts, and...
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Childcare and early education program offering Christian faith-based care in a church-affiliated setting center. Children experience a variety of age-appropriate activities including story time,...
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Family child care home located near the Plato Academy. Infant, PreK, school age, and summer programs are offered. Children have access to age-appropriate play equipment, toys, books, games, and art...
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Childcare believes high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs should be accessible to all children and their families. Their philosophy focuses on four key components of early childhood...
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Christian childcare center that offers infant, toddler, VPK, school age, and summer programs. School readiness is emphasized in the PreK program through hands-on educational activities. Children have...
Speaks Spanish
Child care center that offers infant, toddler, VPK, school age, and summer programs. School readiness is emphasized in the VPK program through activities that teach children basic self-care skills,...
Speaks Spanish
Facility offers child care services to preschoolers and school-aged children. Curriculum teaches writing, reading, numbers, shapes, and colors while incorporating physical fitness and movement. ...
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Play-based childcare for toddlers and preschoolers, including a VPK program. Children are encouraged to participate in developmentally appropriate activities, including recreation and outdoor...
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Child care center that offers infant daycare, VPK, school-age before and aftercare, and summer camps. School readiness is emphasized in the PreK program with educational activities that teach children...
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Primrose School of Carrollwood is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on W Bearss Avenue near I-275. Programs include Infant, Toddler,...
Infant Program
At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
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Bilingual childcare program offering curriculum and age-appropriate learning activities in English and Spanish.
Speaks Spanish
Daycare program that helps children learn more about their Islamic faith with Islamic studies and Arabic lessons. School readiness is also promoted with hands-on activities that help them learn...
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Amazing Explorers Academy focuses on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) for young children. The center provides hands-on learning experiences through exploration...
Daycare Program
Infants and 1’s grow and change at a rapid pace, and every month brings new and exciting developments. Our expertise in child development allows us to tailor individualized learning plans as we understand that every child is unique and needs to develop at their own pace.
Toddler Care Program
The program focuses on building skills in early literacy, language, early math and Pre-STEAM skills by exposing toddlers to different learning experiences. This allows them to discover new knowledge in an engaging, fun, and creative way.
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Center offers childcare services to infant and toddlers. Age-appropriate toys, play materials, and napping equipment are available. Facility uses a creative curriculum which uses a theme-based...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori pre-K programs offered within the primary classroom, a blend of pre-K and Kindergarten students. Classrooms are stocked with age-appropriate materials for exploration and inquiry-based...
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Facility offers a combination of activities for children including enrichment courses, camps, and a preschool program. Enrichment classes offered are cooking, theater, karate, dance, and math. ...
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PreK and school age before and after school program conducted on the Incarnation Catholic School campus. Hands-on activities are used in the PreK program to help children explore their creativity....
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Cost of Child Care in Florida by Age, City & Type
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Florida? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Florida
Explore financial assistance programs available in Florida, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
FAQs About Tampa Daycares
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How many daycare providers are in Tampa?
- There are currently 693 daycare providers in Tampa. This includes full-time, part-time, and home daycare providers.
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How much does daycare cost in Tampa?
- The average monthly price for full time daycare in Tampa is $733. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
More About Tampa, FL
Over three million people call Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater home. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy some of the country's top-rated beaches or spend a day exploring the Florida Botanical Gardens. Art lovers should plan on visiting one of the areas several art museums including the Salvador Dali Museum which houses the largest collection of Dali pieces outside of Europe. Those interested in sports will have a lot to cheer about with four professional sports teams and NCAA Division I University of South Florida Bulls in the area.