Best Preschools in Tampa, FL
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...
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Also offers: Prekindergarten 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...
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program
Responds quickly
Speaks Spanish
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...
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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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...
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Pre-K, VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Drop-In Care
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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...
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
Bridge Classroom
Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten
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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...
Preschool
Preschool program featuring educational play and social experiences that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.
VPK Extended Day
Extended-day option for VPK-eligible children. Child must be 4 by September 1 of the program year.
Also offers: VPK Half Day
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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...
Preschool
Preschool program featuring educational play and social experiences that helps children develop a lifelong love of learning.
VPK Extended Day
Extended-day option for VPK-eligible children. Child must be 4 by September 1 of the program year.
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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...
Three's
Our PK3 Program builds confident, curious learners through collaborative play, early literacy and math, and VESS thinking strategies that foster autonomy, communication, and a genuine desire to learn.
Pre-K/VPK
Our PK4/5 program uses VESS Thinking Strategies to foster creativity and problem-solving. By blending research-based tools with unique learning setups that honor each child's passions, we challenge students intellectually to achieve deep understanding and out-of-the-box thinking.
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Speaks Spanish
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...
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Drop-In Care
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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...
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Pre-K, Drop-In Care
Responds quickly
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...
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten), Pre-K, Drop-In Care
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This location is open to eligible family members of Tampa General employees only. Contact the center for more information and to inquire about openings.
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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...
Preschool
Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten
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We offer preschool, elementary and secondary school program for children.
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...
Preschool Pathways
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.
Preschool
Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten
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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...
Preschool Pathways
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Also offers: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten
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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...
Preschool
Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Also offers: Preschool Pathways, Pre-Kindergarten
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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...
Early Preschool
It’s never too early to start preparing your child to be ready for school, and that’s why our parents—and their children—love our Early Preschool classroom. As a stepping stone to Preschool, our Early Preschool program has a unique, indicator-based curriculum, Learn as We Grow™, designed to address the individual learning needs of 30- to 42-month-old children. We focus on understanding routines and developing independence. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Preschool
For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Pre-K, VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten)
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Also offers: Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
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,...
Preschool
Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.
Preschool Pathways
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance.
Also offers: Early Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten
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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...
Speaks Spanish
A child-centered early learning program focusing on creating an academic foundation for elementary school. VPK program offers daily structured activities to encourage independence, self-help skills,...
Speaks Spanish
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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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...
Bridge Classroom
Children in the Bridge classroom are strengthening their self-care skills, growing in their independence and enhancing the skills they need to be successful in a preschool classroom. The Bridge classroom is a purposeful year of preschool prep designed for children with birthdays later in the year or children who may need more time to strengthen self-care skills or social-emotional development. In this classroom, our Wonder of Learning™ education program supports children's independence as they continue to build skills necessary for handwriting and drawing with increased intentionality, learn foundational math concepts and build strong vocabularies.
Preschool Classroom
In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten
Contact this provider for pricing and availability
Christian VPK program offering developmentally appropriate activities and programming. Play-based curriculum is used to teach kindergarten-readiness concepts. Program includes physical, emotional,...
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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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Reggio Emilia inspired Christian preschool providing academic and spiritual programming for children. Wee Learn curriculum is used to introduce the youngest children to learn through play. Large and...
Speaks Spanish
Preschool program operating as an extension of Bayshore Baptist Church. Children participate in Bible lessons and weekly chapel, which parents are invited to attend. Outdoor space offers play...
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Toddler and primary school focused campus provides early education programs and developmentally-rich learning environments. Facility maintains outdoor classroom gardens as well as a small toddler-only...
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Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool providing early Christian education. Academy offers hands-on learning experiences for children in preparation for elementary school. Play-based approach to learning is...
Speaks Spanish
Child development center offering Christian faith-based values and education. Center provides state approved curriculum supplemented with Christian guidance and faith-oriented lessons. School...
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Infant daycare, PreK programs, and school-age before and after school care conducted on La Roca Christian Academy's campus. Children are encouraged to grow in confidence and develop critical-thinking...
Speaks Spanish
Infant, PreK, and school-age before and afterschool programs conducted by the Hebrew Academy of Tampa Bay. Age-appropriate activities are used to teach children about Judaism. Montessori practices are...
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Bilingual childcare program offering curriculum and age-appropriate learning activities in English and Spanish.
Preschool Program
This is an education focused class that includes dramatic play and projects as well as formal class time that is fun and engaging. This class is also a bilingual class.
VPK
Our VPK class is designed to kick start the educational fundamentals essential for a successful entry into formal education.
Speaks Spanish
Grove Academy is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Program in our standalone, early years center. Grove Academy is the first dedicated IB early years site in...
Speaks Spanish
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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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...
Two's Program
This program places emphasis on fostering self-identity, forming respectful relationships, collaborative learning experiences, play, discovery, investigation, social learning, and nurturing creativity and art making within the context of projects and experiences that promotes hands-on explorations.
Preschool Program
This program places emphasis on fostering self-identity, forming respectful relationships, collaborative learning experiences, play, discovery, investigation, social learning, and nurturing creativity and art making within the context of projects and experiences that promotes hands-on explorations.
Also offers: Pre-Kindergarten Program
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Religious facility offers childcare services to toddlers and preschoolers. Curriculum focuses on each child's spiritual, intellectual and emotional growth. Family participation and involvement are...
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Religious facility offers childcare services to preschool-aged children. Daily activities include reading, crafting, dramatic play, dancing, music, painting, science experiments, math, and free...
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Christian preschool and elementary school offering religious education along with academic programming to PreK2 through eighth-grade students. Children participate in creative and educational...
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Facility, with over 20 years experience in childcare, offers services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Balanced curriculum and environment promote physical, emotional,...
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Facility offers childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Daily activities include free play, drawing, painting, and crafting. Children have access to an outdoor play area with a...
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PreK program affiliated with MorningStar Church that uses hands-on and play-based activities to help children learn and grow. School readiness is emphasized with programming that encourages children...
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Affiliated with Wesley Church, program focuses on providing a Christ-centered learning program to promote whole child development. Students are provided with age-appropriate activities, guided by...
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Christian faith-based and Reggio Emilia inspired learning center seeking to encourage whole child development. Curriculum combines nature, spirituality, and academics through hands-on activities and...
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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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Faith-based facility offers childcare services to preschool-aged children. Curriculum explores language arts, social studies, math, Islamic studies, Arabic, and science. Children have access to an...
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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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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 Preschools
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How many preschool programs are in Tampa?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are currently 347 preschool programs in Tampa.
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How much does preschool cost in Tampa?
- The average monthly price for Tampa preschools is $848. This is based on provider data for preschools listed on Winnie.
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How many programs in Tampa accept preschoolers aged 3-4 years?
- Based on Winnie provider data, there are 170 preschool programs in Tampa that accept kids ages 3-4 years old.
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What types of preschool curriculums are offered in Tampa?
- The 10 most popular preschool curriculum types in Tampa include: Play-Based, Academic-Based, Religious, Creative Curriculum, Bilingual, Montessori, STEAM, Project-Based, STEM, Nature-Based.
More About Tampa, FL
Located on the water, Tampa and St. Petersburg offer year-round warm weather and a population that offers a unique balance between young professionals and retirees. The metropolitan area offers a mixed urban and suburban environment with a small neighborhood feel. Most residents own homes with Tampa residents choosing to live in Seminole Heights, Downtown, and Hyde Park with top rated schools including Grady Elementary School, Terrace Community Middle School, and Plant High School. Saint Petersburg residents settle in family-friendly Historic Kenwood, University Park, and Euclid-St. Paul with top rated schools including James B. Sanderlin K-8, Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School, and Perkins Elementary School.