Some of the Best Daycares in Tallahassee, FL
Of Tallahassee's 209 daycares, 132 (63%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Florida's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.6 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Florida averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 172 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 35 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Tallahassee. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Florida methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Tallahassee
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Tallahassee: 3.7 (Sample of 209).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Tallahassee: 5.0 (Sample of 28).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Tallahassee: 3.6 (Sample of 209).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Tallahassee
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Tallahassee?
- There are 209 licensed child care providers in Tallahassee.
- What percentage of Tallahassee daycares have high quality ratings?
- 63% of Tallahassee daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Tallahassee?
- 172 center-based, 37 home-based providers operate in Tallahassee.
- How do Tallahassee daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Tallahassee daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Florida statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Florida?
- Florida offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Florida