Some of the Best Daycares in Tampa, FL
Of Tampa's 793 daycares, 593 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 3.9 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 426 centers, 80 group child care homes, and 287 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Tampa. 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 Tampa
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Tampa: 4.0 (Sample of 793).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Tampa: 5.0 (Sample of 113).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Tampa: 3.9 (Sample of 793).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Tampa
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Tampa?
- There are 793 licensed child care providers in Tampa.
- What percentage of Tampa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Tampa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Tampa?
- 426 center-based, 367 home-based providers operate in Tampa.
- How do Tampa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Tampa 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