Licensed Daycare in Tampa, Florida
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Tampa
ChildCare Aware reports the Florida average full-time cost at $1,110/month for infant care and $790/month for preschool. City-level prices in Tampa vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Florida families may also qualify for School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) (intake: (866) 357-3239).
Full Florida licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:11
- Avg capacity
- 68 kids
All Tampa licensed centers
Page 2 of 2Jacksonville Smart Start Academy #229
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La Petite Academy Hialeah #571
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Little Hearts Pembroke Pines #544
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Little Hearts Tampa #400
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Miami Bright Beginnings #31
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Miami Rainbow Learning Center #23
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Pembroke Pines KinderSmile #536
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Pembroke Pines Wonder Years #528
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St. Petersburg KinderCare #194
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St. Petersburg Sunshine Daycare #186
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Tampa Children's Place #408
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Tampa KinderSmile #392
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Tampa Little Scholars #416
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