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The Creative Pre-School

2746 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 323035.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first licensed
1987

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About The Creative Pre-School

The Creative Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Tallahassee, Florida. The state has licensed it since April 30, 1987, for up to 115 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: two months through five years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:15am - 6:00pm (fulltime)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Two months through five years
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and special-needs / inclusion care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumBeyond Centers & Circle Time Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsVPK Program
DiscountsTwo or more fulltime children receive $50 off regular tuition rate
AccreditationOther accreditation (national accreditation (accrediting body not named))
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Creative Pre-School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Leon County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Leon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$150
Home daycare$135

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Creative Pre-School

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1987
License number
#C02LE0234
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Creative Pre-School

Is The Creative Pre-School licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 30, 1987.

Does The Creative Pre-School have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can The Creative Pre-School care for?

115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are The Creative Pre-School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Creative Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (850) 386-1450 to ask.

What is The Creative Pre-School's phone number?

(850) 386-1450.

Where is The Creative Pre-School?

2746 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303. The nearest other daycare we list is Leon County Schools - Everhart Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).