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Licensed Daycare in Boca Raton, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Boca Raton?

Statewide averages in Florida run roughly $1110/month for infants and $790/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Boca Raton daycares?

All licensed Florida centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:11 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Boca Raton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Boca Raton?

Florida families can apply for School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) (intake: (866) 357-3239). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Boca Raton

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 Boca Raton 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 overview

Quick 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

33496 16 33432 16 33486 10 33431 8 33498 4 33487 4 33434 4 33433 4

Program types in Boca Raton

Licensed Group Child Care Home

16 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

16 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Before & After School Care

All Boca Raton licensed centers

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F Family Daycare

Fort Lauderdale Sunflower Daycare #283

Boca Raton

School Age (5+) Cap 83

F Preschool

Fort Lauderdale Wonder Years #285

Boca Raton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Tampa #323

Boca Raton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 105

H Infant Care

Happy Days Hialeah Daycare #526

Boca Raton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 54

H Infant Care

Happy Days St. Petersburg Daycare #109

Boca Raton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 27

H Group Care

Hialeah ABC Childcare #522

Boca Raton

School Age (5+) Cap 105

H Before/After School

Hialeah Children's Place #525

Boca Raton

School Age (5+) Cap 107

H Head Start

Hialeah Creative Kids #492

Boca Raton

2 years - 12 years Cap 89

H Montessori

Hialeah Golden Gate Daycare #495

Boca Raton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 86

H Infant Care

Hialeah Precious Moments #494

Boca Raton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

J Licensed Center

Jacksonville Bright Futures Daycare #1122

Boca Raton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 76

J Montessori

Jacksonville Childcare Academy #153

Boca Raton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 26

J Group Care

Jacksonville Generations Daycare #1156

Boca Raton

School Age (5+) Cap 58

J Group Care

Jacksonville Generations Daycare #148

Boca Raton

School Age (5+) Cap 94

J Group Care

Jacksonville Kids First Academy #1124

Boca Raton

School Age (5+) Cap 44

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Boca Raton, Florida?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Boca Raton, Florida, sourced from Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Boca Raton?

Statewide averages in Florida run roughly $1110/month for infants and $790/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Boca Raton daycares?

All licensed Florida centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:11 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Boca Raton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Boca Raton?

Florida families can apply for School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) (intake: (866) 357-3239). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Boca Raton daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.