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Licensed Daycare in Delray Beach, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Delray Beach?

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 Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Delray Beach?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Delray Beach

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 Delray Beach 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: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

33445 14 33483 13 33484 10 33446 8 33444 7 4

Program types in Delray Beach

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Head Start Center

8 centers

Before & After School Care

All Delray Beach licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Tampa #334

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 111

A Head Start

Active Kids Fort Lauderdale #294

Delray Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 93

C Licensed Center

Cape Coral Bright Futures Daycare #84

Delray Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 106

C Family Daycare

Cape Coral Little Scholars #101

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 48

C Montessori

Cape Coral Rainbow Learning Center #83

Delray Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 51

F Licensed Center

First Steps Cape Coral #100

Delray Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 99

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale KinderCare #311

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 38

F Preschool

Fort Lauderdale KinderSmile #293

Delray Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale Playhouse Academy #295

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 80

H Head Start

Happy Days Fort Lauderdale Daycare #310

Delray Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 47

H Montessori

Hialeah Cloud Nine Kids #503

Delray Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 30

H Family Daycare

Hialeah Early Learning Center #521

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 96

H Family Daycare

Hialeah Smart Start Academy #505

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 107

J Licensed Center

Jacksonville ABC Childcare #162

Delray Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 44

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Bright Beginnings #163

Delray Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 116

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Delray Beach, Florida?

Our directory lists 40 licensed childcare centers in Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach?

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 Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Delray Beach?

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 Delray Beach 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.