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Licensed Daycare in Pensacola, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Pensacola?

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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Pensacola?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Pensacola

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 Pensacola 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: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

32505 9 32503 9 32501 9 32534 8 32526 8 32514 8 32508 8 32507 8

Program types in Pensacola

Licensed Group Child Care Home

12 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

12 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

All Pensacola licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids Jacksonville #780

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 68

G Group Care

Growing Minds Hialeah #146

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 73

H Group Care

Happy Days Tallahassee Daycare #523

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 44

H Group Care

Hollywood Little Angels #488

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 102

K Group Care

Kids R Us Pembroke Pines #103

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 57

L Group Care

Little Genius Jacksonville #772

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 112

M Group Care

Miami Learning Center #566

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 45

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Pembroke Pines #111

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 112

O Group Care

Orlando ABC Childcare #360

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 69

O Group Care

Orlando Little Stars Daycare #352

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 53

P Group Care

Port St. Lucie Precious Moments #317

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 36

T Group Care

Tallahassee Creative Kids #531

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 116

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Pensacola, Florida?

Our directory lists 80 licensed childcare centers in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola?

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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Pensacola?

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 Pensacola 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.