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Licensed Daycare in Plant City, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Plant City?

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 Plant City 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 Plant City typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Plant City?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Plant City

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 Plant City 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

33567 8 33566 8 33565 8 33563 2

Program types in Plant City

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

All Plant City licensed centers

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L Montessori

La Petite Academy Jacksonville #1177

Plant City

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 88

L Preschool

Little Hearts Cape Coral #127

Plant City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 74

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Hialeah #546

Plant City

School Age (5+) Cap 31

P Infant Care

Pembroke Pines ABC Childcare #507

Plant City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 21

P Montessori

Pembroke Pines Bright Beginnings #508

Plant City

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 76

S Licensed Center

St. Petersburg Panda Kids Academy #167

Plant City

Infants & Toddlers Cap 38

S Montessori

St. Petersburg Sunflower Daycare #166

Plant City

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 95

T Group Care

Tampa Creative Kids #375

Plant City

School Age (5+) Cap 67

T Head Start

Tampa Precious Moments #377

Plant City

2 years - 12 years Cap 98

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Plant City, Florida?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Plant City, 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 Plant City?

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 Plant City 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 Plant City typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Plant City?

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 Plant City 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.