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Licensed Daycare in Quail Heights, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Quail Heights?

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 Quail Heights 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 Quail Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Quail Heights?

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 .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Quail Heights

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 Quail Heights 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).

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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

33189 9 33190 8 33177 8 33170 8 33187 7

Program types in Quail Heights

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Before & After School Care

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

All Quail Heights licensed centers

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S Montessori

St. Petersburg Childcare Academy #54

Quail Heights

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 47

S Before/After School

St. Petersburg Cloud Nine Kids #44

Quail Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 118

S Montessori

St. Petersburg Learning Tree #38

Quail Heights

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 96

S Licensed Center

St. Petersburg Little Stars Daycare #55

Quail Heights

Infants & Toddlers Cap 120

S Family Daycare

St. Petersburg Rainbow Learning Center #56

Quail Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 75

T Head Start

Tampa Generations Daycare #265

Quail Heights

2 years - 12 years Cap 71

T Before/After School

Tampa KinderSmile #266

Quail Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 76

T Family Daycare

Tampa Learning Tree #254

Quail Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 77

T Preschool

Tampa Little Scholars #248

Quail Heights

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Hialeah #436

Quail Heights

2 years - 12 years Cap 85

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How many licensed daycare centers are in Quail Heights, Florida?

Our directory lists 40 licensed childcare centers in Quail Heights, 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 Quail Heights?

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 Quail Heights 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 Quail Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Quail Heights?

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 Quail Heights 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.