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Licensed Daycare in Southside, Florida

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

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 Southside 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 Southside typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Southside?

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 .

16 licensed daycares in Southside, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Florida licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Southside

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 Southside 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

33813 8 33811 8

Program types in Southside

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Infant Care

4 centers

All Southside licensed centers

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C Preschool

Cape Coral Early Learning Center #215

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

F Infant Care

First Steps Miami #82

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 70

F Infant Care

Fort Lauderdale Little Stars Daycare #424

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 25

F Montessori

Fort Lauderdale Rainbow Learning Center #425

Southside

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 52

H Infant Care

Happy Days Hollywood Daycare #4

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 67

H Group Care

Happy Days Jacksonville Daycare #292

Southside

School Age (5+) Cap 79

H Montessori

Hollywood KinderCare #5

Southside

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 113

J Preschool

Jacksonville KinderCare #293

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 54

K Group Care

Kids R Us Tampa #463

Southside

School Age (5+) Cap 29

L Infant Care

Little Genius St. Petersburg #253

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 49

M Montessori

Miami Little Scholars #83

Southside

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 102

S Montessori

St. Petersburg Cloud Nine Kids #254

Southside

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 102

T Group Care

Tallahassee Generations Daycare #43

Southside

School Age (5+) Cap 87

T Preschool

Tallahassee KinderSmile #44

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 60

T Preschool

Tampa Learning Tree #464

Southside

Preschool (2-5) Cap 96

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Southside, Florida?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Southside, 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 Southside?

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 Southside 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 Southside typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Southside?

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 Southside 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.