Licensed Daycare in Florida
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Florida Childcare Licensing
In Florida, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:11 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care LicensingQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:11
- Avg infant cost
- $1,110/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $790/mo
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Florida families can apply for School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (866) 357-3239
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