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Licensed Daycare in Deerfield Beach, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Deerfield Beach?

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 Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Deerfield Beach?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Deerfield Beach

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 Deerfield Beach 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: 59 kids

ZIP codes covered

33442 10 33441 10 1

Program types in Deerfield Beach

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Deerfield Beach licensed centers

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C Before/After School

Cape Coral Childcare Academy #81

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 22

C Infant Care

Cape Coral Little Stars Daycare #82

Deerfield Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 62

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Fort Lauderdale #291

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 33

F Infant Care

First Steps Tampa #331

Deerfield Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 75

F Group Care

Fort Lauderdale Generations Daycare #292

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 42

H Group Care

Happy Days Jacksonville Daycare #1132

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 34

H Before/After School

Hialeah Wonder Years #501

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 63

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Children's Place #1131

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 59

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Sunshine Daycare #159

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 81

K Group Care

Kids R Us St. Petersburg #121

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 88

L Infant Care

Little Genius Hialeah #502

Deerfield Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 95

P Family Daycare

Pembroke Pines Sunshine Daycare #462

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 32

S Family Daycare

St. Petersburg Golden Gate Daycare #120

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 67

T Before/After School

Tampa Stepping Stones #330

Deerfield Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 85

T Infant Care

Tiny Tots of Jacksonville #160

Deerfield Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Deerfield Beach, Florida?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Deerfield Beach, 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 Deerfield Beach?

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 Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Deerfield Beach?

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 Deerfield Beach 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.