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Licensed Daycare in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Fort Lauderdale?

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Lauderdale?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Fort Lauderdale

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 Fort Lauderdale 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: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

33394 16 33388 16 33327 16 33311 9 33315 8 33312 8 33313 4 33308 4

Program types in Fort Lauderdale

Licensed Group Child Care Home

12 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

12 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

12 centers

Before & After School Care

12 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Head Start Center

8 centers

All Fort Lauderdale licensed centers

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J Infant Care

Jacksonville Discovery Preschool #128

Fort Lauderdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 43

J Licensed Center

Jacksonville Generations Daycare #106

Fort Lauderdale

Infants & Toddlers Cap 91

J Infant Care

Jacksonville Generations Daycare #1072

Fort Lauderdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 29

J Licensed Center

Jacksonville Kids First Academy #1082

Fort Lauderdale

Infants & Toddlers Cap 66

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville KinderSmile #107

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 116

J Head Start

Jacksonville Learning Center #110

Fort Lauderdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 46

J Head Start

Jacksonville Little Stars Daycare #1078

Fort Lauderdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 39

J Group Care

Jacksonville Precious Moments #1100

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 89

J Group Care

Jacksonville Primrose School #1092

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 76

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Rainbow Learning Center #1079

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 77

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Sunshine Daycare #1083

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 15

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks St. Petersburg #81

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 64

K Group Care

Kids R Us Cape Coral #22

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 79

K Head Start

Kids R Us Fort Lauderdale #238

Fort Lauderdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 54

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Jacksonville #127

Fort Lauderdale

School Age (5+) Cap 114

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Our directory lists 72 licensed childcare centers in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale?

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Lauderdale?

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 Fort Lauderdale 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.