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Licensed Daycare in Fort Pierce, Florida

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

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 Pierce 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 Pierce typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Pierce?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Fort Pierce

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 Pierce 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: 57 kids

ZIP codes covered

34950 13 34951 12 34946 12 34945 12 34981 6 34982 4 34949 4 34947 4

Program types in Fort Pierce

Licensed Family Daycare Home

12 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

12 centers

Head Start Center

12 centers

Before & After School Care

All Fort Pierce licensed centers

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H Head Start

Happy Days Miami Daycare #328

Fort Pierce

2 years - 12 years Cap 21

H Infant Care

Hollywood ABC Childcare #252

Fort Pierce

Preschool (2-5) Cap 88

H Montessori

Hollywood Bright Beginnings #253

Fort Pierce

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 23

H Family Daycare

Hollywood Children's Place #255

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 21

H Before/After School

Hollywood Early Learning Center #251

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 31

H Family Daycare

Hollywood Little Scholars #263

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 103

J Group Care

Jacksonville ABC Childcare #540

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 62

J Preschool

Jacksonville Bright Beginnings #541

Fort Pierce

Preschool (2-5) Cap 16

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Children's Place #543

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 19

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Early Learning Center #539

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 44

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Little Scholars #551

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 29

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks St. Petersburg #501

Fort Pierce

Preschool (2-5) Cap 96

K Licensed Center

Kids R Us Miami #340

Fort Pierce

Infants & Toddlers Cap 47

K Head Start

Kids R Us St. Petersburg #499

Fort Pierce

2 years - 12 years Cap 103

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Miami #331

Fort Pierce

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 38

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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 Fort Pierce, Florida?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Fort Pierce, 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 Pierce?

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 Pierce 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 Pierce typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Pierce?

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 Pierce 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.