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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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L Head Start

Little Genius Orlando #130

Fort Pierce

2 years - 12 years Cap 41

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Tallahassee #289

Fort Pierce

Infants & Toddlers Cap 19

L Preschool

Little Hearts Cape Coral #463

Fort Pierce

Preschool (2-5) Cap 101

M Licensed Center

Miami Discovery Preschool #332

Fort Pierce

Infants & Toddlers Cap 118

M Before/After School

Miami KinderCare #329

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 33

M Family Daycare

Miami Learning Tree #341

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 39

M Infant Care

Miami Primrose School #330

Fort Pierce

Preschool (2-5) Cap 107

M Family Daycare

Miami Stepping Stones #333

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 82

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Tallahassee #291

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 66

O Before/After School

Orlando Cloud Nine Kids #131

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 40

O Group Care

Orlando Creative Kids #120

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 97

O Before/After School

Orlando Golden Gate Daycare #123

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 18

O Family Daycare

Orlando Little Scholars #119

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 20

O Head Start

Orlando Precious Moments #122

Fort Pierce

2 years - 12 years Cap 37

P Family Daycare

Port St. Lucie Childcare Academy #84

Fort Pierce

School Age (5+) Cap 23

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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.