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Licensed Daycare in Hialeah, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Hialeah?

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 Hialeah 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 Hialeah typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hialeah?

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 Hialeah

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 Hialeah 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: 66 kids

ZIP codes covered

33010 11 33012 9 33016 8 33015 7 33014 7 33013 7

Program types in Hialeah

Licensed Family Daycare Home

7 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

7 centers

Head Start Center

7 centers

Before & After School Care

7 centers

Preschool Program

4 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

All Hialeah licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Tampa #166

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 114

A Head Start

Active Kids Fort Lauderdale #126

Hialeah

2 years - 12 years Cap 20

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Fort Lauderdale #123

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 81

F Infant Care

First Steps Tampa #163

Hialeah

Preschool (2-5) Cap 93

F Group Care

Fort Lauderdale Generations Daycare #124

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 94

F Preschool

Fort Lauderdale KinderSmile #125

Hialeah

Preschool (2-5) Cap 49

F Licensed Center

Fort Lauderdale Little Angels #122

Hialeah

Infants & Toddlers Cap 21

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale Playhouse Academy #127

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 35

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Jacksonville #962

Hialeah

Infants & Toddlers Cap 50

H Group Care

Happy Days Jacksonville Daycare #964

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 73

H Montessori

Hialeah Cloud Nine Kids #335

Hialeah

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 67

H Head Start

Hialeah Panda Kids Academy #332

Hialeah

2 years - 12 years Cap 20

H Family Daycare

Hialeah Smart Start Academy #337

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 50

H Before/After School

Hialeah Wonder Years #333

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 35

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Children's Place #963

Hialeah

School Age (5+) Cap 117

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hialeah, Florida?

Our directory lists 42 licensed childcare centers in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah?

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 Hialeah 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 Hialeah typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hialeah?

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 Hialeah 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.