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Licensed Daycare in Hollywood, Florida

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

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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hollywood?

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 Hollywood

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 Hollywood 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

33025 14 33021 13 33020 11 33026 8 33028 7 33027 7 33019 7 3

Program types in Hollywood

Montessori School

8 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

Before & After School Care

7 centers

All Hollywood licensed centers

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E Preschool

Explorer Kids Hialeah #339

Hollywood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 21

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Orlando #555

Hollywood

School Age (5+) Cap 79

F Group Care

First Steps Jacksonville #4

Hollywood

School Age (5+) Cap 35

F Licensed Center

First Steps Jacksonville #970

Hollywood

Infants & Toddlers Cap 113

F Infant Care

First Steps Pembroke Pines #307

Hollywood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

F Montessori

Fort Lauderdale Childcare Academy #129

Hollywood

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 51

F Montessori

Fort Lauderdale Early Learning Center #137

Hollywood

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 24

F Head Start

Fort Lauderdale Kids First Academy #134

Hollywood

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

F Licensed Center

Fort Lauderdale Little Stars Daycare #130

Hollywood

Infants & Toddlers Cap 68

F Family Daycare

Fort Lauderdale Rainbow Learning Center #131

Hollywood

School Age (5+) Cap 63

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale Sunshine Daycare #135

Hollywood

School Age (5+) Cap 75

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Port St. Lucie #515

Hollywood

Infants & Toddlers Cap 86

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Pembroke Pines Daycare #301

Hollywood

Infants & Toddlers Cap 103

H Group Care

Happy Days Port St. Lucie Daycare #517

Hollywood

School Age (5+) Cap 80

H Family Daycare

Hialeah Childcare Academy #345

Hollywood

School Age (5+) Cap 54

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

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hollywood, Florida?

Our directory lists 53 licensed childcare centers in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood?

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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hollywood?

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 Hollywood 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.