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Licensed Daycare in Hudson, Florida

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

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 Hudson 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 Hudson typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hudson?

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 .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Hudson

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 Hudson 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: 67 kids

ZIP codes covered

34669 16

Program types in Hudson

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Hudson licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy St. Petersburg #454

Hudson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 16

C Family Daycare

Cape Coral KinderSmile #413

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 114

C Preschool

Cape Coral Playhouse Academy #415

Hudson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

H Before/After School

Hollywood Rainbow Learning Center #203

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 31

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Rainbow Learning Center #491

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 35

L Preschool

La Petite Academy Orlando #73

Hudson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 108

L Montessori

Little Hearts Hollywood #205

Hudson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 57

L Preschool

Little Hearts Jacksonville #493

Hudson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 84

M Montessori

Miami Bright Beginnings #283

Hudson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 50

M Before/After School

Miami Early Learning Center #281

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 100

O Family Daycare

Orlando KinderCare #71

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 29

P Before/After School

Port St. Lucie Cloud Nine Kids #32

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 84

P Montessori

Port St. Lucie Smart Start Academy #34

Hudson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 91

S Before/After School

St. Petersburg Little Scholars #452

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 74

T Family Daycare

Tallahassee Learning Tree #242

Hudson

School Age (5+) Cap 49

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hudson, Florida?

Our directory lists 16 licensed childcare centers in Hudson, 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 Hudson?

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 Hudson 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 Hudson typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hudson?

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 Hudson 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.