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Licensed Daycare in Lake Hamilton, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Lake Hamilton?

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 Lake Hamilton 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 Lake Hamilton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Lake Hamilton?

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 .

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Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Lake Hamilton

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 Lake Hamilton 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: 61 kids

ZIP codes covered

33851 8

Program types in Lake Hamilton

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Lake Hamilton licensed centers

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C Before/After School

Cape Coral Learning Tree #233

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 117

F Family Daycare

Fort Lauderdale Little Scholars #443

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 85

H Family Daycare

Hollywood Cloud Nine Kids #23

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 78

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Cloud Nine Kids #311

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 33

M Family Daycare

Miami KinderSmile #101

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 75

S Family Daycare

St. Petersburg Early Learning Center #272

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 38

T Before/After School

Tallahassee KinderCare #62

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 27

T Before/After School

Tampa Rainbow Learning Center #482

Lake Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 40

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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 Lake Hamilton, Florida?

Our directory lists 8 licensed childcare centers in Lake Hamilton, 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 Lake Hamilton?

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 Lake Hamilton 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 Lake Hamilton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Lake Hamilton?

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 Lake Hamilton 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.