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Licensed Daycare in Lake Worth, Florida

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

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 Worth 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 Worth typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Lake Worth?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Lake Worth

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 Worth 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

33461 18 33460 8 33467 3 33462 2 33463 1

Program types in Lake Worth

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Head Start Center

8 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Lake Worth licensed centers

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K Head Start

Kids R Us Tampa #337

Lake Worth

2 years - 12 years Cap 112

L Licensed Center

Little Genius St. Petersburg #127

Lake Worth

Infants & Toddlers Cap 108

P Head Start

Pembroke Pines Discovery Preschool #473

Lake Worth

2 years - 12 years Cap 79

P Family Daycare

Pembroke Pines KinderCare #470

Lake Worth

School Age (5+) Cap 74

S Family Daycare

St. Petersburg Cloud Nine Kids #128

Lake Worth

School Age (5+) Cap 25

S Head Start

St. Petersburg Little Angels #131

Lake Worth

2 years - 12 years Cap 46

T Before/After School

Tampa Learning Tree #338

Lake Worth

School Age (5+) Cap 38

T Licensed Center

Tampa Panda Kids Academy #341

Lake Worth

Infants & Toddlers Cap 17

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Cape Coral #88

Lake Worth

2 years - 12 years Cap 67

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Lake Worth, Florida?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Lake Worth, 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 Worth?

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 Worth 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 Worth typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Lake Worth?

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 Worth 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.