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Licensed Daycare in Milton, Florida

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

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 Milton 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 Milton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Milton?

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 Milton

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 Milton 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

32570 16 32571 1

Program types in Milton

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

All Milton licensed centers

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F Head Start

First Steps Hollywood #514

Milton

2 years - 12 years Cap 17

F Licensed Center

First Steps Jacksonville #802

Milton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 39

F Infant Care

First Steps Miami #586

Milton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 118

H Infant Care

Happy Days Hollywood Daycare #508

Milton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

H Group Care

Happy Days Jacksonville Daycare #796

Milton

School Age (5+) Cap 25

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Pembroke Pines Daycare #133

Milton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 35

H Head Start

Hialeah Generations Daycare #172

Milton

2 years - 12 years Cap 113

K Group Care

Kids R Us Orlando #376

Milton

School Age (5+) Cap 30

K Head Start

Kids R Us Tampa

Milton

2 years - 12 years Cap 33

L Infant Care

Little Genius Hialeah #166

Milton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 81

L Licensed Center

Little Genius Orlando #382

Milton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 106

P Infant Care

Port St. Lucie Little Stars Daycare #337

Milton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111

T Group Care

Tallahassee Generations Daycare #547

Milton

School Age (5+) Cap 35

T Licensed Center

Tallahassee Little Stars Daycare #553

Milton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 112

T Group Care

Tiny Tots of Pembroke Pines #127

Milton

School Age (5+) Cap 29

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 Milton, Florida?

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

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 Milton 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 Milton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Milton?

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 Milton 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.