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Licensed Daycare in Ocala, Florida

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

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 Ocala 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 Ocala typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Ocala?

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 .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Ocala

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 Ocala 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

34474 11 34471 10 34470 9 34482 8 34481 8 34480 8 34479 8 34476 8

Program types in Ocala

Licensed Group Child Care Home

12 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

12 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

12 centers

Before & After School Care

12 centers

All Ocala licensed centers

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F Licensed Center

First Steps Jacksonville #466

Ocala

Infants & Toddlers Cap 70

F Infant Care

First Steps Miami #250

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale Childcare Academy #591

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 102

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Cape Coral #386

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Cape Coral Daycare #388

Ocala

Infants & Toddlers Cap 63

H Infant Care

Happy Days Hollywood Daycare #172

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 108

H Group Care

Happy Days Jacksonville Daycare #460

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 92

H Before/After School

Hollywood Children's Place #171

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 85

H Infant Care

Hollywood Creative Kids #180

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 36

H Group Care

Hollywood Discovery Preschool #176

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 21

H Montessori

Hollywood KinderCare #173

Ocala

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 98

H Before/After School

Hollywood Little Scholars #179

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 70

H Licensed Center

Hollywood Primrose School #174

Ocala

Infants & Toddlers Cap 93

H Preschool

Hollywood Stepping Stones #177

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 24

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Children's Place #459

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 53

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

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Ocala, Florida?

Our directory lists 88 licensed childcare centers in Ocala, 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 Ocala?

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 Ocala 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 Ocala typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Ocala?

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 Ocala 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.