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Licensed Daycare in Panama City Beac, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Panama City Beac?

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 Panama City Beac 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 Panama City Beac typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Panama City Beac?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Panama City Beac

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 Panama City Beac 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

32413 16 32408 8

Program types in Panama City Beac

Licensed Group Child Care Home

8 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

All Panama City Beac licensed centers

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A Infant Care

Active Kids Miami #522

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Miami #519

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 109

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Tallahassee #479

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

H Infant Care

Hialeah ABC Childcare #102

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 117

H Group Care

Hialeah Kids First Academy #98

Panama City Beac

School Age (5+) Cap 46

H Preschool

Hialeah Sunshine Daycare #99

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 33

H Group Care

Hollywood Panda Kids Academy #440

Panama City Beac

School Age (5+) Cap 25

H Preschool

Hollywood Wonder Years #441

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

J Infant Care

Jacksonville Panda Kids Academy #728

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

J Montessori

Jacksonville Wonder Years #729

Panama City Beac

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 27

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Pembroke Pines #63

Panama City Beac

School Age (5+) Cap 116

M Group Care

Miami Little Angels #518

Panama City Beac

School Age (5+) Cap 56

N Infant Care

Nurturing Hearts Hollywood #444

Panama City Beac

Preschool (2-5) Cap 43

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Jacksonville #732

Panama City Beac

School Age (5+) Cap 101

O Group Care

Orlando Bright Futures Daycare #312

Panama City Beac

School Age (5+) Cap 101

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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 Panama City Beac, Florida?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Panama City Beac, 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 Panama City Beac?

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 Panama City Beac 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 Panama City Beac typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Panama City Beac?

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 Panama City Beac 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.