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Licensed Daycare in Pensacola, Florida

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

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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Pensacola?

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 Pensacola

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 Pensacola 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: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

32505 9 32503 9 32501 9 32534 8 32526 8 32514 8 32508 8 32507 8

Program types in Pensacola

Licensed Group Child Care Home

12 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

12 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

All Pensacola licensed centers

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P Family Daycare

Pembroke Pines Golden Gate Daycare #102

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 101

P Preschool

Pembroke Pines Learning Tree #104

Pensacola

Preschool (2-5) Cap 79

P Infant Care

Pembroke Pines Panda Kids Academy #107

Pensacola

Preschool (2-5) Cap 112

P Licensed Center

Pembroke Pines Precious Moments #101

Pensacola

Infants & Toddlers Cap 102

P Before/After School

Pembroke Pines Sunflower Daycare #106

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 33

P Montessori

Pembroke Pines Wonder Years #108

Pensacola

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 42

P Licensed Center

Port St. Lucie Creative Kids #315

Pensacola

Infants & Toddlers Cap 68

P Head Start

Port St. Lucie Discovery Preschool #311

Pensacola

2 years - 12 years Cap 56

P Preschool

Port St. Lucie Golden Gate Daycare #318

Pensacola

Preschool (2-5) Cap 46

P Montessori

Port St. Lucie Little Scholars #314

Pensacola

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 36

P Group Care

Port St. Lucie Precious Moments #317

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 36

P Before/After School

Port St. Lucie Stepping Stones #312

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 65

T Montessori

Tallahassee Bright Beginnings #520

Pensacola

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 64

T Family Daycare

Tallahassee Children's Place #522

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 35

T Group Care

Tallahassee Creative Kids #531

Pensacola

School Age (5+) Cap 116

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

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Pensacola, Florida?

Our directory lists 80 licensed childcare centers in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola?

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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Pensacola?

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 Pensacola 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.