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Licensed Daycare in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Santa Rosa Beach?

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 Santa Rosa Beach 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 Santa Rosa Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Santa Rosa Beach?

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 Santa Rosa Beach

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 Santa Rosa Beach 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: 77 kids

ZIP codes covered

32459 8

Program types in Santa Rosa Beach

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

All Santa Rosa Beach licensed centers

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F Infant Care

First Steps Jacksonville #760

Santa Rosa Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

H Infant Care

Happy Days Pembroke Pines Daycare #91

Santa Rosa Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

L Infant Care

Little Genius Orlando #340

Santa Rosa Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 26

T Infant Care

Tallahassee Little Stars Daycare #511

Santa Rosa Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 96

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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 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida?

Our directory lists 8 licensed childcare centers in Santa Rosa Beach, 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 Santa Rosa Beach?

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 Santa Rosa Beach 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 Santa Rosa Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Santa Rosa Beach?

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 Santa Rosa Beach 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.