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Licensed Daycare in Tallahassee, Florida

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

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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Tallahassee?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Tallahassee

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 Tallahassee 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: 72 kids

ZIP codes covered

32308 13 32399 12 32301 11 32311 8 32310 8 32303 8 32304 5 32312 4

Program types in Tallahassee

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Head Start Center

8 centers

Before & After School Care

8 centers

All Tallahassee licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Hollywood #433

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 110

A Montessori

ABC Academy Jacksonville #721

Tallahassee

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 114

A Preschool

ABC Academy Pembroke Pines #16

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

A Before/After School

ABC Academy Port St. Lucie #232

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 23

A Head Start

Active Kids Miami #480

Tallahassee

2 years - 12 years Cap 97

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Miami #477

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 73

F Group Care

First Steps Port St. Lucie #229

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 93

G Head Start

Growing Minds Tallahassee #437

Tallahassee

2 years - 12 years Cap 95

H Infant Care

Happy Days Tallahassee Daycare #439

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

H Head Start

Hialeah ABC Childcare #60

Tallahassee

2 years - 12 years Cap 98

H Before/After School

Hialeah Bright Beginnings #61

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 108

H Preschool

Hialeah Early Learning Center #59

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

H Licensed Center

Hialeah Kids First Academy #56

Tallahassee

Infants & Toddlers Cap 16

H Preschool

Hialeah Playhouse Academy #91

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 105

H Family Daycare

Hialeah Sunshine Daycare #57

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 61

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Tallahassee, Florida?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee 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.