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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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H Preschool

Hollywood Cloud Nine Kids #401

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

H Licensed Center

Hollywood Panda Kids Academy #398

Tallahassee

Infants & Toddlers Cap 78

H Before/After School

Hollywood Smart Start Academy #403

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 93

H Montessori

Hollywood Sunflower Daycare #397

Tallahassee

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 58

H Family Daycare

Hollywood Wonder Years #399

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 25

J Montessori

Jacksonville Cloud Nine Kids #689

Tallahassee

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71

J Head Start

Jacksonville Panda Kids Academy #686

Tallahassee

2 years - 12 years Cap 46

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Smart Start Academy #691

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 60

J Preschool

Jacksonville Sunflower Daycare #685

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 102

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Wonder Years #687

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 17

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks Pembroke Pines #21

Tallahassee

Infants & Toddlers Cap 57

K Infant Care

Kids R Us Pembroke Pines #19

Tallahassee

Preschool (2-5) Cap 51

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Pembroke Pines #52

Tallahassee

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 58

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Port St. Lucie #226

Tallahassee

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 55

L Family Daycare

La Petite Academy Tallahassee #442

Tallahassee

School Age (5+) Cap 66

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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.