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Licensed Daycare in West Palm Beach, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in West Palm 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 West Palm 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 West Palm Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in West Palm 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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in West Palm 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 West Palm 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: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

33407 37 33401 19 33405 16 33414 8 33413 8 33403 3 33411 1 33406 1

Program types in West Palm Beach

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Head Start Center

8 centers

Before & After School Care

All West Palm Beach licensed centers

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C Head Start

Cape Coral Discovery Preschool #56

West Palm Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 90

C Preschool

Cape Coral Golden Gate Daycare #63

West Palm Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 113

C Family Daycare

Cape Coral KinderCare #53

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 58

C Before/After School

Cape Coral Learning Tree #65

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 101

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Jacksonville #1113

West Palm Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 102

F Infant Care

First Steps Cape Coral #58

West Palm Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 45

F Licensed Center

First Steps Fort Lauderdale #274

West Palm Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 101

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale Early Learning Center #263

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 48

F Family Daycare

Fort Lauderdale Little Scholars #275

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 55

F Montessori

Fort Lauderdale Stepping Stones #273

West Palm Beach

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 41

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Fort Lauderdale #266

West Palm Beach

Infants & Toddlers Cap 86

H Group Care

Happy Days Fort Lauderdale Daycare #268

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 23

H Head Start

Happy Days Hialeah Daycare #484

West Palm Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 113

H Preschool

Hialeah Children's Place #483

West Palm Beach

Preschool (2-5) Cap 53

H Head Start

Hialeah Kids First Academy #476

West Palm Beach

2 years - 12 years Cap 107

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in West Palm Beach, Florida?

Our directory lists 48 licensed childcare centers in West Palm 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 West Palm 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 West Palm 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 West Palm Beach typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in West Palm 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 West Palm 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.