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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 .

48 licensed daycares in West Palm Beach, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Florida licensing records.

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

Before & After School Care

All West Palm Beach licensed centers

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C Before/After School

Cape Coral Learning Tree #65

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 101

F Before/After School

Fort Lauderdale Early Learning Center #263

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 48

H Before/After School

Hialeah KinderCare #485

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 28

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Cloud Nine Kids #143

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 57

J Before/After School

Jacksonville Learning Tree #1103

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 74

P Before/After School

Pembroke Pines Little Scholars #434

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 73

S Before/After School

St. Petersburg KinderSmile #92

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 94

T Before/After School

Tampa Rainbow Learning Center #314

West Palm Beach

School Age (5+) Cap 94

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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.