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Licensed Daycare in Wildwood, Florida

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

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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Wildwood?

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 Wildwood

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 Wildwood 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: 67 kids

ZIP codes covered

34785 8

Program types in Wildwood

Licensed Family Daycare Home

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

All Wildwood licensed centers

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E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Cape Coral #453

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 50

H Before/After School

Hollywood Childcare Academy #243

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 94

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Childcare Academy #531

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 119

M Before/After School

Miami Sunshine Daycare #321

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 77

O Family Daycare

Orlando Children's Place #111

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 36

P Before/After School

Port St. Lucie Wonder Years #72

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 47

S Before/After School

St. Petersburg Stepping Stones #492

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 82

T Family Daycare

Tallahassee Golden Gate Daycare #282

Wildwood

School Age (5+) Cap 37

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Wildwood, Florida?

Our directory lists 8 licensed childcare centers in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood?

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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Wildwood?

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 Wildwood 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.