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Licensed Daycare in Zephyrhills, Florida

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

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 Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Zephyrhills?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,110/mo

Florida avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Zephyrhills

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 Zephyrhills 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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

33541 16 33544 8

Program types in Zephyrhills

Licensed Group Child Care Home

4 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

4 centers

Head Start Center

4 centers

All Zephyrhills licensed centers

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A Head Start

Active Kids Cape Coral #120

Zephyrhills

2 years - 12 years Cap 47

C Preschool

Cape Coral KinderSmile #119

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 113

C Infant Care

Cape Coral Learning Center #122

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 113

F Montessori

Fort Lauderdale Cloud Nine Kids #329

Zephyrhills

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 64

F Group Care

Fort Lauderdale Little Angels #332

Zephyrhills

School Age (5+) Cap 111

G Group Care

Growing Minds Jacksonville #1172

Zephyrhills

School Age (5+) Cap 50

H Preschool

Hialeah Learning Tree #539

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 114

H Infant Care

Hialeah Panda Kids Academy #542

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 96

J Licensed Center

Jacksonville ABC Childcare #1170

Zephyrhills

Infants & Toddlers Cap 55

J Head Start

Jacksonville Bright Futures Daycare #198

Zephyrhills

2 years - 12 years Cap 61

J Montessori

Jacksonville Early Learning Center #1169

Zephyrhills

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 110

J Infant Care

Jacksonville Kids First Academy #200

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 104

J Preschool

Jacksonville Rainbow Learning Center #197

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 40

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Hialeah #540

Zephyrhills

2 years - 12 years Cap 31

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Fort Lauderdale #330

Zephyrhills

Infants & Toddlers Cap 120

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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 Zephyrhills, Florida?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Zephyrhills, 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 Zephyrhills?

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 Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Zephyrhills?

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 Zephyrhills 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.