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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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P Licensed Center

Pembroke Pines Bright Futures Daycare #501

Zephyrhills

Infants & Toddlers Cap 45

P Group Care

Pembroke Pines Kids First Academy #503

Zephyrhills

School Age (5+) Cap 52

P Montessori

Pembroke Pines Rainbow Learning Center #500

Zephyrhills

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 25

S Licensed Center

St. Petersburg Creative Kids #159

Zephyrhills

Infants & Toddlers Cap 19

S Montessori

St. Petersburg Little Scholars #158

Zephyrhills

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 82

S Group Care

St. Petersburg Precious Moments #161

Zephyrhills

School Age (5+) Cap 87

T Infant Care

Tampa Discovery Preschool #371

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 28

T Preschool

Tampa KinderCare #368

Zephyrhills

Preschool (2-5) Cap 114

T Head Start

Tampa Primrose School #369

Zephyrhills

2 years - 12 years Cap 115

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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.