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Licensed Daycare in Fort Myers, Florida

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Fort Myers?

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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Myers?

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 .

64 licensed daycares in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers

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 Fort Myers 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

33916 13 33901 13 33907 12 33908 10 33917 8 33913 8 33903 8 33912 5

Program types in Fort Myers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

Before & After School Care

8 centers

All Fort Myers licensed centers

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J Licensed Center

Jacksonville Discovery Preschool #338

Fort Myers

Infants & Toddlers Cap 106

J Montessori

Jacksonville Early Learning Center #329

Fort Myers

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 66

J Before/After School

Jacksonville KinderCare #335

Fort Myers

School Age (5+) Cap 46

J Infant Care

Jacksonville Primrose School #336

Fort Myers

Preschool (2-5) Cap 46

J Family Daycare

Jacksonville Stepping Stones #339

Fort Myers

School Age (5+) Cap 79

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Tampa #507

Fort Myers

Preschool (2-5) Cap 118

K Group Care

Kids R Us St. Petersburg #289

Fort Myers

School Age (5+) Cap 50

L Infant Care

Little Genius Tallahassee #79

Fort Myers

Preschool (2-5) Cap 73

M Group Care

Miami Creative Kids #126

Fort Myers

School Age (5+) Cap 55

M Infant Care

Miami Discovery Preschool #122

Fort Myers

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

M Before/After School

Miami Golden Gate Daycare #129

Fort Myers

School Age (5+) Cap 108

M Preschool

Miami KinderCare #119

Fort Myers

Preschool (2-5) Cap 79

M Family Daycare

Miami Little Scholars #125

Fort Myers

School Age (5+) Cap 93

M Head Start

Miami Precious Moments #128

Fort Myers

2 years - 12 years Cap 60

M Montessori

Miami Stepping Stones #123

Fort Myers

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 94

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Fort Myers, Florida?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers?

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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Fort Myers?

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 Fort Myers 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.