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Licensed Daycare in Ocala, Florida

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

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 Ocala 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 Ocala typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Ocala?

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 .

88 licensed daycares in Ocala, 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 Ocala

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 Ocala 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: 69 kids

ZIP codes covered

34474 11 34471 10 34470 9 34482 8 34481 8 34480 8 34479 8 34476 8

Program types in Ocala

Licensed Group Child Care Home

Before & After School Care

12 centers

All Ocala licensed centers

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L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Port St. Lucie #4

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 51

L Preschool

Little Hearts Tallahassee #220

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 51

M Licensed Center

Miami Creative Kids #252

Ocala

Infants & Toddlers Cap 97

M Preschool

Miami Golden Gate Daycare #255

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 38

M Before/After School

Miami Learning Tree #257

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 110

M Montessori

Miami Little Scholars #251

Ocala

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 100

M Group Care

Miami Precious Moments #254

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 89

M Before/After School

Miami Stepping Stones #249

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 20

M Montessori

Miami Sunflower Daycare #259

Ocala

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 99

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Orlando #48

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 51

N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts St. Petersburg #423

Ocala

Infants & Toddlers Cap 86

O Family Daycare

Orlando Cloud Nine Kids #47

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 103

O Family Daycare

Orlando Golden Gate Daycare #39

Ocala

School Age (5+) Cap 118

O Preschool

Orlando Learning Tree #41

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 84

O Infant Care

Orlando Panda Kids Academy #44

Ocala

Preschool (2-5) Cap 77

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

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Ocala, Florida?

Our directory lists 88 licensed childcare centers in Ocala, 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 Ocala?

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 Ocala 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 Ocala typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Ocala?

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 Ocala 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.