Licensed Daycare in Sarasota, Florida
64 licensed daycares in Sarasota, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Florida licensing records.
Childcare costs in Sarasota
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 Sarasota 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 overviewQuick 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
- 60 kids
All Sarasota licensed centers
Page 4 of 5Orlando Cloud Nine Kids #5
Sarasota
Orlando Panda Kids Academy #2
Sarasota
Orlando Smart Start Academy #7
Sarasota
Orlando Sunflower Daycare
Sarasota
Orlando Wonder Years #3
Sarasota
St. Petersburg Childcare Academy #390
Sarasota
St. Petersburg Cloud Nine Kids #380
Sarasota
St. Petersburg KinderSmile #386
Sarasota
St. Petersburg Little Angels #383
Sarasota
St. Petersburg Playhouse Academy #388
Sarasota
St. Petersburg Smart Start Academy #382
Sarasota
Tallahassee Bright Futures Daycare #177
Sarasota
Tallahassee Childcare Academy #174
Sarasota
Tallahassee KinderSmile #170
Sarasota
Tallahassee Learning Center #173
Sarasota
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