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Daycare centers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

76 licensed programs · 47 accept subsidy · 32 with Google ratings

A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.

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American Eagle Academy II, Fort Lauderdale
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American Eagle Academy II

Fort Lauderdale · 33309 · 5.0 (68 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
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Precious Promise Academy

Fort Lauderdale · 33309 · 4.7 (120 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Growing Stars Child Care, Fort Lauderdale
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Growing Stars Child Care

Fort Lauderdale · 33311 · 4.8 (28 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
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Happyland Day School

Fort Lauderdale · 33301 · 5.0 (11 on Google)
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Everglades Academy Preschool, Fort Lauderdale
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Everglades Academy Preschool

Fort Lauderdale · 33332 · 4.7 (74 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Kinder Clues Academy, Fort Lauderdale
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Kinder Clues Academy

Fort Lauderdale · 33325 · 4.7 (45 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
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Future Genius Academy

Fort Lauderdale · 33312 · 5.0 (6 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Downtown Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale
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Downtown Christian Academy

Fort Lauderdale · 33301 · 4.6 (72 on Google)
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Tuition from$1,200 / mo
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  • Faith-based
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Twinkle Little Minds Academy

Fort Lauderdale · 33319 · 4.9 (7 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Windsor Park Preschool, Fort Lauderdale
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Windsor Park Preschool

Fort Lauderdale · 33309 · 4.6 (18 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Little Learners, Fort Lauderdale
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Little Learners

Fort Lauderdale · 33312 · 4.5 (52 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
A Family Child Care, Fort Lauderdale
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A Family Child Care

Fort Lauderdale · 33317 · 4.5 (27 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
Wee ones of stirling, Fort Lauderdale
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Wee ones of stirling

Fort Lauderdale · 33314 · 4.4 (43 on Google)
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  • A.P.P.L.E accredited
  • Accepts subsidy
  • Play-based
Jack & Jill Center, Fort Lauderdale
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Jack & Jill Center

Fort Lauderdale · 33312 · 4.4 (40 on Google)
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  • Accepts subsidy
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Childcare in Fort Lauderdale: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale has 80 licensed programs on the Florida register: 76 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 4 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 47 accept child care subsidy.

Who licenses child care in Florida?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Florida. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What is Gold Seal?

Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for programs accredited by a state-approved accrediting body. 0 of 80 programs in Fort Lauderdale hold a rating.

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Fort Lauderdale?

Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.

Help paying for care

Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 47 of 80 programs in Fort Lauderdale (59%) accept it.

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Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.