
Daycare centers in Melbourne, FL
35 licensed programs · 26 accept subsidy · 27 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.


Launchpad Preschool

La Petite Academy of Melbourne

TLE At Viera, LLC

Care For Kids

The Melbourne Preschool

Nanny Jean's Academy Inc

Wickham KinderCare
Sunshine Learning Center

Jelly Bean Junction Early Learning Center
Suntree United Methodist School
Coastal Kids Academy

The Learning Experience - Melbourne

Amazing Explorers Viera

Just for Kids East

Coral Reef Academy (1755 W Nasa Blvd)

Junior Bears Childcare Center
The Learning Factory Academy & Preschool
Apollo Preschool
Berri Patch Preschool

Treehouse Learning Academy, LLC

Pineapple Cove Academy Pebble Creek
Explore and Discover Center for Early Learning

PlanetKid Childcare Center
Childcare in Melbourne: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Melbourne?
Melbourne has 38 licensed programs on the Florida register: 35 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 26 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 38 programs in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
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. 26 of 38 programs in Melbourne (68%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.