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Daycares and preschools in Merritt Island, FL

12 licensed programs · 8 accept subsidy · 9 with Google ratings

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Launch Learning Preschool, Merritt Island
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Launch Learning Preschool

Merritt Island · 32952 · 4.7 (46 on Google)
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321 Kids Academy

Merritt Island · 32953 · 5.0 (1 on Google)
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Victory Kid Sports, Merritt Island
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Victory Kid Sports

Merritt Island · 32953 · 3.7 (18 on Google)
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Merritt Island KinderCare, Merritt Island
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Merritt Island KinderCare

Merritt Island · 32953 · 3.6 (34 on Google)
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Childcare in Merritt Island: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Merritt Island?

Merritt Island has 12 licensed programs on the Florida register: 12 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 8 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 12 programs in Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island?

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.

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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. 8 of 12 programs in Merritt Island (67%) 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.