
Daycare centers in Miami, FL
494 licensed programs · 484 accept subsidy · 346 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.

Tamiami Academy

Bumble Bee Daycare & Learning

Academy for Kids Preschool

Mika's Academy

Children's International Academy Daycare

My First Place Preschool

Discovery Corner Academy

Soler Stars Academy

Young Prodigies Learning Center
A Gift From Heaven
Precious Smiles Preschool

Pebbles & Bam-Bam Daycare

Little Stars Learning Center 2 (8670 Bird Rd)

Vinci Junior Academy

Cadence Academy Preschool (13911 SW 42nd St)

Discover Explore and Learn Academy

SF School

Seven Little Stars Academy

Happy Faces Academy Center

World To Grow Learning Center II

ABC Learning PreSchool

NOVI Daycare Learning Center

Pineview Preschools Sunset
Childcare in Miami: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Miami?
Miami has 653 licensed programs on the Florida register: 494 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 49 home daycares and 110 before and after school programs. 484 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 653 programs in Miami 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 Miami?
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. 484 of 653 programs in Miami (74%) 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.