
Daycare centers in North Port, FL
11 licensed programs · 7 accept subsidy · 6 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.

The Florida Center for Early Childhood

Ivy League Early Learning Center
Gulf Coast Christian Academy
Kindergarten Prep Inc
North Port High School Teen Parent Program
Riddles & Rhymes Academy
Ua Kids Academy

La Petite Academy
Children First
Kindergarten Prep (3455 Bobcat Village Center Rd)
Childcare in North Port: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in North Port?
North Port has 14 licensed programs on the Florida register: 11 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 3 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 7 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 14 programs in North Port 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 North Port?
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. 7 of 14 programs in North Port (50%) 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.