
Public Pre-K programs in Ocala, FL
39 licensed programs · 46 accept subsidy · 33 with Google ratings
Public pre-kindergarten is funded by a state or school district and is often free for four-year-olds. It may run inside an elementary school or at a licensed community program that holds state-funded seats.


Triumphant Tots Preschool
His Hands for Little Hearts

Fantastic Kids

Tiny Tykes Child Care

Angels in Arms
Toddler Town Academy

Alphabet Land Learning Center
Preschool @ The Springs
Family Ties Child Center
Elevate Early Learning Academy, Ocala

All Stars Learning Academy
Happy Hearts Preschool
Imagination Station Learning Academy

Future Stars Preschool Academy
Skylark Episcopal Children's Services

Academic Adventures Learning Center
Creative Beginnings Preschool

Ponders Christian Learning Center
Spirit Of Love Childcare Center
The Oak Tree Christian Academy of Ocala (South) - Preschool, Childcare
Wiz Kids Learning Academy
Kids Academy

The Academy at Downtown Ocala
Childcare in Ocala: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Ocala?
Ocala has 70 licensed programs on the Florida register: 51 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 19 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 46 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 70 programs in Ocala 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 Ocala?
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. 46 of 70 programs in Ocala (66%) 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.