Licensed Daycare in Winter Park, Florida
7 licensed daycares in Winter Park, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Florida licensing records.
Winter Park listings updated May 2026 from official Florida records.
Daycare in Winter Park: what parents should know
Winter Park has 7 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Before & After School Care the most common type (about 57% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Florida license at indexing time, sourced from Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing.
Licensed care in Winter Park spans 3+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 43% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Combined, Winter Park's licensed centers hold about 472 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Winter Park childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Winter Park
ChildCare Aware reports the Florida average full-time cost at $1,110/month for infant care and $790/month for preschool. City-level prices in Winter Park vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Florida families may also qualify for School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) (intake: (866) 357-3239).
Full Florida licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:11
- Avg capacity
- 67 kids
Program types in Winter Park
Largest licensed centers in Winter Park
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Winter Park licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Winter Park
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programSchool Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(866) 357-3239 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Winter Park, Florida are compiled from official Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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