Licensed Childcare Facilities in Florida
CareLookup covers 11,949+ licensed childcare facilities in Florida, including family child care homes, daycare centers, and group homes. Inspection records and violation history are available for facilities in this state. Data is sourced from the Florida Dept. of Children and Families (DCF). Search by facility name, address, city, or zip code below.
Top cities in Florida
Largest concentrations of licensed facilities. View any city for the full list of facilities, inspection records, and licensing status.
Browse by county
67 countys with at least one licensed facility.
- Miami-Dade County1,834
- Hillsborough County1,210
- Duval County828
- Palm Beach County774
- Broward County771
- Orange County722
- Pinellas County578
- Polk County428
- Lee County302
- Seminole County243
- Volusia County242
- Pasco County240
- Osceola County227
- Brevard County213
- Escambia County209
- Leon County208
- Saint Lucie County207
- Alachua County187
- Lake County182
- Collier County173
- Sarasota County158
- Manatee County155
- Clay County150
- Marion County142
- Saint Johns County141
- Okaloosa County123
- Bay County104
- Santa Rosa County95
- Hernando County87
- Martin County84
- Indian River County82
- Charlotte County68
- Monroe County52
- Citrus County50
- Nassau County48
- Highlands County46
- Walton County46
- Flagler County44
- Gadsden County44
- Columbia County42
- Putnam County42
- Hendry County25
- Jackson County24
- Wakulla County23
- Sumter County22
- Desoto County21
- Hardee County21
- Madison County21
- Suwannee County21
- Calhoun County17
- Okeechobee County17
- Bradford County16
- Liberty County16
- Taylor County16
- Levy County15
- Baker County14
- Hamilton County11
- Holmes County11
- Jefferson County11
- Franklin County10
- Washington County8
- Gulf County6
- Lafayette County6
- Gilchrist County5
- Dixie County4
- Union County4
- Glades County3
About childcare licensing in Florida
Childcare facilities in Florida are regulated by the Florida Dept. of Children and Families (DCF). Licensed facilities are subject to background checks, health and safety requirements, and periodic inspections. If you have a concern about a specific facility, contact the licensing agency directly.
Learn more about national childcare resources at the HHS Office of Child Care and Child Care Aware of America.