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Fort Lauderdale at a glance

86 licensed child care providers in Fort Lauderdale, drawn from the state licensing agency's public records. Each profile carries the license number, status, and capacity on record. Where the state publishes nothing for a field, or the daycare is not licensed, the profile says so plainly.

About licensed daycares in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is the seat of Broward County and the commercial heart of a coastal corridor that runs from the Miami-Dade line north to Palm Beach County. The economy blends marine and yachting industry, healthcare, tourism, and a growing tech and creative sector, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades employ tens of thousands of shift-schedule workers.

Neighborhoods like Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Wilton Manors (an adjacent city), and the areas around Nova Southeastern University to the west each have their own child care patterns. Many families prioritize outdoor and beach-adjacent programs, and the licensed provider list includes established accredited centers, marine-industry-friendly extended-day programs, and family day care homes across the city's older residential neighborhoods.

Fort Lauderdale averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

-0.2 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Fort Lauderdale3.3
  • Florida3.4

42 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

-2 vs Florida average

Average Daycare Index Rating across the providers here that carry a score. Each score is built only from the public record available for that provider, and whatever the data cannot answer is excluded rather than guessed at. See scoring guide.

  • Fort Lauderdale52
  • Florida55

86 providers sampled

Top 10 Google RatingsYelp

Bayesian-adjusted so review volume matters, not just stars.

Top 10 Safety Ratings

Ranked by the composite Daycare Confidence Index.

Most-Reviewed Fort Lauderdale Daycares

Raw review volume. Not a quality signal on its own.

Most Loved by Fort Lauderdale ParentsYelp

Trust-adjusted parent rating, so review volume counts.

Highest-confidence providers

Ranked by the overall Confidence Index: the regulatory record, parent reviews, accreditation, staff qualifications, and how much each provider publishes about itself. How scoring works.

    • Photo of NEW HOPE SDA LEARNING CENTER

      NEW HOPE SDA LEARNING CENTER

      545 E Campus Cir, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of THE NEST PRESCHOOL

      THE NEST PRESCHOOL

      3100 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of AMERICAN EAGLE ACADEMY II

      AMERICAN EAGLE ACADEMY II

      3601 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

      5.0(65)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      1501 Riverland Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

      5.0(12)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of MIDDLE RIVER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

      MIDDLE RIVER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

      1777 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33305

      4.7(14)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Association of Independent Schools of Florida
    • Photo of CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL

      CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL

      4845 NE 25th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of PINE CREST SCHOOL

      PINE CREST SCHOOL

      1501 NE 62nd St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33334

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of WESTMINSTER ACADEMY

      WESTMINSTER ACADEMY

      5601 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • PLG KIDS ACADEMY

      1904 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

    • SUNSHINE AFTER CARE AT SAINT JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL

      2601 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • WOMBLE, LAKISHEIA D/B/A YOUNG ACHIEVERS LEARNING CENTER, INC.

      5930 NW 42nd Ter, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33319

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Downtown Jewish Preschool II

      910 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      2130 NW 26th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKFaith-basedCenter-based

    • Murl Windsor Academy At Hollywood inc

      110 SW 11th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL

      820 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • ST. JEROME CATHOLIC SCHOOL

      2601 SW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based

    • WHIDDON ROGERS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

      700 SW 26th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Downtown Christian Academy Preschool

      Downtown Christian Academy Preschool

      301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

      4.7(67)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of NEW GENERATION MONTESSORI FLL

      NEW GENERATION MONTESSORI FLL

      450 NW 5th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

      5.0(6)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

      2401 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

    • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ BASS PARK ASP

      2750 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

    • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AT OSSWALD PARK

      2220 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

    • NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

      6400 NW 31st Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of BAER FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

      BAER FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

      5151 NE 14th Ter, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33334

      4.9(82)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of TWINKLE LITTLE MINDS ACADEMY

      TWINKLE LITTLE MINDS ACADEMY

      5553 N State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33319

      4.9(7)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

86 daycares in Fort Lauderdale

  • Photo of AMERICAN EAGLE ACADEMY II

    AMERICAN EAGLE ACADEMY II

    3601 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

    5.0(65)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of BAER FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

    BAER FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

    5151 NE 14th Ter, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33334

    4.9(82)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of PRECIOUS PROMISE ACADEMY

    PRECIOUS PROMISE ACADEMY

    2699 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

    4.7(120)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Downtown Christian Academy Preschool

    Downtown Christian Academy Preschool

    301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

    4.7(67)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of DOWNTOWN JEWISH CENTER

    DOWNTOWN JEWISH CENTER

    1012 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

    4.8(35)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of KINDER CLUES ACADEMY

    KINDER CLUES ACADEMY

    11880 W. STATE ROAD 84 SUITE D1 & D2 , Fort Lauderdale FL, 33325

    4.7(43)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of GROWING STARS LLC

    GROWING STARS LLC

    2425 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    4.8(28)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of THE NURTURY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC

    THE NURTURY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, LLC

    3812 Riverland Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    4.8(21)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER

    SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LEARNING CENTER

    1901 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33308

    4.5(74)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of KLA School Of Ft. Lauderdale

    KLA School Of Ft. Lauderdale

    2857 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33306

    4.7(25)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    1501 Riverland Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    5.0(12)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of LITTLE LEARNERS, INC.

    LITTLE LEARNERS, INC.

    3036 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    4.5(52)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL

    HAPPYLAND DAY SCHOOL

    451 Tarpon Dr, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

    5.0(10)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of MIDDLE RIVER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    MIDDLE RIVER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    1777 N Dixie Hwy, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33305

    4.7(14)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Association of Independent Schools of Florida
  • Photo of A FAMILY CHILD CARE

    A FAMILY CHILD CARE

    4000 SW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33317

    4.5(27)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of International Montessori School

    International Montessori School

    114 SW 10th St Ste B, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

    4.5(23)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of WEE ONES OF STIRLING

    WEE ONES OF STIRLING

    4481 Stirling Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33314

    4.4(40)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of TWINKLE LITTLE MINDS ACADEMY

    TWINKLE LITTLE MINDS ACADEMY

    5553 N State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33319

    4.9(7)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Future Genius Academy

    Future Genius Academy

    3001 W Broward Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of NEW GENERATION MONTESSORI FLL

    NEW GENERATION MONTESSORI FLL

    450 NW 5th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of WINDSOR PARK PRESCHOOL

    WINDSOR PARK PRESCHOOL

    6600 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

    4.5(17)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of KIDSTOWN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

    KIDSTOWN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, INC.

    2027 NE 18th St Unit 1, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33305

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation of Children Services
  • Photo of DAISY'S ACADEMY, INC

    DAISY'S ACADEMY, INC

    2500 NW 14th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    4.3(6)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of FINTECH ACADEMY

    FINTECH ACADEMY

    2404 NW 20th St Ste B, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    5.0(1)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of SISTRUNK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    SISTRUNK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    1301 NW 6th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    4.2(5)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    1800 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of BALDWIN ACADEMY III

    BALDWIN ACADEMY III

    1161 SW 30th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • BETHELL, LYDIA D/b/a AMBASSADOR KIDS HOUSE LLC

    240 SW 29th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of BRAUSER MAIMONIDES ACADEMY

    BRAUSER MAIMONIDES ACADEMY

    5300 SW 40th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33314

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

  • BROWARD CHILDREN'S CENTER

    3891 Stirling Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    2401 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL

    CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL

    4845 NE 25th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33308

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ BASS PARK ASP

    2750 NW 19th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE @ JOSEPH CARTER PARK

    1450 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE AT OSSWALD PARK

    2220 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE CROISSANT PARK P.L.A.Y. PROGRAM

    245 W Park Dr, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • CITY OF FT. LAUDERDALE AT WARFIELD PARK

    1000 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33304

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

  • CITY OF OAKLAND PARK AFTERSCHOOL ASCOOP

    750 NW 41st St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33309

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • CODRINGTON, NAEEMAH d/b/a GLOWBAL KIDS ACADEMY LLC

    211 SW 28th Ter, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKLarge Family Child Care Home

  • COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL AT MEADOWBROOK

    2300 SW 46th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33317

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

    1300 NW 19th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of DELMAR ARTS ACADEMY @ THE YMCA

    DELMAR ARTS ACADEMY @ THE YMCA

    1409 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Downtown Jewish Preschool II

    910 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • ELLIOTT, PATRICIA d/b/a LITTLE SWEETHEARTS LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER LLC

    1083 Wyoming Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • EVERGLADES ACADEMY

    6941 SW 196th Ave Ste 21, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33332

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of FIDELIS ACADEMY

    FIDELIS ACADEMY

    1999 NW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • FIREWALL CENTERS INC AT WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

    2861 SW 9th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • GAN SHINE

    2980 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    2130 NW 26th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based

  • JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

    1315 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

  • JORDAN, LARETHA d/b/a COZEY CARE ACADEMY LLC

    2825 SW 14th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Murl Windsor Academy At Hollywood inc

    110 SW 11th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

    6400 NW 31st Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33309

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of NEW HOPE SDA LEARNING CENTER

    NEW HOPE SDA LEARNING CENTER

    545 E Campus Cir, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

    OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

    2785 Happy Hoyer St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of PINE CREST SCHOOL

    PINE CREST SCHOOL

    1501 NE 62nd St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33334

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based

  • PLG KIDS ACADEMY

    1904 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • PRICE, DENISE d/b/a LOVE TO LEARN ACADEMY INC.

    2051 NW 27th Ln Fort Lauderdale FL 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • RED SCHOOL HOUSE AND SHAW ENTERPRISE, INC.

    1205 NW 4th St Fort Lauderdale FL 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • ROBINSON, PHYLLIS

    1030 NW 13th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

More daycares in Fort Lauderdale

26 more, in the same order as the cards above. Each name opens that provider’s licence record, inspections and parent reviews.

Parents ask

Frequently asked

How many licensed daycares are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 86 licensed child care providers within the Fort Lauderdale city limits, in Broward County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Fort Lauderdale daycares offer VPK?

36 of the 86 licensed providers in Fort Lauderdale currently offer Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for 4-year-olds — filter by the VPK badge on the sidebar to see them.

How many Fort Lauderdale daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

11 providers in Fort Lauderdale hold Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires an outside quality accreditation above the DCF licensing minimum. Filter by the Gold Seal chip to see them.

Which Fort Lauderdale daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

52 providers in Fort Lauderdale are on record as offering the Florida School Readiness subsidized child care program. Filter by the School Readiness chip to see the current list.

Are there Head Start programs in Fort Lauderdale?

1 provider participates in the federal Head Start program in Fort Lauderdale. Head Start serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 at no cost to the family.

How often are Fort Lauderdale daycares inspected by DCF?

Licensed child care facilities in Florida are inspected at least three times per year by the Florida Department of Children and Families, plus additional visits in response to complaints or reported incidents. Every routine inspection recorded by DCF appears on the daycare's profile page on this site.

Are most Fort Lauderdale daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 86 licensed providers in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 78 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 7 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Fort Lauderdale daycare's current license status?

Every daycare profile on this site links back to the Florida Department of Children and Families public license lookup. Before enrolling, verify the current license status, capacity, and any open corrective actions directly at myflfamilies.com. The DCF record is authoritative and more current than anything published here.