Daycare License Requirements for Florida

Ratio For Daycare Centers

Age of Children

Child: Staff Ratio

Max Group Size

6 weeks

4:1

Not regulated (NR)

9 months

4:1

NR

18 months

6:1

NR

27 months

11:1

NR

3 years

15:1

NR

4 years

20:1

NR

5 years

25:1

NR

6 years

25:1

NR

7 years

25:1

NR

8-9 years

25:1

NR

10 years and older

25:1

NR

Age Range

Ratio For Small Family Child Care

Total Number of Children Allowed:

2-10

Maximum Number of Children to One Provider:

10:1 If 5 preschool with 2 under 1-yr
  6:1 Preschool if none under 1-yr
  6:1 With 3 under 1-yr
  4:1 If all under 1-yr

Provider's Own Children Counted:

Yes; If under age 13

Maximum Number of Infants/Toddlers to One Provider:

4:1 Under 1-yr

Age Range

Ratio For Large Family Child Care

Total Number of Children Allowed:

Up to 12

Ratio of Children to One Provider:

8:2 If all children are birth to 24-mos
12:2 If no more than 4 are under 24-mos

Provider's Own Children Counted:

Yes; If under age 13