Best Daycares in Fort Lauderdale, FL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Fort Lauderdale's 88 daycares, 70 (80%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Florida's statewide rate of 77%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Florida averages of 5.0 on Process and 4.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 80 centers, 1 group child care home, and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Fort Lauderdale. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Florida methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Fort Lauderdale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Lauderdale: 4.1 (Sample of 88).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Lauderdale: 5.0 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Fort Lauderdale: 4.1 (Sample of 88).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Fort Lauderdale?
- There are 88 licensed child care providers in Fort Lauderdale.
- What percentage of Fort Lauderdale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 80% of Fort Lauderdale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
- What types of childcare are available in Fort Lauderdale?
- 80 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Fort Lauderdale.
- How do Fort Lauderdale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Florida?
- Fort Lauderdale daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Florida statewide average of 5.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Florida?
- Florida offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Florida
All 88 Daycares in Fort Lauderdale
- Calvary Christian Academy
- Children's Village
- Christ Church School
- City of Fort Lauderdale @ Bass Park Asp
- City of Fort Lauderdale @ Joseph Carter Park
- City of Fort Lauderdale at Osswald Park
- City of Fort Lauderdale Croissant Park P.l.a.y. Program
- City of Ft. Lauderdale at Warfield Park
- City of Oakland Park Afterschool Ascoop
- CODRINGTON, NAEEMAH d/b/a GLOWBAL KIDS ACADEMY LLC
- Community After School at Meadowbrook
- Community Christian School
- Ymca After School Child Care at Dillard Elementary
- Ymca After School Child Care at North Fork Elementary
- Ymca After School Child Care at North Side Elementary
- Ymca After School Child Care at Riverland Elementary
- Ymca After School Child Care at Thurgood Marshall Elementary
- Ymca After School Child Care at Walker Elementary