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Florida Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,546 private daycares & preschools serving 325,479 students in Florida.

The private daycares & preschools in Florida include Oak Hall School, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and The American Academy, Broward Campus.

The average tuition cost is $12,188, which is lower than the Florida average tuition cost of $12,529.

54% of private daycares & preschools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1546
# Students Served: 325,479

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 1546
# Students Served: 325,479

Florida Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

1,547

Private Schools

325,479

Students

$12,188

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

45%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Florida?

The private daycares & preschools in Florida include Oak Hall School, American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, and The American Academy, Broward Campus.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Florida?

1,546 private daycares & preschools are located in Florida.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Florida?

The average tuition cost is $12,188, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $12,529.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Florida?

Florida private daycares & preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Florida?

54% of private daycares & preschools in Florida are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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