Florida Childcare Licensing
Florida Childcare Licensing Fees (2026)
Florida childcare licensing carries an application fee at first licensure and, in most cases, a recurring fee at renewal. The child care facility/center license fee is $1 per child of licensed capacity, with a minimum of $25 and a maximum of $100 per facility; a registered family day care home pays $25, a licensed family day care home pays $50, and a large family child care home pays $60 (Fla. Stat. 402.315(3)).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamFlorida Licensing Fees: The Specifics
The child care facility/center license fee is $1 per child of licensed capacity, with a minimum of $25 and a maximum of $100 per facility
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a registered family day care home pays $25, a licensed family day care home pays $50, and a large family child care home pays $60 (Fla. Stat. 402.315(3)).
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Every child care facility license shall be renewed annually under Fla. Stat. 402.308(1), and the same statutory fee schedule in Fla. Stat. 402.315(3) applies at each annual renewal (center $1/child, minimum $25/maximum $100
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registered family day care home $25
under Fla. Stat. 4
licensed family day care home $50
under Fla. Stat. 4
large family child care home $60)
under Fla. Stat. 4
no separate renewal-only fee is set in statute.
under Fla. Stat. 4
Florida Licensing Fees at a Glance
| Application fee | The child care facility/center license fee is $1 per child of licensed capacity, with a minimum of $25 and a maximum of $100 per facility; a registered family day care home pays $25, a licensed family day care home pays $50, and a large family child care home pays $60 (Fla. Stat. 402.315(3)). |
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| Renewal fee | Every child care facility license shall be renewed annually under Fla. Stat. 402.308(1), and the same statutory fee schedule in Fla. Stat. 402.315(3) applies at each annual renewal (center $1/child, minimum $25/maximum $100; registered family day care home $25; licensed family day care home $50; large family child care home $60); no separate renewal-only fee is set in statute. |
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Florida Licensing Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Florida childcare license cost?
The child care facility/center license fee is $1 per child of licensed capacity, with a minimum of $25 and a maximum of $100 per facility; a registered family day care home pays $25, a licensed family day care home pays $50, and a large family child care home pays $60 (Fla. Stat. 402.315(3)).
What is the Florida childcare license renewal fee?
Every child care facility license shall be renewed annually under Fla. Stat. 402.308(1), and the same statutory fee schedule in Fla. Stat. 402.315(3) applies at each annual renewal (center $1/child, minimum $25/maximum $100; registered family day care home $25; licensed family day care home $50; large family child care home $60); no separate renewal-only fee is set in statute.
Are Florida licensing fees refundable?
In most states, licensing application fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied or withdrawn. Confirm the refund policy with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Care Licensing before paying.
Florida childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Florida administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Care Licensing before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.