Florida Daycare Ratios by Age

Florida child care facility ratios

Florida Statutes section 402.305(4) sets these ratios and does not set a maximum group size.

Source

These figures come from Florida Statutes section 402.305(4), administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Last verified: October 2026

Rules that can change these numbers

When children 2 years and older are grouped together, the ratio is based on the age group with the largest number of children. Other situations are covered in Florida's child care rules; check the official source.

Track staff-to-child ratios in Caredence

Caredence compares the children checked in to each classroom with the staff checked in to that room, using the children-per-staff limit your center sets for the room, and shows an over-ratio warning when there aren't enough staff. It doesn't apply state rules automatically, so use the figures above to choose each room's limit.

Check another location with the state ratio calculator, or see how Caredence supports daycare compliance.

For a national overview, read the staff-to-child ratios by state guide.