How do I choose the right daycare in Margate?

When choosing a daycare in Margate, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Margate?

Margate offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Margate, Florida (2 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Florida?

Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Margate for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Margate

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Kenpo Karate Care

4.72 score

4.9(20)

6301 West Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children

Parents consistently praise Kenpo Karate Care for its exceptional staff, welcoming environment, and comprehensive programs combining karate, tutoring, dance, gymnastics, and Spanish instruction. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's behavior, confidence, and academic performance. Families appreciate the affordable pricing, family-oriented approach, and qualified instructors.

Caring and professional staffimproved child behavior and confidenceacademic performance improvementaffordable pricing

Head Start Preschool III, INC.

4.63 score

4.8(19)

1800 Cathedral Drive, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

Head Start Preschool III in Margate receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, friendly staff, strong academic programs, and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend daily.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academics and learning programssafe environmentaccommodating to special needs

Time To Care

4.6 score

4.8(15)

5800 Nw 8 Street, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

Time to Care is highly rated by parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents report strong child development outcomes, flexible scheduling, and personalized care including dietary accommodations. Multiple long-term families credit the center with providing an excellent educational foundation and safe environment.

Caring and professional stafffamily-like relationships with staffstrong academic and developmental outcomesbilingual teachers

Little Villlage Preschool

4.59 score

4.8(14)

420 Nw 66 Avenue, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

Little Village Preschool receives consistently excellent reviews with parents praising the caring and dedicated staff, particularly Director Genoveva, for creating a nurturing environment where children are happy and well-prepared for school. Parents highlight the clean facility, good curriculum, and professional organization, with many stating they would not consider other options.

Caring and nurturing staffknowledgeable directorclean and organized facilitystrong curriculum

Time To Care Academy

4.58 score

4.8(13)

6201 W. Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

Parents consistently praise Time to Care Academy as an exceptional, family-oriented daycare with deeply caring and attentive staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner Mrs. Amelia's genuine leadership, the clean facility, engaging curriculum including bilingual instruction, and the strong personal connections families maintain with staff even after leaving. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction and trust in the center's care.

Caring and attentive teachersfamily atmosphereclean facilitysecure environment

Learning Together Academy

4.56 score

4.8(12)

5203 Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

Learning Together Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years. Parents highlight exceptional cleanliness, caring staff led by owner Miss Mercedes, strong communication, academic focus, and a family-like atmosphere that makes children excited to attend.

Cleanliness and hygiene standardscaring and patient staffowner/director involvementexcellent daily communication and updates via ClassDojo

Fantasy Station Academy

4.56 score

4.7(20)

6460 West Atlantic Blvd., Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

Fantasy Station Academy in Margate receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, strong academic curriculum based on Reggio Emilia learning theory, and welcoming community atmosphere where children are excited to attend.

Caring and invested teachersclear parent communicationmultilingual environmenthands-on learning curriculum

The Toddler Club

4.4 score

4.5(20)

3285 North State Road 7, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children

The Toddler Club receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong leadership under Director Ms. Delia, and their children's happiness and development at the center.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong leadership and communicationchildren eager to attend

Early Learning Center Of Margate, LLC

4.32 score

4.4(20)

6050 Sw 7th Street, Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 199 children

Parents consistently praise Early Learning Center of Margate for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Children are reportedly happy, engaged, and excited to attend, with strong emphasis on both educational quality and genuine care. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Ms. Amber and staff members like Ms. Harris and Ms. Amelia as exceptional and professional.

Warm and welcoming atmospherededicated and caring staffstrong educational programschildren eager and excited to attend

Learning City Academy

4.32 score

4.4(20)

7336 West Atlantic Blvd., Margate, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

Parents consistently praise Learning City Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean facilities. Communication with parents through notifications and updates is highly valued, and children show strong development and happiness in the program. Multiple parents recommend the center and express confidence in their children's care.

Attentive and caring staffexcellent parent communication with photos and updatesclean and organized facilitysupportive director (Dafne) and staff members (Esther

Headstart Programs in Margate, Florida

There are 2 headstart programs in Margate, Florida, making up 7% of the 27 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Margate, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in Margate, Florida, out of 27 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Margate, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Margate offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 21 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Margate for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Margate must be licensed by Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

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