Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Desoto County

Desoto County, Florida is home to 26 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Arcadia, FL 26 providers Lake Suzy, FL 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Desoto County

23 providers in Desoto County: Arcadia, Lake Suzy

Child Care Center Allen's Family Daycare Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota & DeSoto Counties - Louis & Gloria Flanzar Club - Arcadia Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 155 Child Care Center Bright Little Futures Academy Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 55 Child Care Center CCA All Stars Afterschool Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 105 Child Care Center CCA All Stars Afterschool Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 105 Child Care Center Children's Choice Academy Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 95 Child Care Center DeSoto School District VPK-West Elementary School Arcadia, FL 34266 Child Care Center Faith Preparatory School Lake Suzy, FL 34269 Capacity 152 Child Care Center First Baptist Weekday Education Ministry Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 96 Child Care Center First Baptist Weekday Education Ministry Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 96 Child Care Center Lil' Kreative Handz Development Center Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 33 Child Care Center Madea's Loving Hands Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Memorial Elementary School Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Nocatee Elementary School Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 44 Child Care Center Nocatee Elementary School Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 44 Child Care Center RCMA Smith Brown Child Development Center Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 200 Child Care Center Tender Care Child Center Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 54 Child Care Center The Learning Tree School of Arcadia Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 26 Child Care Center West Elementary School Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 44 Child Care Center YMCA At West Elementary Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 75 Child Care Center YMCA of Southwest fl Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 53 Child Care Center YMCA of Southwest Florida @ memorial Elementarty Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 154 Child Care Center YMCA of Southwest Florida at Turner Center Arcadia, FL 34266

Family Child Care Homes in Desoto County

3 providers in Desoto County: Arcadia

Family Child Care Home Little Paradise Family Daycare Home Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Precious Moments Family Home Day Care Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Tiny Angels Family Child Care Home Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 10
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Head Start Programs in Desoto County

1 provider in Desoto County: Arcadia

Head Start Program RCMA Smith Brown Child Development Center Arcadia, FL 34266 Capacity 40

Choosing care in Desoto County

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Desoto County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Desoto County have?
According to current licensing data, Desoto County, Florida has 26 licensed providers: 23 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
Which cities in Desoto County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Arcadia, Lake Suzy have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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