RCMA Dover Child Development Center
3103 San Jose Mission Dr Bldg 1, 33527
- Capacity
- 215
Florida city directory
Childcare centers in Dover, FL
Dover has 9 licensed childcare centers and homes in Florida's licensing records. Among the 456 Florida cities with listings, Dover ranks #204 by centers and homes on file. 6 of the 6 centers and homes that report it accept School Readiness Program. By county, all 9 are recorded in Hillsborough County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.
Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Florida childcare guide → · How we compile this →
- 9licensed centers and homes in Doveron file in the state's licensing records
- 593licensed seatsof 5 centers and homes reporting capacity
- 100%accept School Readiness Programof 6 centers and homes reporting
Licensed childcare centers and homes in Dover
Showing 1 to 9 of 9 · sorted largest first · 50 per page
- Child Care Facility
- Child Care Facility
RCMA Dover II Child Development Center
3103 San Jose Mission Dr Bldg 2, 33527
- Capacity
- 123
- Child Care Facility
God's Garden Preschool
3223 Gallagher Rd, 33527
- Capacity
- 105
- Child Care Facility
B & G Day Care & Kindergarten Inc
14419 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 33527
- Capacity
- 75
- Accepts School Readiness Program
- Child Care Facility
Vanguard Kids
12660 Sydney Rd, 33527
- Capacity
- 75
- Accepts School Readiness Program
- Child Care Facility
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay - Dover
2801 Dover Park Dr, 33527
- Accepts School Readiness Program
- Child Care Facility
HCPS Bailey Elementary HOST
4630 Gallagher Rd, 33527
- Accepts School Readiness Program
- Child Care Facility
HCPS Dover Elementary HOST
3035 Nelson Ave, 33527
- Accepts School Readiness Program
- Child Care Facility
YMCA Success Afterschool Nelson
5413 Durant Rd, 33527
- Accepts School Readiness Program
Paying for childcare in Dover
Three programs can help Dover families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Dover", it counts Dover centers and homes; where it says "Across Florida", it counts the whole state.
School Readiness Program
Florida child care subsidy. Administered by: Florida Department of Education
100%In Doveraccept this program6 of 6 centers and homes reporting
100%Across Floridaare current subsidy providers4,722 of 4,722 centers reporting
Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Florida pre-K. Administered by: Florida Department of Education
98%Across Floridaaccept pre-K4,602 of 4,674 centers reporting
About Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (opens in a new tab)
Head Start and Early Head Start
Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.
25%In Doveraccept Head Start2 of 8 centers and homes reporting
11%Across Floridaaccept Head Start504 of 4,694 centers reporting
Frequently asked questions about childcare in Dover
Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Dover?
Dover has 9 licensed childcare centers and homes in Florida's licensing records. Among the 456 Florida cities with listings, Dover ranks #204 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Florida Department of Children and Families.
Which Dover centers accept School Readiness Program?
6 of the 6 centers and homes in Dover that report it are listed as accepting School Readiness Program. Statewide, 100% of Florida centers in the directory are current School Readiness Program providers (4,722 of 4,722 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.
How do I check a Florida daycare license?
Look the center up in Provider Search, Florida's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.
What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Florida?
For children 0–11 months in licensed child care centers, Florida allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under Fla. Stat. §402.305(4)(a) (birth-1 year). For 12–23 months it is 1:6. The full Florida table is in the Florida guide.
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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Florida Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Florida Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Department of Children and Families public records · Florida license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →