The Florida edition

After school programs in Florida

664programs listed

We list 664 after school programs in Florida: 3 after school care programs and 661 enrichment programs, mostly youth clubs, sports and dance.

Checked October 18, 2026 against Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) records

Cities

Orlando46 Miami36 Tallahassee28 Tampa28 Naples25 St. Petersburg24 Fort Lauderdale21 Jacksonville20 Melbourne16 Bradenton15 Gainesville12 Miami Beach11 Boca Raton9 Clearwater9 Pensacola9 Daytona Beach8 Fort Myers8 Hollywood8 Kissimmee8 Pompano Beach8 Sebastian8 West Palm Beach8 Winter Park8 Palm Bay7 St. Augustine7 Deland6 Lakeland6 Ocala6 Boynton Beach5 Crestview5 North Miami Beach5 Stuart5 Crawfordville4 Lake Worth4 Longwood4 Middleburg4 Palm Beach Gardens4 Palm Coast4 St. Cloud4 Vero Beach4 Avon Park3 Brandon3 Davenport3 Fort Pierce3 Jupiter3 Key West3 Largo3 Lehigh Acres3 North Port3 Palm Harbor3 Pembroke Pines3 Plant City3 Port St. Lucie3 Punta Gorda3 Sarasota3 Valrico3 Winter Garden3 Yulee3 Altamonte Springs2 Coral Gables2 Coral Springs2 Deerfield Beach2 Delray Beach2 Dunedin2 Key Biscayne2 New Port Richey2 Ocoee2 Oviedo2 Palm Beach2 Parrish2 Port Orange2 Riverview2 Sanford2 Seminole2 Tarpon Springs2 Windermere2 Casselberry1 Coconut Creek1 Fleming Island1 Gibsonton1 Grant1 Hallandale1 Hialeah1 Holiday1 Indialantic1 J C Penney Co1 Lake Helen1 Lake Monroe1 Lutz1 Maitland1 Merritt Island1 Odessa1 Oldsmar1 Ormond Beach1 Pinellas Park1 Winter Springs1 Greenacres0 Lake Worth Beach0 Oakland Park0 Pinecrest0

Counties

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After-school care3 STEM & coding1 Tutoring56 Soccer21 Martial arts54 Swimming64 Gymnastics18 Dance80 Music30 Sports110 Youth clubs240

The rules in Florida

School-age child care programs in Florida must be licensed by DCF (or the county licensing agency in counties that run their own) unless they qualify for an exemption.
Programs run on a school site by the school or school district, serving only that school's own students, can be exempt from licensing.
Programs that serve only children in grade 6 and above can also be exempt.
Licensed programs are inspected, and DCF publishes each provider's recent inspection history in its public provider search.

Sources: Fla. Admin. Code R. 65C-22.008, School Age Child Care, DCF Child Care Provider Search

Help paying for care

School Readiness (child care subsidy)

Run through local Early Learning Coalitions. It can cover after school care for children younger than 13 from working, economically disadvantaged families, with priority for families receiving temporary cash assistance. Source

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

Federally funded afterschool and summer programs at selected schools, free for participating students and typically including academic support, enrichment and a snack or meal. Source

Common questions

Do after school programs in Florida need a license?

School-age child care programs in Florida must be licensed by DCF (or the county licensing agency in counties that run their own) unless they qualify for an exemption. Programs run on a school site by the school or school district, serving only that school's own students, can be exempt from licensing. Programs that serve only children in grade 6 and above can also be exempt.

Can I get help paying for after school care in Florida?

School Readiness (child care subsidy): Run through local Early Learning Coalitions. It can cover after school care for children younger than 13 from working, economically disadvantaged families, with priority for families receiving temporary cash assistance. 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC): Federally funded afterschool and summer programs at selected schools, free for participating students and typically including academic support, enrichment and a snack or meal.

At what age can a child stay home alone in Florida?

Florida has no legal minimum age for leaving a child home alone. DCF recommends waiting until a child is at least 12.