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Best Daycares in Lehigh Acres

Two independent rankings for Lehigh Acres: the safest providers based on Florida DCF inspection history, and the most loved by parents based on verified reviews. Every score is computed with the same formula and updated nightly.

Lehigh Acres snapshot

Licensed centers
62
Avg. confidence
62
Offer VPK
29%
Gold Seal
3%

How we score every provider

Detailed methodology →

Five weighted categories combine into the Daycare Confidence Index.

  • Regulatory & SafetyThe backbone of the index — safety history the state actually inspects.
  • Parent ReviewsLived experience of families, adjusted so a handful of reviews cannot skew the picture.
  • AccreditationInvestment in quality beyond basic licensing.
  • Staff QualificationsVerified information about credentials, degrees, and training.
  • TransparencyHow much practical information a provider actually shares.

Fewest recent violations

Safest Daycares in Lehigh Acres

  1. 60
    Safety Index
  2. 60
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  3. Play & Learn Day Care Inc

    401 E Cleveland Ln

    60
    Safety Index
  4. 60
    Safety Index
  5. 60
    Safety Index
  6. Straight A's Preschool LLC

    5580 8th St W Ste 5-8 Lehigh Acres FL 33971-6313

    60
    Safety Index
  7. Areona's Playhouse

    2815 27th St SW

    60
    Safety Index
  8. 60
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  9. 60
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  10. 60
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Highest trust-adjusted rating

Most Loved by Lehigh Acres Parents

  1. Play & Learn Day Care Inc

    401 E Cleveland Ln

    5.0
    42 reviews
  2. 5.0
    25 reviews
  3. 4.9
    29 reviews
  4. 4.6
    80 reviews
  5. 5.0
    15 reviews
  6. 4.5
    62 reviews
  7. Straight A's Preschool LLC

    5580 8th St W Ste 5-8 Lehigh Acres FL 33971-6313

    4.5
    60 reviews
  8. 4.5
    29 reviews
  9. 5.0
    8 reviews
  10. 5.0
    8 reviews

The Daycare Confidence Index is an informational rating based on public records and parent reviews. It is not a certification of safety or quality, does not guarantee future performance, and should not be the sole basis for selecting childcare. Families should always visit providers, ask questions, review official records, and use their own judgment when making childcare decisions.

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