Polk County · Florida

Daycares in Lakeland, Florida

163 licensed child care providers, sourced directly from the FL Department of Children and Families and refreshed daily.

Frequently asked

How many licensed daycares are in Lakeland, Florida?

As of the latest FL Department of Children and Families sync, there are 163 licensed child care providers within the Lakeland city limits. This count updates daily.

What is VPK, and which daycares offer it?

VPK (Voluntary Prekindergarten) is Florida's free pre-K program for 4-year-olds. Licensed providers that meet state instructional standards can offer it. Daycares flagged with the VPK badge on this site are currently enrolled in the program.

What is Gold Seal accreditation?

Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for licensed providers with an accredited national quality certification. It signals compliance with standards above the state minimum.

How often are Florida daycares inspected?

Licensed child care facilities are inspected at least three times per year by DCF, plus additional visits in response to complaints. This site displays every routine inspection recorded by DCF.

Head Of The Class Learning Center

First United Methodist Church Preschool

Little Wonders Academy

LaPetite Academy Inc.

Rising Little Stars Academy

Bright Imaginations Learning Centers

Bright Imaginations Kiddie College

Mi Escuela Montessori

YMCA - Activity Club

The Nest Schools, Inc.

Precious Children In The Highlands Preschool

Beacon Hill Preschool

Covenant Child Development Center

Little Footsteps Academy

Children's Village Enrichment Center

Early Childhood Learning Center Airside

Pathway Of Lakeland Inc

Early Childhood Learning Center

Oasis Academy

Taylor Learning Center, Inc

Southside Learning Center Inc

A Little Bit Of Heaven Child Enrichment Center

Mary's Little Lambs Enrichment Center

Parkway Christian Academy

Faith Without Works Dba The Early Years CDC #2

Creative Minds Learning Academy

Hadley's Early Education, LLC

First Baptist Church Of Highland City Preschool

God Little Helpers

Destined For Greatness Preschool, LLC

Kids Town Preschool

Bobbie's Busy Bee

Paholas LLC Dba Ms Kristin's Kinder Academy

Dawson's Learning Academy LLC

Montessori Preschool Of Lakeland, Inc.

Explore Point LLC

Camelia's Learning Center

Sheri's Learning Thru Love LLC

Tender Loving Care Christian Learning Academy II LLC

Polk County Schools - CODE Academy

Polk County Schools - Carlton Palmore Elementary

Polk County Schools - Churchwell Elementary

Polk County Schools - Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary

Polk County Schools - Griffin Elementary

Polk County Schools - Highlands Grove Elementary

Polk County Schools - Kathleen Elementary

Polk County Schools - McKeel Central Academy

Polk County Schools - North Lakeland Elementary

Polk County Schools - Philip O'Brien Elementary

Polk County Schools - Rochelle School of the Arts

Polk County Schools - Scott Lake Elementary

Polk County Schools - Southwest Elementary

Polk County Schools - Spessard Holland Elementary

Polk County Schools - Valleyview Elementary

Polk County Schools Head Start - Crystal Lake Elementary

Polk County Schools Head Start - Jesse Keen Elementary

Polk County Schools Head Start - Oscar J. Pope Elementary

Polk County Schools Head Start - Sleepy Hill Elementary

Polk County Schools Head Start - Socrum Loop Elementary

Polk County Schools Head Start - Winston Elementary

R BRUCE WAGNER

Northside Christian Preschool

Polk County Public Schools - Dixieland Elementary

Excel Christian Academy Preschool

Academy for the ONE

The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center

Keeping It Real Ministries

Innovation Academy Kids

Lake Gibson Child Development Center

YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care

YMCA - Winston Kid Care

Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc

YMCA Churchwell Kid Care

YMCA Kathleen Kid Care

Kathleen Baptist Church Child Enrichment Center, Inc

Little Shepherds Preschool

Alta Schoolhouse

Great Kidz Academy Inc

Florida Southern College Early Childhood Learning Lab

First Steps Education Lakeland