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My Little Red Schoolhouse
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Daycares and preschools in Lake City, FL
25 licensed programs · 20 accept subsidy · 20 with Google ratings
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Nanny's Place
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Harriette's Right Way Nursery
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Castle Hill Academy
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Kid City USA - Lake City (1290 SE Baya Dr)
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First Horizon Christian Academy
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Lollipop Nursery
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O2B Kids Lake City
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Bullfrogs & Butterflies Learning Center
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New Standards Childcare Facility
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Wee Care Preschool & Daycare
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Jewel's Little Rascals
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Busy Bee Playschool II
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Pride & Joy Childcare
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Kountry Kids Daycare
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Happy House
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Love N Learn (Daycare)
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Kid City USA - Lake City (522 NW Turner Ave)
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Licensed home daycares in Lake City
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Of Joy Family Child Care Home Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 32024 | F03CO0001 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
Before and after school programs in Lake City
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lollipop Hangout, Inc. Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 32025 | C03CO0062 | 26 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
Childcare in Lake City: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Lake City?
Lake City has 25 licensed programs on the Florida register: 22 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 1 before and after school program. 20 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Florida?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Florida. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Gold Seal?
Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for programs accredited by a state-approved accrediting body. 0 of 25 programs in Lake City hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Lake City?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 20 of 25 programs in Lake City (80%) accept it.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.