
Public Pre-K programs in Lake City, FL
18 licensed programs · 20 accept subsidy · 20 with Google ratings
Public pre-kindergarten is funded by a state or school district and is often free for four-year-olds. It may run inside an elementary school or at a licensed community program that holds state-funded seats.

Nanny's Place
Harriette's Right Way Nursery

Castle Hill Academy

Kid City USA - Lake City (1290 SE Baya Dr)
First Horizon Christian Academy
Lollipop Nursery

O2B Kids Lake City
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Learning Center
New Standards Childcare Facility

Wee Care Preschool & Daycare

Jewel's Little Rascals
Busy Bee Playschool II
Pride & Joy Childcare
Kountry Kids Daycare

Happy House
Love N Learn (Daycare)
Kid City USA - Lake City (522 NW Turner Ave)
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.
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.