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Higher Learning Academy of Central FL
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Daycares and preschools in Lake Wales, FL
20 licensed programs · 17 accept subsidy · 9 with Google ratings
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Blessed Child Pre School
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First United Methodist Preschool
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Wallens Academy
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Jennings Kids Academy 4
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Laura's Learning & Enrichment Center
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Kid City USA - Lake Wales
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Endtime Christian Child Care Center
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Larkin Little Lambs Academy
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KidShip Early Learning Academy, LLC.
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Little Cardinal Leadership Academy
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Little Hawk Academy
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Little Highlander Academy
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Little Silver Streak Academy
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YMCA Early Learning Center At McLaughlin Middle High
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Licensed home daycares in Lake Wales
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipman Family Day Care Home Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 33853 | F10PO0392 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Tomlin Family Daycare Home Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 33853 | F10PO7557 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
Before and after school programs in Lake Wales
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Blessed Child II Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33853 | C10PO0232 | 43 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| After-School Alliance Of Polk County - Polk Ave Location Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33853 | C10PO0337 | 35 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| After-School Alliance Of Polk County-Janie Howard Wilson Elementary Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33853 | C10PO0404 | 40 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
Childcare in Lake Wales: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales has 20 licensed programs on the Florida register: 15 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 home daycares and 3 before and after school programs. 17 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 20 programs in Lake Wales 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 Wales?
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. 17 of 20 programs in Lake Wales (85%) 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.