After School programs in Lakeland, FL
12 licensed programs · 80 accept subsidy · 51 with Google ratings
Before and after school programs care for school-age children outside class hours, and often on school holidays and through the summer. Most run inside an elementary school or a community center and hold a school-age child care licence.
Before and after school programs in Lakeland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Kid Care Inc At Valleyview Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33813 | C10PO0216 | 95 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Early Childhood KidCare, Inc. @ Cleveland Court KidCare Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33803 | C10PO0264 | 35 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Smart Start Youth & Families Services Inc. @ Sikes Kidcare Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33811 | C10PO0546 | 94 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Smart Start Youth & Family Services Inc.at R Bruce Wagner Kidcare Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33811 | C10PO0545 | 60 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Smart Start Youth & Family Services, Inc. At Highlands Grove Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33813 | C10PO0611 | 75 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| Smart Start Youth And Family Services Inc @ Sleepy Hill Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33810 | C10PO0757 | 40 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| YMCA - Wendell Watson Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33809 | C10PO0217 | 195 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| YMCA - Winston Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33810 | C10PO0220 | 195 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| YMCA Churchwell Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33810 | C10PO0438 | 135 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| YMCA Medulla Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33813 | C10PO0437 | 30 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
| YMCA Scott Lake Kid Care Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 33813 | C10PO0436 | 43 | Not listed | Not rated | Accepts |
Childcare in Lakeland: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Lakeland?
Lakeland has 100 licensed programs on the Florida register: 68 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 20 home daycares and 12 before and after school programs. 80 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 100 programs in Lakeland 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 Lakeland?
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. 80 of 100 programs in Lakeland (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.