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Innovation Academy Kids
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Public Pre-K programs in Lakeland, FL
43 licensed programs · 80 accept subsidy · 51 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.
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Sheri's Learning Thru Love
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Covenant Child Development Center
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Ms kristin's Kinder Academy
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Precious Children in the Highlands Preschool
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Montessori Preschool of Lakeland
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Explore Point
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Early Childhood Learning Center
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Destined for Greatness Preschool
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God Little Helpers
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Early Years
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Bright Imaginations Kiddie College
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Alpha Kids Learning Center
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Rising Little Stars Academy
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Taylor Learning Center Inc
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Bright Imaginations Learning Centers
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Dawson's Learning Academy
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Little Wonders Academy
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The Nest Schools Lakeland
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First Baptist Church Of Highland City Preschool
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Bobbie's Busy Bee Day Care
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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.