Who is the #1 daycare in Lakeland?

Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lakeland based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Lakeland?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Lakeland?

Childcare costs in Lakeland vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Lakeland, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 27 daycares and childcare centers in Lakeland based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lakeland

#1 — Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#2 — Little Shepherds Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — First Steps Education Lakeland, LLC Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — First Steps Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#5 — PCPS Early Childhood Score: 74%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#6 — Kid's Town Preschool Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Pathway of Lakeland Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Montessori Preschool of Lakeland Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Southside Learning Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#10 — Taylor Learning Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#11 — hands and hearts in motion Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Golden Gate Preparatory Academy Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#13 — Beacon Hill Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →
#14 — Precious Children in the Highlands Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Revive Academy Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#16 — FWC Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Dawson's Learning Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Bliss Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — Taylor Learning Center Inc Score: 51%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#20 — My Little House Learning Center Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — All Aboard Learning Station Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#22 — Sheris Learning Thru Love Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#23 — First Steps Education Preschool Punta Gorda Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#25 — Destined for Greatness Preschool Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — First Pentecostal Learning Center Preschool Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — School Readiness Preschool Score: 14%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Lakeland?: Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lakeland based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Lakeland?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Lakeland?: Childcare costs in Lakeland vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Lakeland

#1 — Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center Score: 77%

#2 — Little Shepherds Preschool Score: 77%

#3 — First Steps Education Lakeland, LLC Score: 77%

#4 — First Steps Preschool Score: 77%

#5 — PCPS Early Childhood Score: 74%

#6 — Kid's Town Preschool Score: 71%

#7 — Pathway of Lakeland Score: 69%

#8 — Montessori Preschool of Lakeland Score: 63%

#9 — Southside Learning Center Score: 63%

#10 — Taylor Learning Center Score: 63%

#11 — hands and hearts in motion Score: 63%

#12 — Golden Gate Preparatory Academy Score: 63%

#13 — Beacon Hill Preschool Score: 63%

#14 — Precious Children in the Highlands Preschool Score: 60%

#15 — Revive Academy Preschool Score: 60%

#16 — FWC Preschool Score: 60%

#17 — Dawson's Learning Academy Score: 60%

#18 — Bliss Preschool Score: 60%

#19 — Taylor Learning Center Inc Score: 51%

#20 — My Little House Learning Center Score: 40%

#21 — All Aboard Learning Station Score: 40%

#22 — Sheris Learning Thru Love Score: 40%

#23 — First Steps Education Preschool Punta Gorda Score: 29%

#24 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 29%

#25 — Destined for Greatness Preschool Score: 29%

#26 — First Pentecostal Learning Center Preschool Score: 29%

#27 — School Readiness Preschool Score: 14%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions