Best Daycares in Lakeland, FL — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Lakeland based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Lakeland

  1. #1 — Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center Score: 27/100

    Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://covenantcdc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — First Steps Preschool Score: 27/100

    First Steps Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.firstumc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — First Steps Education Lakeland, LLC Score: 26/100

    First Steps Education Lakeland, LLC is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Firststepseducation.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Beacon Hill Preschool Score: 21/100

    Beacon Hill Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.beaconhillpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Golden Gate Preparatory Academy Score: 21/100

    Golden Gate Preparatory Academy is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://ggprepacademy.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  6. #6 — hands and hearts in motion Score: 21/100

    hands and hearts in motion is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.handsandhearts.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Bliss Preschool Score: 20/100

    Bliss Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.blisspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Dawson's Learning Academy Score: 20/100

    Dawson's Learning Academy is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Dawsonslearning.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — FWC Preschool Score: 20/100

    FWC Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fwclakeland.org/fwcpreschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — All Aboard Learning Station Score: 13/100

    All Aboard Learning Station is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Destined for Greatness Preschool Score: 9/100

    Destined for Greatness Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 9/100

    Educare Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — First Pentecostal Learning Center Preschool Score: 9/100

    First Pentecostal Learning Center Preschool is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — First Steps Education Preschool Punta Gorda Score: 9/100

    First Steps Education Preschool Punta Gorda is a childcare center in Lakeland, FL. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — A & S Robinson's Family Childcare Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Academy Of Lakeland Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 163. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Alpha Bright Children Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 54. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Alta Schoolhouse Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 124. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School, Full Day. View full profile →

  19. #19 — American Tutoring Institute II LLC Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 35. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Aprendemos Learning Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Bezos Academy- Lakeland Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 140. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Bobbie's Busy Bee Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 52. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Food Served. Confirm present license status and availability with Florida DCF.

    Programs: Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Bridget Gibbons Family Daycare Home LLC Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Bright Imaginations Learning Centers Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 174. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Camelia's Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 29. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Caritas Sonrientes Llc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Caron-Juarez, Christine Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Country Lane Child Enrichment Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 40. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Creative Minds Academy II Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 41. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Davis Large Family Child Care Home Llc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 12. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Night Care, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Dawsons Learning Center Llc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 34. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Delpha Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day. View full profile →

  33. #33 — Early Childhood Learning Center Airside Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 131. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 117. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  35. #35 — Explore Point LLC Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 47. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  36. #36 — Faith Without Works Dba The Early Years CDC #2 Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 89. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Fields Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Night Care, Before School, After School, Weekend Care, Infant…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Florida Southern College Early Childhood Learning Lab Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 109. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  39. #39 — God Little Helpers Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 68. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served,…

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Gods Happy Kids Intl Child Care Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Good Adventure Family Day Care Home Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Great Kidz Academy Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 120. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Drop In, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Part Time, Pre K. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Greater St Paul Daycare Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 27. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, Food Served.

    Programs: Full Day. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Head Of The Class Learning Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 187. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Food Served.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 137. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Humble B's Childcare Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Innovation Academy Kids Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 215. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Pre K. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Irma Chacon Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 10. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, Before School, After School, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Kathleen Baptist Church Child Enrichment Center, Inc Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 125. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Half Day, After School, Food Served, Transportation.

    Programs: After School, Full Day, Part Time. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Kathleen Little D's Childcare Center Score: 7/100

    Florida DCF’s statewide provider listing dated 2026-09-04 records this childcare provider as “Operational” and “Licensed.” The listing reports capacity 42. Services shown in the snapshot: Full Day, Infant Care, Food Served.

    Programs: Infant Care, Full Day. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Lakeland?
Covenant Presbyterian Child Development Center has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
How are daycares ranked in Lakeland?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.