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Childcare centers in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland has 150 licensed childcare centers and homes in Florida's licensing records. Among the 456 Florida cities with listings, Lakeland ranks #10 by centers and homes on file. 82 of the 82 centers and homes that report it accept School Readiness Program. By county, all 150 are recorded in Polk County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Florida childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 150licensed centers and homes in Lakelandon file in the state's licensing records
  • 9,368licensed seatsof 109 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 100%accept School Readiness Programof 82 centers and homes reporting
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Lakeland

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Paying for childcare in Lakeland

Three programs can help Lakeland families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Lakeland", it counts Lakeland centers and homes; where it says "Across Florida", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Lakeland

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Lakeland?

Lakeland has 150 licensed childcare centers and homes in Florida's licensing records. Among the 456 Florida cities with listings, Lakeland ranks #10 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Florida Department of Children and Families.

Which Lakeland centers accept School Readiness Program?

82 of the 82 centers and homes in Lakeland that report it are listed as accepting School Readiness Program. Turn on the "Accepts School Readiness Program" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 100% of Florida centers in the directory are current School Readiness Program providers (4,722 of 4,722 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

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How do I check a Florida daycare license?

Look the center up in Provider Search, Florida's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Florida?

For children 0–11 months in licensed child care centers, Florida allows up to 4 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:4 under Fla. Stat. §402.305(4)(a) (birth-1 year). For 12–23 months it is 1:6. The full Florida table is in the Florida guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Florida Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Florida Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Department of Children and Families public records · Florida license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →