{"id":49963,"date":"2021-09-17T20:16:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T00:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/?p=49963"},"modified":"2023-02-09T23:39:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T04:39:18","slug":"childcare-daycare-guide-lakeland-fl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/childcare-daycare-guide-lakeland-fl\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Guide: Lakeland + Polk County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-0003049 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-0003049 .ugb-heading__title{font-size:40px !important;text-align:center}.ugb-0003049 .ugb-heading__top-line{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2) !important;width:200px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:8px !important}.ugb-0003049 .ugb-heading__bottom-line{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-25773,#0bb1a2) !important;width:200px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}.ugb-0003049 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-heading__top-line\"><\/div><h2 class=\"ugb-heading__title\">PRESCHOOL + CHILDCARE GUIDE<\/h2><div class=\"ugb-heading__bottom-line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Preschools, Daycares, VPK, Childcare, School Holiday Camps, and Childcare in Lakeland + Polk County<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Are you searching for daycare or a preschool in Lakeland, Winter Haven, or Polk County? Or a before or after care program for your elementary-age children? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Below you\u2019ll find information on high quality preschools and child care centers where your children can thrive. This list includes infant daycare centers, church daycare, Christian preschools, Montessori Preschools, head start preschools, VPK free preschool programs, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We recognize that finding a daycare with available space can be a daunting task. If after contacting the daycares on our list you are still having trouble finding an opening, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/lakelandmoms\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lakeland Moms Group<\/a>&nbsp;on Facebook and to ask your fellow moms if they know of a preschool or daycare with availability. Also, if you are pregnant and will need infant care, it is never too early to start looking for a daycare, many will put you on a waiting list based on your due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>This is not a comprehensive list, there are over 395 registered child care providers in Polk County. Visit&nbsp;<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/caressearch.myflfamilies.com\/PublicSearch\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">myflfamilies.com<\/a>&nbsp;for a full list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Looking for K-12 Education topics including public schools, private schools, and homeschooling? Read more in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/education-guide-lakeland-fl\/\">Education Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-44779-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\"><strong>POPULAR CHILDCARE TOPICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-childcare\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VPK-Near-You.jpg\" alt=\"VPK Near You\" class=\"wp-image-53984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VPK-Near-You.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VPK-Near-You-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VPK-Near-You-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VPK-Near-You-240x120.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/VPK-Near-You-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-block-heading wp-elements-34c79f08c300f3faeea5c510193f9f97\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/florida-childcare\/\">PRESCHOOL vs DAYCARE &#8211; UNDERSTANDING CHILDCARE IN FL<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/vpk-florida\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Preschool-VPK-Florida-e1508948788597.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool VPK Florida\" class=\"wp-image-2349\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-789fd62c63406395233fd74cb6e4bbca\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/after-school-programs\/\">FLORIDA VPK: FREE PRESCHOOL FOR 4-YEAR OLDS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-3 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/childcare-preschool-vpk\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Lakeland-Preschools-Daycare-Guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lakeland Preschools &amp; Daycare Guide (1)\" class=\"wp-image-30928\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-ab6d014be18bbbde9fad9b03315cf1d8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/guide\/childcare-preschool-vpk\/\">CHILDCARE DIRECTORY<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/after-school-programs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/After-School-Care-Programs-Lakeland.jpg\" alt=\"After School Care Programs Lakeland\" class=\"wp-image-8249\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-1efa1482681ec0ff8828608f246e12d4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/after-school-programs\/\">AFTER SCHOOL CARE<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-9a40307 ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-9a40307.ugb-spacer{height:30px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-32182-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\">HOLIDAY CAMPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/spring-break-camp-guide\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Spring-Break-Camps-Near-Me-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Break Camp Guide\" class=\"wp-image-17164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Spring-Break-Camps-Near-Me-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Spring-Break-Camps-Near-Me-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Spring-Break-Camps-Near-Me-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Spring-Break-Camps-Near-Me-Lakeland-Polk-County-FL-240x120.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-af1fe4d7efcb35597c4bb8bb9c3730e0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/spring-break-camp-guide\/\">SPRING BREAK CAMPS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-6 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/summer-camp-directory\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Summer-Camps-Day-Camp-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Camps Day Camp Lakeland Florida\" class=\"wp-image-44455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Summer-Camps-Day-Camp-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Summer-Camps-Day-Camp-Lakeland-Florida-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Summer-Camps-Day-Camp-Lakeland-Florida-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Summer-Camps-Day-Camp-Lakeland-Florida-240x120.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Summer-Camps-Day-Camp-Lakeland-Florida.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-be384d84549828b5e0b8ad3fc7b7167d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/summer-camp-directory\/\">SUMMER CAMPS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/thanksgiving-break-camps\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thanksgiving-Break-Camps-Near-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Break Camp Lakeland\" class=\"wp-image-25023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thanksgiving-Break-Camps-Near-Me.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thanksgiving-Break-Camps-Near-Me-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thanksgiving-Break-Camps-Near-Me-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Thanksgiving-Break-Camps-Near-Me-240x120.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-01f874b0a366aceadae86cf11a748c4e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/thanksgiving-break-camps\/\">THANKSGIVING BREAK CAMPS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/winter-break-camps\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Winter-Break-Camps-for-Kids-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Break Camps for Kids Lakeland Florida\" class=\"wp-image-42454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Winter-Break-Camps-for-Kids-Lakeland-Florida-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Winter-Break-Camps-for-Kids-Lakeland-Florida-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Winter-Break-Camps-for-Kids-Lakeland-Florida-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Winter-Break-Camps-for-Kids-Lakeland-Florida-240x120.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Winter-Break-Camps-for-Kids-Lakeland-Florida.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-34-font-size wp-block-heading wp-elements-e71c651352dd445c43c8078694901308\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/winter-break-camps\/\">WINTER BREAK CAMPS<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-spacer ugb-spacer ugb-6a6b21d ugb-spacer--v2 ugb-main-block\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-6a6b21d.ugb-spacer{height:30px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-spacer--inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color 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Learn how to apply, the difference between VPK at a public school or private provider, and how to find a VPK near you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/the-nest-schools-lakeland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/The-Nest-Schools-Lakeland-FL-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Nest Schools Lakeland FL (2)\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/childcare-preschool-after-programs\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Childcare + Daycares + Afterschool Care<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/the-nest-schools-lakeland\/\">7 Things You\u2019ll Love About The Nest Schools: A New Early Childhood School in Lakeland<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2022-11-17T07:17:18-05:00\">November 17, 2022<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>A new preschool and childcare center is opening in Lakeland this fall. The Nest Schools offers a quality early childhood education program where your children will thrive. 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Think again. The State of Florida offers six scholarship programs that can help make private school possible for your family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/after-school-programs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/After-School-Care-Programs-Lakeland.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"After School Care Programs Lakeland\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/childcare-preschool-after-programs\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Childcare + Daycares + Afterschool Care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/after-school-programs\/\">Guide to After School Programs in Lakeland<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2021-07-28T13:22:20-04:00\">July 28, 2021<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>Find after school care where your kids will be engaged, have fun, and receive homework help during the afternoon hours. All of the after school programs on our list provide school pick up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ugb-blog-posts__item\"><figure class=\"ugb-blog-posts__featured-image ugb--shadow-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/all-saints-academy\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/All-Saints-Academy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"All Saints Academy Lakeland Winter Haven\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__content\"><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__category\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/education\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/childcare-preschool-after-programs\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Childcare + Daycares + Afterschool Care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/category\/sponsored\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Sponsored<\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"ugb-blog-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakelandmom.com\/all-saints-academy\/\">Lakeland Mom looks at All Saints Academy<\/a><\/h3><aside class=\"entry-meta ugb-blog-posts__meta\"><time datetime=\"2018-04-26T10:37:42-04:00\">April 26, 2018<\/time><\/aside><div class=\"ugb-blog-posts__excerpt\"><p>Learn about All Saints Academy, an independent Christian school for ages 2 &#8211; 12th grade. ASA has a college prep focus and is conveniently located between Lakeland and Winter Haven. From the small classes and personalized attention to the innovation and unique activities available to students, you&#8217;ll be impressed!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><div class=\"ugb-button-container ugb-blog-posts__load-more-button\"><a class=\"ugb-button ugb-button--size-normal\" href=\"#0\" rel=\"\" title=\"\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Load More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-global-color-32182-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\">PRECHOOL + DAYCARE DIRECTORY<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"drts-platform-render-663830e672d07-1\" class=\"drts drts-main\"><div class=\"drts-view-entities-container drts-view-entities-container-masonry\" 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