Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Lake Wales, FL

Lake Wales, Florida is served by 38 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Lake WalesProviders
Child Care Centers30View directory
Family Child Care Homes6View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools2View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
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Child Care Centers in Lake Wales

30 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lake Wales. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center A Blessed Child II Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 43 Child Care Center A Child's Creative Learning Center LLC Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 56 Child Care Center After-School Alliance Of Polk County - Polk Ave Location Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 35 Child Care Center After-School Alliance Of Polk County-Janie Howard Wilson Elementary Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 27 Child Care Center Boys and Girls Club - South Ridge Unit Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Boys and Girls Club of Polk County - South Ridge Unit Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Boys and Girls Club of Polk County - South Ridge Unit Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Boys and Girls Club of Polk County - South Ridge Unit Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Dynamic Kids Learning Center Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Endtime Christian Child Care Center Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 126 Child Care Center Foundations Early Learning Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Higher Learning Academy Of Central Florida LLC Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Impact Kids Daycare Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 161 Child Care Center Jennings Kids Academy 4 LLC Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Kid City Usa - Lake Wales Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 98 Child Care Center KidShip Early Learning Academy, LLC. Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Larkin Little Lambs Academy Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 117 Child Care Center Laura's Learning & Enrichment Center Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Learn And Grow Early Learning Academy Inc Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 94 Child Care Center Little Cardinal Leadership Academy Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Little Hawk Academy Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Little Highlander Academy Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Little Hugs Christian Academy Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Little Silver Streak Academy Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 45 Child Care Center Park Avenue Private School Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Polk County Schools Head Start - McLaughlin Middle School Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Polk County Schools Head Start - Spook Hill Elementary Lake Wales, FL 33853 Child Care Center Providence Academy Lake Wales, FL 33898 Child Care Center Wallens Academy Lake Wales, FL 33859 Capacity 36 Child Care Center YMCA Early Learning Center At McLaughlin Middle High Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 105

Family Child Care Homes in Lake Wales

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lake Wales. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Gwinn Family Day Care Home Lake Wales, FL 33898 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Hosanna Kids Care Lake Wales, FL 33859 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Mrs. Wilbanks Wonderland Lake Wales, FL 33859 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Shipman Family Day Care Home Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Stewart Family Day Care Home Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Tomlin Family Daycare Home Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 10

Preschools in Lake Wales

2 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lake Wales. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool A Blessed Child Pre-School Day Care, Inc Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 61 Preschool First United Methodist Preschool Lake Wales, FL 33853 Capacity 150
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ZIP codes in Lake Wales

ZIP 33853Care providersZIP 33859Care providersZIP 33898Care providers

How to pick care in Lake Wales

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Lake Wales, FL, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Polk County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lake Wales, FL have?
Based on current licensing data, Lake Wales is home to 38 state-licensed providers: 30 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 2 preschools.
How do Lake Wales facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lake Wales to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lake Wales licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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