Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 34240 (Lakewood Ranch, FL)

For ZIP 34240 (Lakewood Ranch, FL), the latest data shows 8 listed providers: 6 child care centers, 2 preschools.

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Provider listings in ZIP 34240

Child Care Center Baby Fox Academy Lakewood Ranch Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 Capacity 91 Child Care Center Enchanted Explorers Child Development Center Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 Capacity 55 Preschool Island Kids Child Care Center Preschool And Pre-K LLC Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 Capacity 127 Child Care Center Kiddie Academy of Sarasota Sarasota, FL 34240 Capacity 204 Child Care Center Little Ranchers Learning Center Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 Capacity 130 Child Care Center Little Ranchers Learning Center Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 Capacity 130 Child Care Center Prodigy Early Learning At Sarsota Sarasota, FL 34240 Capacity 248 Preschool Smarty Pants Preschool Sarasota, FL 34240 Capacity 106

Care types in ZIP 34240

Care type	Providers	Directory
Child Care Centers	6	View ZIP directory
Preschools	2	View ZIP directory

Choosing care in ZIP 34240

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.

When you are choosing care in ZIP 34240, Lakewood Ranch, FL, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

ZIP 34240 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile spans 8 listed care providers in ZIP 34240; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 8 of these providers report 1,091 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record	8
With a published overall rating	None published
Average overall rating	Not published
Highest-rated provider	Not published
Ownership mix	Not reported
Licensed capacity (total)	1,091

Provider-level state licensing data

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Licensed capacity
Baby Fox Academy Lakewood Ranch	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	91
Enchanted Explorers Child Development Center	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	55
Island Kids Child Care Center Preschool And Pre-K LLC	Preschool	Not rated	Not reported	127
Kiddie Academy of Sarasota	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	204
Little Ranchers Learning Center	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	130
Little Ranchers Learning Center	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	130
Prodigy Early Learning At Sarsota	Child Care Center	Not rated	Not reported	248
Smarty Pants Preschool	Preschool	Not rated	Not reported	106

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?

All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.

What is the average quality rating in ZIP 34240?

The state does not publish quality ratings for the providers currently listed in ZIP 34240. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.

How many care providers are in ZIP 34240?

The current data lists 8 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 34240 (Lakewood Ranch, FL), across 2 care types.

Which care provider in ZIP 34240 has the highest quality rating?

No provider in ZIP 34240 has a published quality rating in the current state licensing data.

What types of care are available in ZIP 34240?

Providers in ZIP 34240 include child care centers (6), preschools (2). Each listing links to source details and contact information.

Data & methodology

This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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