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Best Daycares in Lake Wales, FL — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Lake Wales's 35 daycares, 15 (43%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Florida's statewide rate of 77%.

The local market includes 30 centers and 5 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lake Wales. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Florida methodology page for the full breakdown.

35
Daycares
15
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Lake Wales

2(6%)
13(37%)
11(31%)
8(23%)
1(3%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Wales: 3.2 (Sample of 35).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Wales: 3.2 (Sample of 35).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Wales

Impact Kids Daycare
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mrs. Wilbanks Wonderland
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Blessed Child II
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
A Child's Creative Learning Center LLC
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
After-School Alliance Of Polk County-Janie Howard Wilson Elementary
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Dynamic Kids Learning Center
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
First United Methodist Preschool
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Laura's Learning & Enrichment Center
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Cardinal Leadership Academy
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Hawk Academy
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Highlander Academy
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Silver Streak Academy
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lake Wales?
There are 35 licensed child care providers in Lake Wales.
What percentage of Lake Wales daycares have high quality ratings?
43% of Lake Wales daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Florida.
What types of childcare are available in Lake Wales?
30 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Lake Wales.
Is there financial help for childcare in Florida?
Florida offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Florida

All 35 Daycares in Lake Wales