Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Wales, FL
Of Lake Wales's 34 daycares, 15 (44%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Florida's statewide rate of 77%.
The local market includes 30 centers and 4 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Florida's average of 19%.
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.
34
Daycares
15
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Lake Wales
1(3%)
14(41%)
10(29%)
8(24%)
1(3%)
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Wales: 3.2 (Sample of 34).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Wales: 3.2 (Sample of 34).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Wales
Impact Kids Daycare
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Child's Creative Learning Center LLC
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
After-School Alliance Of Polk County - Polk Ave Location
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
Shipman Family Day Care Home
Lake Wales, FL
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lake Wales?
- There are 34 licensed child care providers in Lake Wales.
- What percentage of Lake Wales daycares have high quality ratings?
- 44% 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, 4 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