24 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lake City, Florida
Browse all 24 child daycare & preschools in Lake City, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake City
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Christ Central Sports4.64 score4.8(20)
217 Sw Dyal Ave, Lake City, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
Christ Central Sports is a religious facility in Lake City, Florida with a 4.8/5 Google rating based on 10 reviews. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the church community, pastoral leadership, and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight the quality of worship, teaching, community involvement, and programs for children.
Welcoming and friendly communitystrong pastoral leadership (Pastor Lonnie and Pastor Seth)quality worship musicspiritual growth opportunities - 2My Little Red School House4.56 score4.7(20)
1544 Sw Mcfarlane Ave, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
MY LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE in Lake City receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the attentive and caring teachers, clean environment, and significant developmental progress their children make across multiple age groups.
Exceptional teachers (Ms. PoohMs. HeavenMs. GaydraelMs. Jordan - 3Lake City Kiddy Club4.56 score4.7(20)
1290 Se Baya Dr, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children
Parents consistently praise Kid City USA Lake City for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and highly dedicated staff. The center is recognized for excellent communication, individualized child care, safety measures, and a thoughtful bee-themed curriculum that engages children in learning and play. Multiple parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and have made significant developmental progress.
Knowledgeable and compassionate ownersattentive and experienced staff (many with 20+ years experience and CDAs/degrees)excellent communication with parentsaccommodates special needs and dietary restrictions - 4Castle Hill Academy LLC4.48 score4.6(20)
200 Sw Woodbranch Ln, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 138 children
Castle Hill Academy LLC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, reliable staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the convenient after-school pickup and summer care services, noting their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for. The daycare is described as trustworthy and supportive of both children and families.
Kind and attentive staffafter-school pickup servicefull-time summer carestructured learning environment - 5Wee Care Pre-School & Daycare INC4.4 score4.5(20)
6170 Sw County Road 240, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children
Wee Care Pre-School & Daycare in Lake City, Florida has received consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication, and the center's ability to support children's development from infancy through after-school programs. Multiple families report long-term loyalty, with some having attended for 18 years, and praise the center's patient approach to behavioral challenges and individual child needs.
Caring and loving staffExcellent communication and photo updates via appStrong support for behavioral and developmental challengesPatient and individualized approach to each child - 6Green Acres Learning Center4.37 score4.6(8)
1126 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Green Acres Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children described as happy, engaged, and progressing well academically. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, enrichment activities like gymnastics and music lessons, and strong parent communication. One negative review cited poor customer service when inquiring about enrollment.
caring and knowledgeable staffchildren happy and excited to attendstrong academic progressenrichment activities (gymnastics bus and music lessons) - 7Jewel'S Little Rascals4.18 score4.3(7)
1777 Sw Leslie Gln, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Jewel's Little Rascals receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming staff, creative activities, and caring environment. However, one negative review raised serious concerns about hygiene standards, owner communication, and food accountability.
welcoming and loving staffcreative activities and programsstaff willingness to work with parentsVPK teacher quality - 8Kountry Kids Day Care4.18 score4.3(7)
1468 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 132 children
Kountry Kids Day Care in Lake City receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff and programs. Multiple parents report positive experiences with their children enjoying the pre-K, aftercare, and summer programs, with children wanting to return. However, a small number of parents describe the facility very negatively, though they provide no specific details about their concerns.
caring and helpful staffpre-K program qualityaftercare programchildren enjoy attending - 9Wee Care, Too4.13 score4.2(10)
2665 Sw Windchime Pl, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Wee Care, Too receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the staff's care, attention, and nurturing environment. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious concerns including facility maintenance issues, pest control problems, poor handling of a child safety concern, and inadequate communication when resolving disputes.
Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentchildren's learning and developmentclean facil - 10City Of Lake City Activities For Boys4 score4(20)
533 Nw Desoto St, Lake City, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Parents praise this community park for its diverse recreational facilities and child-friendly environment. The facility features well-maintained playground equipment, sports courts, and ample space suitable for children of various ages. It serves as an important community hub offering youth activities, events, and safe spaces for families.
Variety of playground equipmenttennis courtsbasketball courtspicnic areas
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lake City based on parent reviews
My Little Red School House
1544 Sw Mcfarlane Ave, Lake City, FL
MY LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE in Lake City receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the attentive and caring teachers, clean environment, and significant developmental progress their children make across multiple age groups.
Lake City Kiddy Club
1290 Se Baya Dr, Lake City, FL
Parents consistently praise Kid City USA Lake City for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and highly dedicated staff. The center is recognized for excellent communication, individualized child care, safety measures, and a thoughtful bee-themed curriculum that engages children in learning and play. Multiple parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and have made significant developmental progress.
Castle Hill Academy LLC
200 Sw Woodbranch Ln, Lake City, FL
Castle Hill Academy LLC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, reliable staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the convenient after-school pickup and summer care services, noting their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for. The daycare is described as trustworthy and supportive of both children and families.
Wee Care Pre-School & Daycare INC
6170 Sw County Road 240, Lake City, FL
Wee Care Pre-School & Daycare in Lake City, Florida has received consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication, and the center's ability to support children's development from infancy through after-school programs. Multiple families report long-term loyalty, with some having attended for 18 years, and praise the center's patient approach to behavioral challenges and individual child needs.
Green Acres Learning Center
1126 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL
Green Acres Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children described as happy, engaged, and progressing well academically. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, enrichment activities like gymnastics and music lessons, and strong parent communication. One negative review cited poor customer service when inquiring about enrollment.
Bullfrogs And Butterflies Learning Center INC
1226 Sw Grandview St, Lake City, FL
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lake City, Florida
There are 24 child daycare & preschools in Lake City, Florida, making up 77% of the 31 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lake City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Lake City
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- Address
- 879 Nw Sunshine Pl, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-1930
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- 1226 Sw Grandview St, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-1768
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- 162 Nw Gwen Lake Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-7677
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- 416 Se Ermine Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-3953
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- 231 Ne Jacksonville Loop, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 719-5535
MY LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE in Lake City receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the attentive and caring teachers, clean environment, and significant developmental progress their children make across multiple age groups.
- Address
- 1544 Sw Mcfarlane Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 487-5626
Parents consistently praise Kid City USA Lake City for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and highly dedicated staff. The center is recognized for excellent communication, individualized child care, safety measures, and a thoughtful bee-themed curriculum that engages children in learning and play. Multiple parents report their children are enthusiastic about attending and have made significant developmental progress.
- Address
- 1290 Se Baya Dr, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-0256
Castle Hill Academy LLC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, reliable staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the convenient after-school pickup and summer care services, noting their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for. The daycare is described as trustworthy and supportive of both children and families.
- Address
- 200 Sw Woodbranch Ln, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 754-6565
Green Acres Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children described as happy, engaged, and progressing well academically. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, enrichment activities like gymnastics and music lessons, and strong parent communication. One negative review cited poor customer service when inquiring about enrollment.
- Address
- 1126 Sw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-1234
Wee Care Pre-School & Daycare in Lake City, Florida has received consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong communication, and the center's ability to support children's development from infancy through after-school programs. Multiple families report long-term loyalty, with some having attended for 18 years, and praise the center's patient approach to behavioral challenges and individual child needs.
- Address
- 6170 Sw County Road 240, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 754-5111
Jewel's Little Rascals receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming staff, creative activities, and caring environment. However, one negative review raised serious concerns about hygiene standards, owner communication, and food accountability.
- Address
- 1777 Sw Leslie Gln, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 758-2368
Kountry Kids Day Care in Lake City receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff and programs. Multiple parents report positive experiences with their children enjoying the pre-K, aftercare, and summer programs, with children wanting to return. However, a small number of parents describe the facility very negatively, though they provide no specific details about their concerns.
- Address
- 1468 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 752-5412
- Address
- 640 Nw Madison St, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 752-7041
Wee Care, Too receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the staff's care, attention, and nurturing environment. However, two detailed negative reviews describe serious concerns including facility maintenance issues, pest control problems, poor handling of a child safety concern, and inadequate communication when resolving disputes.
- Address
- 2665 Sw Windchime Pl, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-8755
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- 375 Nw Orange St, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 755-0195
Parents praise this community park for its diverse recreational facilities and child-friendly environment. The facility features well-maintained playground equipment, sports courts, and ample space suitable for children of various ages. It serves as an important community hub offering youth activities, events, and safe spaces for families.
- Address
- 533 Nw Desoto St, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 754-3607
Happy House receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and positive experiences for their children, though several serious concerns have been raised about communication, payment handling, and one report of physical marks on a child. The majority of recent reviews are highly positive, but negative experiences suggest potential issues with management and administrative processes.
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- 544 Nw Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 752-4736
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- 149 Se Lochlynn Ter, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 719-2227
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- 522 Nw Turner Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 752-4411
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- 494 Nw Desoto St, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 719-5840
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- 1787 N Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 752-5100
- Address
- 876 Ne Jackson Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 752-1734
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- 258 Sw Columbia Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 754-2223
- Address
- 388 Sw Birley Ave, Lake City, FL
- Phone
- (386) 466-1114
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