Best Church Daycare in Lakeland, FL
Compare 21 church daycare in Lakeland. Average rating: 4.01/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lakeland, Florida at a glance
- Programs
- 21
- Avg rating
- 4.01/5
- Parent reviews
- 595
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 26
Lakeland has 21 licensed church daycare with 595 parent reviews averaging 4.01/5.26 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 47% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 33809 (avg 4.7 stars), while 33801 has the largest selection (20 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lakeland
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.
- 1Covenant Child Development Center4.74 score5(14)
210 Poppell Dr, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Parents consistently praise Covenant Child Development Center for its warm, nurturing environment and caring, compassionate staff. The center is particularly noted for combining quality education with Christian values and maintaining small class sizes. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive both academically and spiritually.
Caring and compassionate teacherswarm and welcoming environmentsmall class sizesChrist-centered/faith-based curriculum - 2Sheri'S Learning Thru Love4.72 score4.9(20)
2302 Haywood St, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
Parents unanimously praise Sheri's Learning Thru Love for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Children show significant behavioral and academic improvement, and parents consistently report feeling comfortable and confident in the center's care. The school is frequently recommended for its engaging, personalized approach to early childhood education.
Caring and loving stafffamily atmosphereindividualized attentionacademic and behavioral improvement in children - 3Creative Minds Learning Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
3108 Atlantic Ave, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Creative Minds Learning Academy in Lakeland receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and patient staff, strong curriculum, developmental progress in children's speech and academics, and engaging family events. The center is noted for its ability to handle children with special needs and behavioral challenges while fostering a loving, inclusive environment.
Patient and caring staffstrong academic curriculumchild developmental progress (speechreading - 4Country Lane Child Enrichment Center4.69 score5(11)
105 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Country Lane Child Enrichment Center in Lakeland receives consistently perfect ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated teachers and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, flourish academically and socially, and enjoy the integrated dance and enrichment programs. Many families have multi-generational connections to the center spanning decades.
Caring and loving teacherssmall class sizesstrong kindergarten preparationsafe environment - 5Paholas Dba Ms Kristin'S Kinder Academy4.64 score5(9)
923 Fairlane Dr, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Ms. Kristin's Kinder Academy in Lakeland receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and quality of care. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and engaged in various learning activities throughout the year at competitive pricing.
Kind and caring staffsafe and clean facilitiesexcellent teacher-child interactionsvariety of educational activities and programs - 6Kathleen Baptist Child Enrichment Center4.64 score4.8(20)
3939 2nd St Nw, Lakeland, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 125 children
Parents praise Kathleen Baptist Child Enrichment Center as an outstanding, affordable preschool program with dedicated teachers and quality curriculum. The facility is part of a welcoming, Bible-based church community known for strong children's ministry and community support. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring staff and positive experiences for their children.
Outstanding curriculumaffordable pricingcaring and dedicated teacherspart of supportive faith co - 7Star Achievers Learning Center4.58 score5(7)
850 N Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Star Achievers Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, quality curriculum, and clean facility. Children show notable developmental progress, and the center has maintained an excellent compliance record with no DCF violations.
friendly and caring staffquality curriculumclean facilityhelpful director - 8A Little Bit Of Heaven Child Enrichment Center4.48 score4.7(11)
424 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 100 children
A Little Bit of Heaven Child Enrichment Center in Lakeland receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, strong leadership by Director Ms. Niki, and safe, welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and developmentally supported.
Caring and attentive staffstrong director leadershipsafe facility with security measuresindividual attention to children's needs including allergies and developmental issues - 9Creative Minds Academy II4.47 score4.6(18)
1802 Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Creative Minds Academy II receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, particularly staff member Mrs. Norma, as well as the nurturing learning environment, structured curriculum, and special events. The center is noted for its attentiveness to individual child needs, including special support for children with autism.
Caring and professional staffPatient and attentive teachersStructured learning curriculumWelcoming atmosphere - 10
3915 Old Road 37, Lakeland, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Parents consistently praise Bright Imaginations Learning Center for its professional, caring staff who prioritize child development and safety. The facility maintains strong communication with parents, implements secure entry systems, and maintains clean environments. Children show successful transitions to kindergarten and parents report high satisfaction with their children's progress and adjustment.
Professional and caring staffstrong communication with parentssecure building access with double-lock systemclean facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 55 daycares with Google ratings in Lakeland
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 595 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Lakeland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lakeland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33809 | 10 | 4.7 | 5 | |
| 33801 | 20 | 4.54 | 9 | |
| 33813 | 16 | 4.27 | 8 | |
| 33805 | 11 | 4.03 | 1 | |
| 33815 | 9 | 3.4 | 0 | |
| 33803 | 10 | 3.38 | 1 | |
| 33811 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
| 33810 | 9 | 2.72 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lakeland (22–350 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
42
Large
76–150 children
31
Very Large
150+ children
9
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lakeland based on parent reviews
Kathleen Baptist Child Enrichment Center
3939 2nd St Nw, Lakeland, FL
Parents praise Kathleen Baptist Child Enrichment Center as an outstanding, affordable preschool program with dedicated teachers and quality curriculum. The facility is part of a welcoming, Bible-based church community known for strong children's ministry and community support. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring staff and positive experiences for their children.
A Little Bit Of Heaven Child Enrichment Center
424 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL
A Little Bit of Heaven Child Enrichment Center in Lakeland receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, strong leadership by Director Ms. Niki, and safe, welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and developmentally supported.
Greater St Paul Daycare
1130 N Webster Ave, Lakeland, FL
Greater St Paul Daycare is a religious facility with mixed reviews. While many reviewers praise the church and its welcoming community, one parent reported serious concerns about bullying and inadequate staff response to their children's experiences.
St. Paul Lutheran Church And School
4450 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School receives consistently high praise from community members who attend services and use the facility. Parents and attendees commend the welcoming staff, pastors, and teachers who provide genuine care and go above and beyond. One concern raised involves traffic management during school start and dismissal times on Alamo Road.
Brenda'S Little Helpers Christian Daycare Center, LLC
1100 E Rose St, Lakeland, FL
One parent describes having a positive experience with their children attending the center and appreciates the owner's daily efforts. Another review notes a personal connection, stating that the owner's aunt owns the facility.
Small Wonders Child Development Center
4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL
Small Wonders Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, safe environment and quality education. Parents highlight strong communication from staff, professional handling of concerns, and children's visible growth and happiness at the facility.
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Church Daycare in Lakeland, Florida
There are 21 church daycare in Lakeland, Florida, making up 23% of the 93 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lakeland have an average rating of 4.01 out of 5 across 55 rated facilities, with 47% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 595 parent reviews. Parents in Lakeland most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and affordable pricing.
When choosing a daycare in Lakeland, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Church Daycare in Lakeland
Showing 21 results
- Address
- 5811 Scott Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 648-2383
One parent describes having a positive experience with their children attending the center and appreciates the owner's daily efforts. Another review notes a personal connection, stating that the owner's aunt owns the facility.
- Address
- 1100 E Rose St, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 683-0033
- Address
- 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 616-9196
One parent describes the staff at Heaven's Little Angels as 'heaven sent,' highlighting a positive experience with the team. No negative feedback has been submitted for this location yet.
- Address
- 620 N Ingraham Ave, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (786) 985-7766
Parents praise Kathleen Baptist Child Enrichment Center as an outstanding, affordable preschool program with dedicated teachers and quality curriculum. The facility is part of a welcoming, Bible-based church community known for strong children's ministry and community support. Multiple reviewers highlight the caring staff and positive experiences for their children.
- Address
- 3939 2nd St Nw, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 858-3838
A Little Bit of Heaven Child Enrichment Center in Lakeland receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring, attentive staff, strong leadership by Director Ms. Niki, and safe, welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared-for, and developmentally supported.
- Address
- 424 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 858-8400
Greater St Paul Daycare is a religious facility with mixed reviews. While many reviewers praise the church and its welcoming community, one parent reported serious concerns about bullying and inadequate staff response to their children's experiences.
- Address
- 1130 N Webster Ave, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 683-3662
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School receives consistently high praise from community members who attend services and use the facility. Parents and attendees commend the welcoming staff, pastors, and teachers who provide genuine care and go above and beyond. One concern raised involves traffic management during school start and dismissal times on Alamo Road.
- Address
- 4450 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 644-7710
Small Wonders Child Development Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, safe environment and quality education. Parents highlight strong communication from staff, professional handling of concerns, and children's visible growth and happiness at the facility.
- Address
- 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 619-5885
Treehouse Preschool Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, clean facility, and developmental progress of their children. However, some parents have raised concerns about staff professionalism, teacher-to-student ratios, and classroom management issues.
- Address
- 1115 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 687-8733
Several parents praise the nurturing, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff, highlighting specific teachers for their care and educational impact. However, one review warns of a potentially hostile environment where the director may dismiss families who question her authority.
- Address
- 5410 Yarborough Ln, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 648-4182
Hands-N-Hearts In Motion has extremely polarized reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising caring staff, good communication, and safe environment. However, three 1-star reviews raise serious safety concerns including unexplained injuries, poor supervision, locked rooms, lost clothing, and allegations of staff misconduct.
- Address
- 3330 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 686-9733
- Address
- 1942 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 686-8753
Note: The reviews provided are for the church facility, not the preschool/daycare program. Reviewers praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, multiple worship service options, and community involvement, but no specific feedback about the daycare services is available.
- Address
- 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 683-9049
- Address
- 6505 Odom Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 853-9235
- Address
- 1620 W Parker St, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 688-8002
- Address
- 4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 646-5031
- Address
- 6868 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 859-3577
- Address
- 1401 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 858-5614
- Address
- 3151 Hardin Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 665-4187
- Address
- 1725 Parker Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Phone
- (863) 617-2131
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