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Dawson's Learning Academy

905 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 338014.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$145
year first licensed
2021

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About Dawson's Learning Academy

Dawson's Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Lakeland, Florida. The state has licensed it since June 8, 2021, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $145 to $305.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: School year: infants age 6 weeks through age 5; summer: infants age 6 weeks through age 12 (school-age)
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “DLA Operating Hours - 6:30 am - 6 pm; DLA Summer Hours - 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; DLC Operating Hours - 7:30 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: School year: infants age 6 weeks through age 5; summer: infants age 6 weeks through age 12 (school-age)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentLanguage and literacy, math, science, art, and music
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dawson's Learning Academy lists weekly tuition from $145 to $305. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $230 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After Care - $145/week$145
Before & After Care - $165/week$165
Before Care - $145/week, Age 6 weeks and up$145
Fives - $155/week, Age 5$155
Fours - $165/week, Age 4$165
Infants - $305/week, Age 6 weeks thru 12 months$305
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Threes - $170/week, Age 3$170
Toddlers - $250/week, Age 13 months thru 23 months$250
Twos - $200/week, Age 24 months thru age 3$200
VPK Wrap Care - $150/week, Ages 4-5$150
Private Pay - $100 Registration Fee per child$100
Summer Camp - $165/week, Age 6 weeks thru 12 years$165 a week
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$230
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$155
Home daycare$165

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$145

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Dawson's Learning Academy

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2021
License number
#C10PO0361
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Dawson's Learning Academy

Is Dawson's Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 8, 2021.

Does Dawson's Learning Academy have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Dawson's Learning Academy care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Dawson's Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Dawson's Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dawson's Learning Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $145 to $305, as it lists it.

What is Dawson's Learning Academy's phone number?

(863) 816-3081.

Where is Dawson's Learning Academy?

905 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801. The nearest other daycare we list is Star Achievers, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).