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Little Highlander Academy

1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$230
year first licensed
2008
Call (863) 678-4222Directions

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About Little Highlander Academy

Little Highlander Academy is a licensed child care center in Lake Wales, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 18, 2008, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Highlander Academy has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Little Highlander 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
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2008
License number
#C10PO0653
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 Little Highlander Academy

Is Little Highlander Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 18, 2008.

Does Little Highlander 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 Little Highlander Academy care for?

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

Does Little Highlander Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Highlander Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (863) 678-4222 to confirm.

How much does Little Highlander Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (863) 678-4222 to ask.

What is Little Highlander Academy's phone number?

(863) 678-4222.

Where is Little Highlander Academy?

1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The nearest other daycare we list is Polk County Schools Head Start - Spook Hill Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

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