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Little Ranchers Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $445
- year first licensed
- 2017
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About
About Little Ranchers Learning Center
Little Ranchers Learning Center is a child care center in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. It is license-exempt (since August 17, 2017), for up to 130 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $445 to $830.
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.
Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2 years of age through VPK
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2 years of age through VPK |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church) |
| Discounts | 20% discount for active church members |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Ranchers Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $445 to $830. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sarasota County has a median price of $210 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 toddlers and twos, M-F | $830 |
| 2026-2027 toddlers and twos, MWF | $540 |
| 2026-2027 toddlers and twos, T/TH | $445 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| aftercare 12-1 | $15 |
| aftercare 12-2 | $25 |
| Enrollment fee, siblings | $50 |
| Enrollment fee, current students | $100 |
| Enrollment fee, new students | $150 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$210
Home daycare$200
Toddler
Center$193
Home daycare$185
Preschool
Center$185
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$140
Home daycare$140
State record
Inspection reports for Little Ranchers Learning Center
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
- License-exempt and operating
- License type
- Exempt
- Capacity
- 130 children
- First licensed
- 2017
- License number
- #X12SA0019
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Little Ranchers Learning Center
Is Little Ranchers Learning Center licensed?
No. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Florida.
Does Little Ranchers Learning Center 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 Ranchers Learning Center care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Little Ranchers Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Ranchers Learning Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $445 to $830, as it lists it.
What is Little Ranchers Learning Center's phone number?
(941) 552-1304.
Where is Little Ranchers Learning Center?
5600 Deer Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240. The nearest other daycare we list is Enchanted Explorers Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.