Recognition of Excellence · Lakeland, FL · 2026

Pathway Of Lakeland Inc

1942 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
🏆 Ranked #28 in Lakeland · 6.3 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Lakeland. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, and parent feedback for infant rooms.
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Pathway Of Lakeland Inc is a Christian-based preschool in Lakeland serving infants through school-age children, offering VPK care with daily Bible stories and age-appropriate activities. The center opens early at 6:30 AM with extended hours until 5:45 PM, includes meals in tuition, accepts subsidized child care programs, and holds a DCF license with capacity for 125 children. Licensed since 2010, the center has been operating for over a decade in the community. However, inspection records from the past eight months—including the most recent visit in March 2026—reveal violations that warrant attention before enrollment.

Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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