Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Lakeland across all 11 quality dimensions.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Lakeland. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and school-readiness preparation.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Lakeland. This reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Lakeland. Reflects director responsiveness, communication, and operational consistency.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Lakeland. Covers enrichment — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and more.
Full Ranking Detail
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Resurrection Catholic School is a PreK3 through Grade 8 Catholic school in south Lakeland distinguished as the only U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon school and the only STREAM-accredited school in the city. Founded in 1981 as a parent co-operative preschool, it serves PreK3 and VPK under the Diocese of Orlando and maintains strong academic and community ratings.
Safety8.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness9.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars8.0
What parents say
“Our three children have thrived in this nurturing, close-knit environment. Each student is known and valued individually, and parents are respected as equal collaborators in their children's education.”
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Top 3 in Lakeland
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Best Curriculum
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Lakeland. This reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Lakeland. Reflects director responsiveness, communication, and operational consistency.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Lakeland. Covers enrichment — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and more.</span>
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