Best Daycares in Lithia, FL - Updated July 2026

Infants

Infants are rapidly growing, learning, and changing. Between the cooing and cuddling, our teachers delight in your baby’s every advancement and provide endless opportunities for development and discovery. From rocking and thoughtful interaction to story time, nap time, talking, and singing, Village Early Learning Center teachers provide just what your baby needs in a safe, clean, healthy environment.

Toddlers

Toddlers are little busybodies. At The Village Early Learning Center, that’s okay. We balance individual attention with group activities, ensuring that your toddler is using all that energy in productive ways. From trying out the playground equipment to experimenting with art, we give toddlers plenty of opportunities to investigate, explore and play in a safe, secure, yet stimulating environment. Toddler teachers consider the unique emotional needs of each child while promoting good social skills and learning. In accordance with our nationally recognized accreditation (naeyc.org), new concepts are introduced when your child is ready; not on a set timeline.

Infants

Our Infants Program offers a nurturing early learning environment where babies receive personalized care, emotional safety, and daily multi-sensory experiences. In a warm, play-based setting, our educators respect each child’s rhythm while supporting healthy development, curiosity and early autonomy

Two's

Our Twos Program supports growing independence, communication, and self-expression in a warm, structured environment. Through routines, play, and VESS thinking strategies, children build confidence, emotional regulation, early literacy, and social skills.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.

Infants

Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Toddlers

You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom.

Infants

Our KCLA caregivers are experts in providing comfort and stability. We realize that babies are unique, with their own needs, preferences, and schedules, so we make sure to follow their leads to ensure they’re relaxed, supported, and engaged. Enjoy a low infant-to-staff ratio of 4:1 with trained care providers who offer consistent, loving attention. Rest easy with personal cribs that meet Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standards as well as separate changing, eating, and play areas, with cleaning/disinfecting standards that exceed state licensing sanitary requirements. Depend on CPR- and First Aid-certified teachers and staff. Utilize KCLA’s childcare app for real-time reports on your child’s day. Prices are subject to change.

Toddlers

Curious, observant, and sometimes headstrong, our toddlers love to dig into learning. Every day provides a new opportunity to explore while developing friendships and self-esteem. Rely on small, focused class sizes. Learn via teacher- and child-directed play-based activities, plus rest time. Strengthen important skills (identifying letters and colors, using utensils, playing outdoors). Utilize KCLA’s childcare app for real-time reports on your child’s day. Prices are subject to change.

Infants

Babies have unique needs and schedules, and LGLA’s caregivers are experts at making them and their families comfortable and engaged. Enjoy a low infant-to-staff ratio of 4:1 with trained care providers who offer consistent, loving attention. Rest easy with personal cribs that meet Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standards as well as separate changing, eating, and play areas, with cleaning/disinfecting standards that exceed state licensing sanitary requirements. Depend on CPR- and First Aid-certified teachers and staff Utilize LGLA’s childcare app for real-time reports on your child’s day. Prices are subject to change.

Toddlers

These naturally curious learners get to develop comforting routines, lasting friendships, strong self-esteem, and a love for education in their next steps of development. Rely on small, focused class sizes (toddler-to-staff ratio of 6:1) Learn via teacher- and child-directed play-based activities, plus rest time. Strengthen important skills (identifying letters and colors, using utensils, playing outdoors). Utilize LGLA’s childcare app for real-time reports on your child’s day. Prices are subject to change.

Infants

Babies have unique needs and schedules, and LGLA’s caregivers are experts at making them and their families comfortable and engaged. Enjoy a low infant-to-staff ratio of 4:1 with trained care providers who offer consistent, loving attention. Rest easy with personal cribs that meet Federal Consumer Product Safety Commission standards as well as separate changing, eating, and play areas, with cleaning/disinfecting standards that exceed state licensing sanitary requirements. Depend on CPR- and First Aid-certified teachers and staff Utilize LGLA’s childcare app for real-time reports on your child’s day. Prices are subject to change.

Toddlers

These naturally curious learners get to develop comforting routines, lasting friendships, strong self-esteem, and a love for education in their next steps of development. Rely on small, focused class sizes (toddler-to-staff ratio of 6:1) Learn via teacher- and child-directed play-based activities, plus rest time. Strengthen important skills (identifying letters and colors, using utensils, playing outdoors). Utilize LGLA’s childcare app for real-time reports on your child’s day. Prices are subject to change.

Infant Program

Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.

Toddler Program

Care and education for toddlers where every day is full of fun experiences and opportunities for learning through play.

Infants

Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.

Infant Program

Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.

Infant Program

At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

Infants

Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.

Toddlers

A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.

Infants

Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.

Toddlers

A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.

Infants

Nido, which means “nest” in Italian, perfectly describes the nurturing setting for our youngest learners. At this stage, small children are seen as explorers and scientists. The multi-sensory navigations of their environment, the spontaneity of observing, the desire to experience life with and through their body and the pleasure of enjoying human development in a natural way are the focus of our curriculum. A successful early learning environment fosters a community marked by meaningful relationships among young children and the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, and caregivers. These connections flourish through shared learning experiences in nature and through emotional connections. The community cultivates and sustains developmentally appropriate conditions that enable children to optimize their individual potential. From this perspective, the cultivation of purposeful practices, presenting thoughtfully prepared environments that challenge children, emerges as the ideal blueprint for the development of positive school experiences for children and their families.

Nido

Nido, which means “nest” in Italian, perfectly describes the nurturing setting for our youngest learners. At this stage, small children are seen as explorers and scientists. The multi-sensory navigations of their environment, the spontaneity of observing, the desire to experience life with and through their body and the pleasure of enjoying human development in a natural way are the focus of our curriculum. A successful early learning environment fosters a community marked by meaningful relationships among young children and the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, and caregivers. These connections flourish through shared learning experiences in nature and through emotional connections. The community cultivates and sustains developmentally appropriate conditions that enable children to optimize their individual potential. From this perspective, the cultivation of purposeful practices, presenting thoughtfully prepared environments that challenge children, emerges as the ideal blueprint for the development of positive school experiences for children and their families.

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Infants

Nido, which means “nest” in Italian, perfectly describes the nurturing setting for our youngest learners. At this stage, small children are seen as explorers and scientists. The multi-sensory navigations of their environment, the spontaneity of observing, the desire to experience life with and through their body and the pleasure of enjoying human development in a natural way are the focus of our curriculum. A successful early learning environment fosters a community marked by meaningful relationships among young children and the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, and caregivers. These connections flourish through shared learning experiences in nature and through emotional connections. The community cultivates and sustains developmentally appropriate conditions that enable children to optimize their individual potential. From this perspective, the cultivation of purposeful practices, presenting thoughtfully prepared environments that challenge children, emerges as the ideal blueprint for the development of positive school experiences for children and their families.

Nido

Nido, which means “nest” in Italian, perfectly describes the nurturing setting for our youngest learners. At this stage, small children are seen as explorers and scientists. The multi-sensory navigations of their environment, the spontaneity of observing, the desire to experience life with and through their body and the pleasure of enjoying human development in a natural way are the focus of our curriculum. A successful early learning environment fosters a community marked by meaningful relationships among young children and the adults in their lives—parents, teachers, and caregivers. These connections flourish through shared learning experiences in nature and through emotional connections. The community cultivates and sustains developmentally appropriate conditions that enable children to optimize their individual potential. From this perspective, the cultivation of purposeful practices, presenting thoughtfully prepared environments that challenge children, emerges as the ideal blueprint for the development of positive school experiences for children and their families.

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MDI Company LLC

I offer a professional service, education, food, protection and security. I will make for your children that each day is a unique and special day, Schedule from Monday to Friday. Until 7:20 am to 6 pm,

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Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infant Program

Enriching care for infants with a focus on age-appropriate activities, sensory experiences and plenty of TLC.

Toddler Program

Care and education for toddlers where every day is full of fun experiences and opportunities for learning through play.

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Infant Program

At this age, your infant is mainly learning through observation and exploration. For example, as our Infant teachers talk and sing with your child during feeding, diaper changes and playtime, your little one is beginning to understand language and conversation. Nurturing interactions like these will fill your child’s day and can be adapted and personalized to meet their individual needs.

Toddler Program

In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.

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Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Twos Classroom

In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.

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Infant Classroom

In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.

Toddler Classroom

As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.

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Infants

Our infant program is designed to partner with you to maximize your baby’s learning potential. Our Three E’s: Foundations for Excellence™ curriculum provides a balance of experiences to meet the dynamic changes of your child’s important first year. Creative World Infant Teachers create an individualized plan which includes daily education, enrichment, and exploration activities.

Toddlers

From first words to first steps, Toddlers are busy exploring, learning and discovering the world around them. Our Three E’s: Foundations for Excellence™ curriculum provides the perfect complement of learning opportunities to engage their attention and encourage their natural curiosity.

Infants

Our infant program is designed to partner with you to maximize your baby’s learning potential. Our Three E’s: Foundations for Excellence™ curriculum provides a balance of experiences to meet the dynamic changes of your child’s important first year. Creative World Infant Teachers create an individualized plan which includes daily education, enrichment, and exploration activities.

Toddlers

From first words to first steps, Toddlers are busy exploring, learning and discovering the world around them. Our Three E’s: Foundations for Excellence™ curriculum provides the perfect complement of learning opportunities to engage their attention and encourage their natural curiosity.

Infant Care - New Beginnings

Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.

Toddler Care - Discovering Me

Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.

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Brighter Days offers a variety of programs for ages 1-12years

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Academy of Brandon offers specific programs for ages of 6weeks-12years

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Our Infant Class (6 weeks to 12 months) provides a nurturing, sensory-rich environment where babies grow, explore, and develop foundational skills through gentle care, engagement, and individualized attention.

Toddler Care Program

Our Toddler Classroom (1–2 years) uses the Frog Street curriculum to support language, cognitive, and social growth through play. Toddlers also enjoy our sensory gym, promoting movement, balance, and motor skills in a fun, supportive environment.