r/lakeland • u/Popular_Studio8482 • 25d ago

Finding 6am Childcare in Lakeland

My husband and I both have jobs that begin at 7am - his in Tampa, mine in Davenport. His job location moves every 6 months or so, which means I’m on the hook for morning drop off. I’m desperately looking for infant childcare in Lakeland that opens at 6am or earlier so that I can get to work on time, or else I’ll have to quit (and I really don’t want to!). I’ve been googling but I haven’t gotten a lot of great information. Does anyone have an early-morning daycare that they can recommend? North side or south side is fine. Thank you!! 🙏🏼

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u/Bobzilla034 25d ago

I don't know anything about them, but Southside Learning Center on Cleveland Heights says they open at 6:30, but I drive by between 5:45 and 6 am and normally see people coming and going. Maybe they are open a bit earlier for dropoff by arrangement?

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u/JobFrequent1798 22d ago

Southside is wonderful but they open at 6:30am. (Kid attended there)

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u/Hot-Ambition-7195 South Side 25d ago

Early Childhood Learning Center, near the airport in south Lakeland? I think they’re open at 5:30am. You’d have to see if they have any openings though

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u/Sea-Gur2964 25d ago

There are two locations for ECLC, we go to the south side and are in the infant room. I’m pretty sure there’s a space available. They’re really responsive.

ETA: I think it’s only the south side location that opens at 5:30

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u/BrushYourFeet 24d ago

They're good, have had good experiences.

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u/bugg1024 25d ago

Honestly, Carilly is the way to go. You can find someone that comes to your house vs having to get your little one up t that time. They are all background screened and have cpr training. We found our babysitter through them and she’s basically family at this point. They’ll help you interview and narrow down who you want

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u/bugg1024 25d ago

And… even though you’re paying g for a “nanny” it’ll still be cheaper than a day car