We provide care for children 1 years old to 4 years old.
We offer the FREE VPK program from Sept. until June, following the Polk County Schools schedule
We do NOT have care for school age children.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 47%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
closed toe shoes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Free \"VPK\" program from 8:30 am to 12 pm. Lunch is served.
Admissions Director
Rebecca Thurman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- We are a Christian preschool offering care for 1 years old to 4 year olds in our VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) program. We are open from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday with a 10 hour a day policy for each child. Our teachers have all completed the required DCF 45 hours of training, (5) Teachers have their Florida Child Care Professional Certification. All teachers provide loving care for the children.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Pathway of Lakeland, inc offer?
Pathway of Lakeland, inc offers 1 interscholastic sports: Dance.
When is the application deadline for Pathway of Lakeland, inc?
The application deadline for Pathway of Lakeland, inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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