We’re Lakeland’s neighborhood preschool, grounded in Montessori education, high-tech security, and a strong sense of community. Family is at the heart of everything we do — and joining our waitlist is the first step toward becoming part of ours.
Wait times vary depending on your child's age and your desired schedule. Because our classrooms are mixed-age, more than one classroom may be a good fit for your child — which makes it difficult to predict exactly when a spot will open. Joining now is the best way to secure your place.
Here’s exactly what to expect — no surprises, no guesswork.
Wait times may vary, so secure your spot now! Join our waitlist listing on Playground, the family management platform we use.
Once Playground opens, look for the “Join” button to begin your waitlist application.
Tell us about your child, your family, and the schedule that works best for you. Most families finish in under 10 minutes.
This non-refundable fee secures your child’s place on our waitlist. It helps us maintain a serious, organized list for our families.
That’s it! We’ll reach out personally as soon as a spot opens up that matches your needs. In the meantime, you’re welcome to schedule a tour.
The application takes under 10 minutes. Having these handy will make it even faster:
Your child's information
Full name, date of birth, medical and allergy information (if applicable), and any relevant details about their care.
Parent/guardian contact details
Email and phone for the primary contact(s).
Preferred start date & schedule
Full time, part time, or extended care — whatever fits your family.
A payment method
For the $100 non-refundable waitlist fee at the end of the application.
Wait times vary depending on your child’s age and your desired schedule. Because our classrooms are mixed-age, more than one classroom may be a good fit for your child’s spot — which makes it difficult to approximate exactly when a space will become available. We’ll always give you an honest update on where things stand when we reach out.
The waitlist fee is non-refundable. It helps us maintain a serious, well-organized list of families and covers the administrative work of managing applications.
Not at all — touring and joining the waitlist are independent steps, and you can do them in either order. That said, we love showing families around, so if you’d like to come see us first, we’d be delighted.
We welcome children ages 2 to 5 in our Montessori-inspired preschool program. We’re open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, with full-time, part-time, and extended care options.
We do not accept any vouchers at this time.
Yes — we offer a 10% sibling discount for families with more than one child enrolled.
We’ll reach out to you personally — by phone or email — to share the details and walk you through the next steps. From there, we’ll guide you through enrollment and welcoming your child into the Alta family.
We’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@altaschoolhouse.com or call 863-777-2341 and ask for our director.
Joining our waitlist takes about 10 minutes. We can’t wait to meet your family.