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Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc
A tax-exempt nonprofit in Lakeland, Florida, classified by the IRS as child day care. For the year ending Feb 2023 it reported $2,332,879 in revenue and $2,013,643 in expenses.
What it says it does
“Support, care for, educate, rear and train infants and children in a Christian setting through a variety of services, including day care and other related services.”From the organization's Form 990 for the year ending Feb 2023, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.
IRS facts
Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33)
Mailing city (IRS): Lakeland, Florida 33813
EIN: 46-1613844
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2015, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $2,332,879 (year ending Feb 2023)
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Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc finances
From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.
| Year ending | Feb 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $2,332,879 |
| Total expenses | $2,013,643 |
| Total assets | $460,402 |
| Liabilities | $55,569 |
| Net assets | $404,833 |
| Employees | 76 |
| IRS form | Form 990 |
Where the money goes, year ending Feb 2023
- Programs $1,610,915 (80%)
- Management and general $402,728 (20%)
- Fundraising $0 (0%)
Where the money comes from, year ending Feb 2023
- Gifts and grants $356,213 (15%)
- Program fees $1,976,666 (85%)
- Investment income $0 (0%)
- Other $0 (0%)
People: 76 employees reported for the year ending Feb 2023. Counts only; BackPR does not publish names of officers or staff.
Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.
Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. Florida nonprofit.
How it compares
1 of 3 child care nonprofits in Lakeland when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $1,904,242 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of the 85 child care nonprofits in Florida that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $765,385.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Florida groups of this type (Child care, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Lakeland and its county
Polk County, Florida: the Census Bureau estimates about 185,949 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 264 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.4 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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68 licensed child care centers, 12 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.
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Questions about Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc
What is Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc's EIN?
Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1613844. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.
Is Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc in Lakeland, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2015. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
Are donations to Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
What does Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc do?
In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Feb 2023: "Support, care for, educate, rear and train infants and children in a Christian setting through a variety of services, including day care and other related services." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.
How much money does Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc take in?
For the year ending Feb 2023, Small Wonders Child Development Center of Lakeland Inc reported total revenue of $2,332,879 and total expenses of $2,013,643 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).
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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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