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Florida Leaders Academy

920 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred FL, 33850

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity39 children

Overview

About Us

Florida Leaders Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 39 children in Lake Alfred, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Polk County for 10 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Florida Leaders Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10PO0249

ExpiresJun 16, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 13, 2023

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the sink h… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF … | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments At the time of the reinspecti…

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 12, 2024

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environm… | 29-16: Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Comments At the time of the inspection, the… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments At the time… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that a

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 5, 2024

    15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider did not … | 23-12: Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, … | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the diape… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of the inspect… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent heal

  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 16, 2024

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the f… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the fro… | 32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented mon

  5. FindingJan '25

    Jan 29, 2025

    12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the ti…

  6. FindingJun '25

    Jun 3, 2025

    36-04: The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health R…

  7. FindingOct '25

    Oct 15, 2025

    23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of … | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were 9 children present and only 7 children signed in on the classroom roster.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 H…

  8. FindingJan '26

    Jan 27, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time o…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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