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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 37 and 66. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1315 W 14th St, Lakeland FL, 33805
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 40 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Thursday
- 7:00AM to 5:30AM
- Friday
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0494
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
- Address
- 1315 W 14th St, Lakeland FL, 33805
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636658882
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 30, 2025
- License expires
- October 29, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 1 with finding in the last 2
- CleanOct '25
FindingFeb '26
Feb 23, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the exhaust… | 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 inspection, the licensing specialist observed 2 cei… | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time … | 43-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrol
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star12
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Questions parents ask about Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center
Is Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0494, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 30, 2025. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center care for?
- Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center is licensed for up to 40 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Creative Minds Academy Early Learning Center, 1 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
