1 / 4Creative Minds Learning Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 17 and 33. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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On record in Florida.
3108 Atlantic Ave, Lakeland FL, 33803
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 75 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
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 Learning Academy 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0721
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
- Address
- 3108 Atlantic Ave, Lakeland FL, 33803
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636658882
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 24, 2010
- License expires
- September 23, 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '24
May 7, 2024
44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it did not have all the children inside the classroom accounted for. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments At the time of inspe…
FindingAug '24
Aug 23, 2024
47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments At th…
FindingSep '24
Sep 12, 2024
46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ the staff in the three-year-old room did not have two children signed in on the roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section …
FindingJan '25
Jan 13, 2025
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 specialist observed that the a/c vents in… | 21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspect…
FindingApr '25
Apr 28, 2025
13-04: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a knife on top of …
FindingSep '25
Sep 17, 2025
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,…
FindingJan '26
Jan 22, 2026
30-05: The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the speci…
FindingMay '26
May 14, 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 specialist observed that two tiles in the… | 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 specialist observed the the bottom …
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.9 average comes from 47 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star45
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Creative Minds Learning Academy
Is Creative Minds Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Creative Minds Learning Academy holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0721, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 24, 2010. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Creative Minds Learning Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Creative Minds Learning Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Creative Minds Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Creative Minds Learning Academy 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 Learning Academy'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 Learning Academy care for?
- Creative Minds Learning Academy is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Creative Minds Learning Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Creative Minds Learning Academy, 11 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.
