Dawson's Learning Academy LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 4 and 17. 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.
905 E Parker St, Lakeland FL, 33801
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 51 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 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 Dawson's Learning Academy LLC 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0361
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
- Address
- 905 E Parker St, Lakeland FL, 33801
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18638163081
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 8, 2021
- License expires
- June 7, 2027
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
FindingJul '24
Jul 22, 2024
05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR] Comments During inspection information revealed transportat… | 06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR] Comments During the invest… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time…
FindingSep '24
Sep 24, 2024
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At th… | 25-02: Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At t…
FindingSep '24
Sep 24, 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 r…
FindingOct '24
Oct 29, 2024
20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 He…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 5, 2025
30-02: The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the specialist ob… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [items in around the handwashing sink (dishes, paint, paintbrushes, clean diapers)]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanita… | 33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [staff records missing training logs and transcripts.]. CCF Handboo… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At …
FindingJun '25
Jun 2, 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,… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [used for bottle washing, mixing formula for current feedings]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Saf…
FindingOct '25
Oct 2, 2025
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 2, 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 the back door that le… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [There were sippy cups in the sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of… | 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…
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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 4.2 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star4
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Dawson's Learning Academy LLC
Is Dawson's Learning Academy LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Dawson's Learning Academy LLC holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0361, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 8, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Dawson's Learning Academy LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Dawson's Learning Academy LLC 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 Dawson's Learning Academy LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Dawson's Learning Academy LLC 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 Dawson's Learning Academy LLC's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Dawson's Learning Academy LLC care for?
- Dawson's Learning Academy LLC is licensed for up to 51 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Dawson's Learning Academy LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 25 inspections at Dawson's Learning Academy LLC, 14 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.
