Dawsons Learning Center Llc
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On record in Florida.
1013 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeland FL, 33805
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 34 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Dawsons Learning Center 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0417
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
- Address
- 1013 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeland FL, 33805
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18639378639
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 9, 2023
- License expires
- March 8, 2027
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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 2, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the 3-5 and scho… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the two-year-o… | 30-14: Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Comments At the time of the inspection, the diaper change table in the 2 year old… | 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…
FindingJul '24
Jul 18, 2024
04-09: Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, interviews revea…
FindingNov '24
Nov 4, 2024
43-06: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annu… | 43-10: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child an… | 46-01: There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the coun…
FindingDec '24
Dec 13, 2024
17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licens… | 25-01: Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [all food groups were met]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B Food and Nutrition [SR]…
FindingDec '24
Dec 19, 2024
46-01: There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of the reinspection, the sp…
FindingJul '25
Jul 1, 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 the first children's … | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [there were bibs in the sink to be cleaned]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the … | 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…
FindingNov '25
Nov 5, 2025
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 The specialist also observed the changin… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the… | 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 … | 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…
FindingMar '26
Mar 3, 2026
05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the tim… | 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,… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physica… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment … | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved
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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
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Questions parents ask about Dawsons Learning Center Llc
Is Dawsons Learning Center Llc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Dawsons Learning Center Llc holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0417, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 9, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Dawsons Learning Center Llc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Dawsons Learning Center 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 Dawsons Learning Center Llc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Dawsons Learning Center 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.
How many children can Dawsons Learning Center Llc care for?
- Dawsons Learning Center Llc is licensed for up to 34 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Dawsons Learning Center Llc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 28 inspections at Dawsons Learning Center 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.
