Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 5 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
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
1741 E Gary Rd, Lakeland FL, 33801
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 8:00PM
- Licensed for
- 137 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 8:00PM
Monday through Friday
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 Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc 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
- C10PO0770
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 137 children
- Address
- 1741 E Gary Rd, Lakeland FL, 33801
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636878721
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 11, 2012
- License expires
- July 1, 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
FindingFeb '25
Feb 25, 2025
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S… | 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 inspection, the… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate 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 t… | 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or b
FindingJun '25
Jun 20, 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 inspection, the… | 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… | 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, … | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in
FindingOct '25
Oct 24, 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 inspection, the… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [a spray bottle in the infant classroom with one year old children with a solution stored in the bottle.], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Sectio… | 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 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 … | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice
FindingDec '25
Dec 1, 2025
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph…
FindingDec '25
Dec 1, 2025
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 …
FindingJan '26
Jan 5, 2026
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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 12, 2026
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 … | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of the ins… | 46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time …
FindingJun '26
Jun 25, 2026
Menu was not posted at the beginning of the week.
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 3.9 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star9
- 4 star1
- 3 star2
- 2 star1
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc
Is Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0770, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 11, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc 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 Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc care for?
- Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc is licensed for up to 137 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 28 inspections at Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc, 15 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.
