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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 25 and 44. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
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On record in Florida.
1101 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland FL, 33811
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 215 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
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.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Innovation Academy Kids 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
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0490
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 215 children
- Address
- 1101 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland FL, 33811
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18634665437
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 9, 2025
- License expires
- September 8, 2026
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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 · 3 with findings in the last 3
FindingDec '25
Dec 17, 2025
18-01: A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licen… | 40-04: A medication, [inhalers, Auvi-q epinephrin injection, and EpiPen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Co… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments …
FindingJan '26
Jan 21, 2026
40-04: A medication, [inhaler], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of reinspection, Licens…
FindingApr '26
Apr 22, 2026
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Lic… | 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… | 28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At th… | 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 (Section 2.1… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c
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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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How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 104 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Innovation Academy Kids
Is Innovation Academy Kids a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Innovation Academy Kids holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0490, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 9, 2025. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Innovation Academy Kids offer free VPK?
- Yes. Innovation Academy Kids 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 Innovation Academy Kids accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Innovation Academy Kids 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 Innovation Academy Kids'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 Innovation Academy Kids care for?
- Innovation Academy Kids is licensed for up to 215 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Innovation Academy Kids had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at Innovation Academy Kids, 3 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.
