1 / 4Keeping It Real Ministries
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 24. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
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- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1015 Sikes Blvd, Lakeland FL, 33815
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 3–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 225 children
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 3:15PM to 6:00PM
- Tuesday
- 3:15PM to 6:00PM
- Wednesday
- 3:15PM to 6:00PM
- Thursday
- 3:15PM to 6:00PM
- Friday
- 3:15PM to 6:00PM
- Saturday
- 10:00AM to 2:00PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 3–6 PM
- Tue
- 3–6 PM
- Wed
- 3–6 PM
- Thu
- 3–6 PM
- Fri
- 3–6 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
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking
- Free 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 Keeping It Real Ministries 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
- Food Served
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0296
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 225 children
- Address
- 1015 Sikes Blvd, Lakeland FL, 33815
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636878811
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 25, 2017
- License expires
- August 24, 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.
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJan '25
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanApr '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 13, 2026
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [driver or second sweep signature.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transport… | 05-06: Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. SAC… | 06-01: The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing speciali… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: the vehicle wi… | 21-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire
FindingApr '26
Apr 21, 2026
28-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments At the ti…
FindingMay '26
May 21, 2026
28-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments At the ti…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 1 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 Keeping It Real Ministries
Is Keeping It Real Ministries a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Keeping It Real Ministries holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0296, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 25, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Keeping It Real Ministries's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 3–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Keeping It Real Ministries care for?
- Keeping It Real Ministries is licensed for up to 225 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Keeping It Real Ministries had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 25 inspections at Keeping It Real Ministries, 12 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.
