Kids Town Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 2 and 12. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error
On record in Florida.
333 Griffin Ave, Lakeland FL, 33801
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 61 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM 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 Kids Town Preschool 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
- C10PO0046
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
- Address
- 333 Griffin Ave, Lakeland FL, 33801
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636655161
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 1, 1988
- License expires
- July 26, 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 '23
Jul 14, 2023
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [arrival, departure times, date and/or children were not marked off the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Require… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 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…
FindingNov '23
Nov 13, 2023
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General… | 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 … | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspect…
FindingMar '24
Mar 25, 2024
18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Counselor obser… | 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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the counsel… | 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 …
FindingJul '24
Jul 16, 2024
05-05: Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handboo… | 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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments A… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist o… | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the freez… | 32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented mon
FindingAug '24
Aug 9, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [1 year old age] group was inadequate in that [a child that was allergic to milk, was given milk (products). ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comme…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 28, 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 vents that needed clea… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the staff was in charge of the morning group of various ages; with no attendance taken].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keepi…
FindingNov '25
Nov 21, 2025
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [signature missing from transportation log for second sweep during afternoon pick up from day prior]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements… | 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 diapering changing table in 2s classroom w… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [there is not an additonal sink in the classroom with temps of 100 to prepare … | 24-14: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not use disposable gloves, utensils or similar items to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B … | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were
FindingMar '26
Mar 17, 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 that there was caked … | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, …
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.
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.
Questions parents ask about Kids Town Preschool
Is Kids Town Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Kids Town Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0046, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 1, 1988. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Kids Town Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. Kids Town Preschool 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 Kids Town Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Kids Town Preschool 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 Kids Town Preschool care for?
- Kids Town Preschool is licensed for up to 61 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Kids Town Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Kids Town Preschool, 9 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.
