Little Shepherds Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 40 and 64. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- 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.
175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland FL, 33801
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:30AM to 2:00PM
- Licensed for
- 125 children
Hours
On the state licence record
8:30AM to 2:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–2 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
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 Little Shepherds 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0055
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
- Address
- 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland FL, 33801
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636169196
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 29, 1997
- License expires
- September 29, 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.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingJan '23
Jan 27, 2023
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 … | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments At the time of the inspection, …
FindingSep '23
Sep 27, 2023
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…
FindingSep '24
Sep 18, 2024
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, there were skittles in a jar in the two's ye… | 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 Comments At the time of the inspection, one formula, food pouches and snacks d…
FindingJan '25
Jan 15, 2025
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed in several classrooms a/c vents, that were in n… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [There was a cup, spoon in the sink; and there were painting utensils on the ledge of the sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
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 2 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star2
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Little Shepherds Preschool
Is Little Shepherds Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Little Shepherds Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0055, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 29, 1997. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Little Shepherds Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8:30 AM–2 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Little Shepherds Preschool care for?
- Little Shepherds Preschool is licensed for up to 125 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Little Shepherds Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Little Shepherds Preschool, 4 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.
