Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center
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On record in Florida.
303 S Veterans Ave, Lakeland FL, 33815
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 40 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM 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 Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center 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
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0784
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
- Address
- 303 S Veterans Ave, Lakeland FL, 33815
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632841210
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 4, 2012
- License expires
- June 3, 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
FindingMay '23
May 26, 2023
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 10.7, number 1) Physical Environm… | 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…
FindingSep '23
Sep 28, 2023
44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…
FindingMay '24
May 30, 2024
43-10: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child an…
FindingSep '24
Sep 17, 2024
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 com…
FindingSep '24
Sep 19, 2024
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the couns… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At… | 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… | 29-16: Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) San… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice
FindingJan '25
Jan 16, 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 that there was a vent…
FindingMay '25
May 28, 2025
36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and … | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2…
FindingJan '26
Jan 30, 2026
01-01: The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys license posted inside the … | 01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the road sign outside the facility and the sign … | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [2-year-old - 3-year-old] group was inadequate in that [the Child Care Personnel exited the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments At t… | 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed vents and walls ins… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be
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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
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center
Is Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0784, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 4, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center 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 Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center care for?
- Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center is licensed for up to 40 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at Preparing The Way Ministries Enrichment Center, 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.
