Rising Little Stars Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 21. 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.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
1521 Kennedy Blvd Bldg 1533, Lakeland FL, 33810
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 99 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Tue
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Wed
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Thu
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Fri
- 6:30AM-6PM
- 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 Rising Little Stars Academy 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
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0390
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
- Address
- 1521 Kennedy Blvd Bldg 1533, Lakeland FL, 33810
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18635006714
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 19, 2022
- License expires
- April 18, 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
FindingDec '23
Dec 18, 2023
43-06: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annu…
FindingApr '24
Apr 12, 2024
24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR] C… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the Couns…
FindingAug '24
Aug 6, 2024
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the air conditioning v… | 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… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, cots were stor… | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ soap] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the of the insp… | 23-10: The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not
FindingSep '24
Sep 11, 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 the inspection, the a…
FindingMar '25
Mar 12, 2025
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the… | 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 23-12: Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, … | 29-09: Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and ute
FindingAug '25
Aug 22, 2025
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…
FindingDec '25
Dec 12, 2025
24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were boxes of unopened chips an… | 29-02: Child care personnel did not wash their hands [The specialist observed the staff changing one child's diaper; and then began to change another without changing gloves and the staff did not sanitize th…
FindingApr '26
Apr 15, 2026
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 (Section 2…
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 34 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star28
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Rising Little Stars Academy
Is Rising Little Stars Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Rising Little Stars Academy holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0390, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 19, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Rising Little Stars Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Rising Little Stars Academy 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.
Is Rising Little Stars Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Rising Little Stars Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Rising Little Stars Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Rising Little Stars Academy 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 Rising Little Stars Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Rising Little Stars Academy care for?
- Rising Little Stars Academy is licensed for up to 99 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Rising Little Stars Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 20 inspections at Rising Little Stars Academy, 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.
