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The Nest Schools, Inc.
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 20. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
745 Lake Miriam Dr, Lakeland FL, 33813
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 245 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7AM-6PM
- Tue
- 7AM-6PM
- Wed
- 7AM-6PM
- Thu
- 7AM-6PM
- Fri
- 7AM-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
Planning
- Appointment required
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 The Nest Schools, Inc. 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
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0408
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 245 children
- Address
- 745 Lake Miriam Dr, Lakeland FL, 33813
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632777975
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 18, 2022
- License expires
- November 17, 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '25
Aug 21, 2025
19-05: The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children in the back left side three year old class…
FindingAug '25
Aug 21, 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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed some of the air conditioning vents thro… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed all of the purple classrooms in t… | 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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed several classr… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examinat
FindingSep '25
Sep 23, 2025
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 inspection,… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments At the time of reinsp… | 44-03: The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employe… | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registr…
FindingSep '25
Sep 23, 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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air circulators in the restrooms in… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the purple painted classrooms thr… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments At the time… | 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… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that a
FindingNov '25
Nov 4, 2025
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple items… | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two classr… | 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 Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist … | 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 Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist … | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods wer
FindingMar '26
Mar 4, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [(12) 1-year-old's] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [(12) 1-year-old's] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments At the … | 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 licensing specialist observed the following: several exhaust vents … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: in the bathroom … | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a miss… | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flamma
FindingApr '26
Apr 9, 2026
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 Comments At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist… | 14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Comments At the time of the reinspection, the l… | 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 … | 33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments At the time of the reinspection, the licensing… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification o
FindingMay '26
May 13, 2026
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…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 70 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star57
- 4 star1
- 3 star2
- 2 star2
- 1 star8
Questions parents ask about The Nest Schools, Inc.
Is The Nest Schools, Inc. a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Nest Schools, Inc. holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0408, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 18, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Nest Schools, Inc. offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Nest Schools, Inc. 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.
What are The Nest Schools, Inc.'s hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Nest Schools, Inc. care for?
- The Nest Schools, Inc. is licensed for up to 245 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Nest Schools, Inc. had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 49 inspections at The Nest Schools, Inc., 28 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.
