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Top Tier Kids Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 26. 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.
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On record in Florida.
1825 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland FL, 33801
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 30 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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 Top Tier Kids 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
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0458
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
- Address
- 1825 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland FL, 33801
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18133959774
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 9, 2024
- License expires
- September 8, 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
FindingFeb '25
Feb 14, 2025
20-08: A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Physical Environment [SR] Comm… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed di…
FindingMay '25
May 5, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the in… | 17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no shade on the facil… | 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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Li… | 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… | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was i
FindingSep '25
Sep 4, 2025
01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the signage located in the front of the … | 03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [(7) children ages 1 - 3] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [(7) children ages 1 -3] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Sect… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 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
FindingOct '25
Oct 10, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 children, (1) infant, (1) 1-yera-old and (3) 3-year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 children, (1) infant, (1) 1-yera-o… | 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… | 33-08: 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 [SR] Comments At the time of the reinspection, the staf…
FindingNov '25
Nov 13, 2025
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…
FindingJan '26
Jan 6, 2026
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 Ph… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [food preparation takes place in the classroom a handwashing sink with hot wat… | 30-02: The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ soap, running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing s… | 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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments A… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a
FindingApr '26
Apr 29, 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time … | 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 … | 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 … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c
FindingJun '26
Jun 8, 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the reinspection… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time… | 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 rei…
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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
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star16
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Top Tier Kids Academy
Is Top Tier Kids Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Top Tier Kids Academy holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0458, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 9, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Top Tier Kids Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Top Tier Kids 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 Top Tier Kids Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Top Tier Kids Academy care for?
- Top Tier Kids Academy is licensed for up to 30 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Top Tier Kids Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 23 inspections at Top Tier Kids Academy, 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.
