Creative Child Learning Center at Lakewood Ranch
11520 Palmbrush Trl, Lakewood Ranch FL, 34202
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity277 children
Overview
About Us
Creative Child Learning Center at Lakewood Ranch is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 277 children in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Creative Child Learning Center at Lakewood Ranch.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0381
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingMay '23
May 9, 2023
04-01: Supervision of children in the [two year old] group was inadequate in that [ child go ahold of the teacher's tea and spilled it on himself resulting in first and second-degree burns.]. CCF Handbook, S…
FindingOct '23
Oct 16, 2023
30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [paint brushes and art supplies were being cleaned.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comment…
FindingJun '24
Jun 27, 2024
23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the last drill was conducted on 3…
FindingMar '25
Mar 12, 2025
08-04: The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments 8-4: During … | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pa…
FindingJul '25
Jul 28, 2025
40-09: The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requir… | 45-10: The facility failed to maintain a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire in the child care personnel file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C (Section 2.1 He…
FindingMar '26
Mar 13, 2026
29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after a diaper change]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Duri… | 30-12: The container used for the disposal of soiled diapers or the storage of used cloth diapers was accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J & K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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
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