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Walden Lake Early Learning Center

Licensed
8Elevated Risk

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4.8(25)Yelp(0)
VPK
Center-based

On record in Florida.

2730 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City FL, 33566

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
135 children

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 Walden Lake Early Learning 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
  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C13HI0644
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
135 children
Address
2730 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City FL, 33566
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 4, 2020
License expires
November 30, 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 · 5 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingOct '23

    Oct 27, 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 Comments T…

  2. FindingNov '24

    Nov 19, 2024

    13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments During the time of t… | 21-10: The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the toilets… | 22-01: The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Comments During the time of the inspection, the Lice… | 24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be Goldfish crackers and Grain and Grow puf… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was no

  3. FindingOct '25

    Oct 22, 2025

    12-10: During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments During the ti… | 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 Co… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Comments During the time of the inspection, t… | 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 During the … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c

  4. FindingMar '26

    Mar 12, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the 1-year old room ther… | 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 Co… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [equipment was rusted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments During the time of the inspec… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gym and spring loaded equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licen…

  5. FindingJun '26

    Jun 15, 2026

    32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the rust was taped over]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments During the time of the ins…

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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 4.8 average comes from 25 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star24
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star1

Questions parents ask about Walden Lake Early Learning Center

Is Walden Lake Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Walden Lake Early Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0644, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 4, 2020. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Walden Lake Early Learning Center offer free VPK?

Yes. Walden Lake Early Learning Center 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 Walden Lake Early Learning Center'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 Walden Lake Early Learning Center care for?

Walden Lake Early Learning Center is licensed for up to 135 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Walden Lake Early Learning Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Walden Lake Early Learning Center, 5 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.