Cypress Academy Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 12 and 27. 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.
701 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL, 33880
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 101 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 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 Cypress Academy Preschool 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0368
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
- Address
- 701 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL, 33880
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18638455099
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 9, 2021
- License expires
- August 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
FindingNov '23
Nov 29, 2023
46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there was no roster that represented the children in the classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments At the time of inspecti…
FindingMar '24
Mar 19, 2024
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…
FindingMay '24
May 13, 2024
24-14: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not use disposable gloves, utensils or similar items to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B … | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ was not planned, did not have substitutions noted, was not written]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing …
FindingJul '24
Jul 19, 2024
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… | 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,…
FindingNov '24
Nov 14, 2024
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…
FindingJul '25
Jul 28, 2025
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 …
FindingOct '25
Oct 28, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Co… | 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 (Section 2.1… | 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 …
FindingApr '26
Apr 2, 2026
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 the diape… | 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 area hand washing sink in the facility with water measuring … | 24-17: Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspect… | 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… | 27-07: Parent permission for special occasion food consu
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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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 36 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star31
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star3
Questions parents ask about Cypress Academy Preschool
Is Cypress Academy Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Cypress Academy Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0368, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 9, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Cypress Academy Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. Cypress Academy Preschool 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.
Does Cypress Academy Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Cypress Academy Preschool 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 Cypress Academy Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Cypress Academy Preschool care for?
- Cypress Academy Preschool is licensed for up to 101 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Cypress Academy Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Cypress Academy Preschool, 10 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.
