Skip to content
Florida Daycare FinderLicensed care, side-by-side

Winterset Preschool & Childcare

Licensed
11Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 25. 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.

How scoring works

Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error

4.4(69)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

6336 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL, 33884

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
113 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

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

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 Winterset Preschool & Childcare 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
  • Drop In
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C10PO0268
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
113 children
Address
6336 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven FL, 33884
County
Polk County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 17, 2016
License expires
August 16, 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

  1. FindingApr '24

    Apr 5, 2024

    12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Counselor d… | 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments A…

  2. FindingAug '24

    Aug 12, 2024

    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 (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments A… | 25-20: Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8 Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 classrooms outside without accesses to… | 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 (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR] Comments At the ti… | 33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…

  3. FindingDec '24

    Dec 11, 2024

    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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 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 …

  4. FindingMar '25

    Mar 7, 2025

    12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At th… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At… | 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… | 33-13: 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 …

  5. FindingApr '25

    Apr 10, 2025

    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…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 5, 2025

    18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Speci… | 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 inspect…

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 16, 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 multiple … | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments bAt the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the three… | 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 … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [both childrens playgrounds near stationary equipment with a resilient surface of mulch measuring to 4 inches in depth. ] was not maintained. CCF… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show c

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 11, 2026

    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 …

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

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 4.4 average comes from 69 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star59
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star9

Questions parents ask about Winterset Preschool & Childcare

Is Winterset Preschool & Childcare a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Winterset Preschool & Childcare holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0268, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 17, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Winterset Preschool & Childcare offer free VPK?

Yes. Winterset Preschool & Childcare 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 Winterset Preschool & Childcare accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Winterset Preschool & Childcare 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 Winterset Preschool & Childcare'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 Winterset Preschool & Childcare care for?

Winterset Preschool & Childcare is licensed for up to 113 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Winterset Preschool & Childcare had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 20 inspections at Winterset Preschool & Childcare, 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.