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Creative Minds Learning Academy

3108 Atlantic Ave, Lakeland FL 33803 · License #C10PO0721 · Child Care Facility

Licensed
Capacity 75 childrenLast inspected May 14, 2026
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3108 Atlantic Ave, Lakeland FL 33803 · Directions

Hours

Mon7:30AM to 5:30PM
Tue7:30AM to 5:30PM
Wed7:30AM to 5:30PM
Thu7:30AM to 5:30PM
Fri7:30AM to 5:30PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care FacilityVPKSchool Readiness

Ages served

Ages not published.

  • Accepts School Readiness subsidy
  • Licensed for 75 children
11
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Florida DCF
13
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.8
Florida average
0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation
May 14, 2026 — Routine
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 22, 2026 — Routine
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 17, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 28, 2025 — Routine
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 2

    13-04 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

    At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a knife on top of the paper towel dispenser in the VPK girls bathroom. The provider removed the knife at the time of the inspection; returning the facility to compliance for this standard

    Corrected by Apr 28, 2025

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Feb 19, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2025 — Routine
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 3

    12-01 · Facility Environment

    At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the a/c vents in all the classrooms; located on the ceiling, were in need of dusting and cleaning. The provider has until the

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  • Class 3

    21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities

    At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the bathroom in the 2-3 year old classroom did not flush at all. The provider has until the due date, to have the toilet repaired and in working order; at that time they will return to compliance

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Sep 12, 2024 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    46-07 · Daily Attendance

    At the time of the inspection, the staff in the three-year-old room did not have two children signed in on the roster. The provider signed the children in on the roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection

    Corrected by Sep 12, 2024

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Aug 23, 2024 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 2

    47-01 · Access/Child Safety

    At the time of the complaint inspection information obtained revealed a teacher used excessive screaming at a child in the 1-2s year old class to redirect their behavior. The noncompliance was resolved as the teacher was suspended for 2 days and given additional training on how to interact with her age group

    Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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May 7, 2024 — Routine
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
Jan 23, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 2, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 19, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 19, 2023 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
Jun 23, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2023 — Routine
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
Apr 26, 2023 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 2

    11-05 · Technical assistance was provided to the facility to ensure that water is given to children in lieu of milk during snack time for students who don't like or want milk

    At the time of the inspection information obtained through interviews revealed the facility is withholding snacks from children who do not drink their milk. The facility was advised to ensure that no child is being punished for not drinking their milk and being withheld from basic needs, such as snack to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved because the facility was told this could not occur

    Corrected by Apr 26, 2023

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  • Class 3

    26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

    At the time of the complaint inspection the counselor observed the facility menu to all be outdated or no date. The date the counselor observed was 5/25/23; and the children were eating beanie weenies, orange slices, a slice of bread, and milk. The menu posted did not reflect that for the day/date. The noncompliance of this standard can be resolved once the menu is posted with the current date, and is posted for the week of the current date

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Jan 19, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 28, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a knife on top of the paper towel dispenser in the VPK girls bathroom. The provider removed the knife at…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 13, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the a/c vents in all the classrooms; located on the ceiling, were in need of dusting and cleaning. T…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 12, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the staff in the three-year-old room did not have two children signed in on the roster. The provider signed the children in on th…” — what has changed since then?

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