Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.57
- Local median
- 1.71
Innovation Academy Kids
1101 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
- License:
- C10PO0490
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 215
- License expiration:
- September 8, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Innovation Academy Kids from September 4, 2025 through May 29, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33811
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 3.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 17, 2025January 21, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 17, 2025April 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the childrens blankets stored together stacked on top of each other. Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. This standard was brought back into compliance when the bedding was separated and stored appropriately. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a sleeping infant in a crib with a bib on. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation/suffocation risk. This standard was brought back into compliance when the items were removed from the cribs. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed breastmilk in the refrigerator and freezer in the infant classroom were not labeled with childs first and last name. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all breast milk, food, and formula are labeled with childs first and last name. This standard was brought back into compliance when the breast milk was labeled. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 12 months. Technical assistance was provided that early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [inhaler], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the for a child in care not inside its original container with medication name, contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of medication, and medication direction. Technical assistance was provided that Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child laying (asleep) on the carpet without a nap mat or nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, or floor mats inside the VPK classroom. Technical assistance was provided that nap bedding is not required for all school-age children in care; however, each school-age child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap for those children choosing to rest. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, or floor mats. This standard was brought back into compliance when child got up from the floor. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [inhalers, Auvi-q epinephrin injection, and EpiPen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the for a child in care not inside its original container with medication name, contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of medication, and medication direction. Technical assistance was provided that Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed expired medication in the medicine cabinet for the children in care. Tylenol infant drops that expired December 2022 and Tylenol infant drops that expired September 2022. Technical assistance was provided that medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the current procedures for ensuring infants are placed in their cribs without any items that might pose a safety risk?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note a finding regarding items in an infant's crib. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center maintains safe sleep practices for infants.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all medications are kept in their original containers and clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 and early 2026 show repeated findings regarding medication storage and labeling. This question allows the provider to explain the current system for managing medications safely.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all bedding and linens are stored in a sanitary way when they are not in use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from December 2025 and April 2026 mention findings related to the storage and availability of nap bedding. Understanding the current process for maintaining clean and organized linens helps families feel confident in the daily routine.
- Context
- The issues were corrected at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 identified findings regarding staff training documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and monitors ongoing staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center communicate with families about upcoming immunization renewals to ensure records stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a finding regarding an expired immunization form. Asking about the communication process helps parents understand how the center keeps health records up to date.
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