Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.12
- Local median
- 1.56
Creative Minds Learning Academy
3108 Atlantic Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
- License:
- C10PO0721
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- September 23, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
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Latest inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Creative Minds Learning Academy from January 19, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 14, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33803
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 65%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023January 13, 2025September 17, 2025January 22, 2026May 14, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024September 12, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023May 7, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that two tiles in the VPK room appear to have water damage or mold. The provider has until the due date to remove and replace the tiles.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the the bottom areas of the two-part bathroom door in the VPK room are fraying and could be a splinter hazard to the children if grabbed. The provider has until the due date to replace, remove or repair the bathroom door.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the diaper changing table was in need of wiping down. There was debris from snacks, shoes, etc. The staff member cleaned the table at the time of the inspection ; returning the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a hole in the wall of the four year old bathroom. This hole appeared to come from the doorknob. The provider has until the due date to have this hole fixed. At that time the facility will return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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 due date to clean the vents and return to compliance. There were also several ceiling tiles in the VPK classroom that appear to be stained from possible water leaking. These should be replaced by the due date, so that the facility will be returned to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ the staff in the three-year-old room did not have two children signed in on the roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comments on this inspection ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Christin Ward Green 08/23/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Ambria Monroe 08/23/2024
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files & observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not a current Abuse and Neglect requirement form on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have current Child Abuse and Neglect requirement form. This standard is back into compliance when provider completed the form. • Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 15. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it did not have all the children inside the classroom accounted for. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the VPK classroom with a roster with 13 children, however, 14 children were present. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom. Technical assistance was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. The Child Care Personnel corrected the roster placing the standard back into compliance. • ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed paint peeling near the rear door leading to/from the playground in multiple areas that was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The provider had the sister facility send a copy of an updated form while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. The provider had the sister facility send a copy of an updated form while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were staff who were no longer employed and were not removed from the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the small playground did not have shade. The top portion of the canopy was missing. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add shade prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were 2 staff who were not added to the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel was associated with food, rest and/or toileting. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, A and s.402.305 (12), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- 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.
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that potentially hazardous items are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection note that a sharp tool was found in a restroom area accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify the current storage protocols for items that could pose a risk.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage classroom attendance to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show multiple instances where attendance rosters did not accurately reflect the number of children present. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining accurate headcounts.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how your staff is trained to interact with children in a way that supports positive behavior?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from August 2024 documented an instance where a staff member's interaction style was found to be inappropriate. This question allows the director to explain the current training program for positive child guidance.
- Context
- The staff member involved was suspended and received additional training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for monitoring and maintaining the physical condition of the classrooms and restrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 through 2026 indicate recurring findings related to facility repairs and cleanliness. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center ensures a well-kept environment.
- Context
- Some items were noted as needing repair by a specific due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required personnel documentation is kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show instances where required staff forms were missing or outdated. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for staff files.
Related violations