Recognition of Excellence · Lakeland, FL · 2026

Creative Minds Academy II

1802 Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
creativemindsacademyllc.com
🏆 Ranked #10 in Lakeland · 7.1 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Lakeland
Top 10 in Lakeland
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lakeland.
Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Lakeland. Captures how families describe staff empathy and the emotional environment.
Full Ranking Detail
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Creative Minds Academy II stands out for its compassionate, inclusive approach — particularly for children with autism. Google-confirmed 4.6/18 rating reflects strong parent satisfaction. VPK provider licensed since 2006.

Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0

What parents say

“I truly appreciate this daycare and the VPK program they offer. The structure, learning environment, and care they provide have made such a positive difference for my son. What stands out the most is their self-awareness, understanding, and compassion when it comes to my son having autism. The staff is patient, attentive, and genuinely supportive of his individual needs, which gives me so much peace of mind as a parent.”
“I had my son in 2 other daycares before I found Creative Minds and was finally happy with the care he was getting; Mrs. Norma has been amazing since day one and now my daughter attends and all of the staff is wonderful! They took time to help my daughter adjust and are always friendly and kind.”
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