Day care center · Lakeland, FL · reviewed since 2013
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%76+41.5Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%39+2.8Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#48 of 80 daycare centersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 41%
4.7★★★★★34 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Creative Minds Academy 4.7 out of 5 based on 34 reviews, with the owner responding to 9% of them. Parents frequently praise the staff's patience, communication, and structured curriculum, which supports child development and emotional regulation. Additional highlights include before and after school care, summer activities, and a welcoming environment for children with specific needs. One common criticism involves the facility's physical space being too small for the number of children enrolled.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 34 Google reviews (28 with written comments, 2 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 9% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 2, 2026.
Service: Daycare Center serving Lakeland, Florida.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other daycare centers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
Creative Minds AcademyDaycare Centers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Creative Minds Academy: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
76
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Creative Minds Academy: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.B
72
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Creative Minds Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Creative Minds Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Creative Minds Academy: 39/100 on this factor. Category median: 44.D
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Star ratings
34 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars3088%
4 stars26%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star26%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 28 written reviews
95%praise
Praise1895%
Complaints15%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price571%
Reasonable229%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
5topics
Staff & attitude1474%
Would recommend211%
Quality & results15%
Price & value15%
Honesty & trust15%
What customers talk about
We read 28 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“What stands out the most is their self-awareness, understanding, and compassion when it comes to my son having autism.”
“I’m very grateful for this daycare and highly recommend them to other families.”
“Overall, great experience and I look forward to other events.”
“Worth every penny.”
“The staff is patient, attentive, and genuinely supportive of his individual needs, which gives me so much peace of mind as a parent.”
People customers mention
Norma5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Creative Minds Academy for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
cynette1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Absolutely love this daycare and my daughter does too. She always tell me how much she love her teacher and the staff. Mrs. Felecia made sure I was comfortable and show me all the things my daughter will be learning while there. They send you updates on your child throughout the day I absolutely love that.
Ashlynn1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
They are really good and patient with the kids. My daughter is learning a lot and talking more than ever. It really feels like, I'm leaving my baby with family.
Great priceMeal preparationEducational services
Denise2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
The director really puts herself in the child’s shoes which helps her with assisting them with recognizing their emotions and learning how to handle their feelings.
Great priceMeal preparationEducational services
JuantiaLocal Guide · 51 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Great staff members, the love and care they give their children who are enrolled as if they are there own. Summer programs with movie days and activities. A place your child would enjoy
Sallah5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Had donuts with dad for Father’s Day what a great way to start your day off eating donuts and drinking oh with your babies lol I love it great center great staff and a great way to show appreciation to the fathers awesome
Jubbilet3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
My 3 kids come to this place. Love it the teachers, the space for the kids all the activities they do most of all the patience they have thabk you so much for everything you guys doo forever grateful 💕
Absolutely love this daycare and my daughter does too. She always tell me how much she love her teacher and the staff. Mrs. Felecia made sure I was comfortable and show me all the things my daughter will be learning while there. They send you updates on your child throughout the day I absolutely love that.
They are really good and patient with the kids. My daughter is learning a lot and talking more than ever. It really feels like, I'm leaving my baby with family.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Meal preparation, Educational services
Denise Lovett2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The director really puts herself in the child’s shoes which helps her with assisting them with recognizing their emotions and learning how to handle their feelings.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Meal preparation, Educational services
Juantia Saint LouisLocal Guide · 51 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Juantia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great staff members, the love and care they give their children who are enrolled as if they are there own. Summer programs with movie days and activities. A place your child would enjoy
Dee Oliver2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had donuts with dad for Father’s Day what a great way to start your day off eating donuts and drinking oh with your babies lol I love it great center great staff and a great way to show appreciation to the fathers awesome
Jubbilet Gonzalez3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jubbilet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My 3 kids come to this place. Love it the teachers, the space for the kids all the activities they do most of all the patience they have thabk you so much for everything you guys doo forever grateful 💕
Price assessment: Reasonable price
brenea .5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews brenea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hello my name is Rebecca Clark and my Daughter Klarissa who is now 21 went to creative minds academy and she went to the daycare there and the VPK program as well. She loved Miss Alisha woke up everyday asking to go to school. Klarissa is now 21 years old and graduated in 2024. My very good friend has a daughter that is 4 and was asking us about the VPK program there and I told her that her daughter would love it there. So glad to see an amazing academy still going strong.
