Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.54
Cardiello Family Day Care Inc.
35117 S Grays Airport Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
- License:
- C05LA0174
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- September 14, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 14, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Cardiello Family Day Care Inc. from April 13, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Supervision 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34731
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024January 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [two riding toys were broken ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that two riding toys on the playground were broken and plastic pieces sharp. Director removed toys off playground at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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)
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed Early Literacy training within timeframe. Staff must complete ELT within a year of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child walk outside thru the door while teacher is taking to a parent by the door. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- While staff was still by the door, she noticed child was outside. A second staff ran out to take him back to the classroom. Child was outside for 36 seconds.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not complete 2021- 2022 in-service hours. Resolved at time of inspection. 2023 - 2024 10 In-Service hours will need to be complete by June 30th 2024.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- TA provided to complete a staff meeting and complete the training refresher on the facility's exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that Teacher # 1 was not following the facility discipline policy by grabbing and pulling the child towards her. Teacher # 1 is no longer working at the facility. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that they should follow their discipline policy.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that an incident report was not completed the day the incident occurred. The Director completed an incident report during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that accident/incident report should be complete the day it occurred.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure children are always supervised when transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted a concern regarding child supervision during a transition. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center manages supervision during busy times of the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support and mentor your teaching staff to ensure they are consistently following the center's discipline and guidance policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2023 included a finding regarding the implementation of disciplinary policies. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to staff training and classroom management.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training documentation has been a topic in multiple inspections over the last few years. This question allows the director to explain the system used to track and maintain staff credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting playground equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 noted that some play equipment needed maintenance. Asking about the current inspection routine helps parents understand how the center keeps outdoor areas ready for play.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how the center handles and documents any minor incidents that might occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2023 mentioned a need for more timely documentation of incidents. This question helps parents understand the communication process when a child has an accident.
Related violations