Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.29
- Local median
- 0.53
First Baptist Weekday Early Education Center
206 E Hibiscus St, Lake Placid, FL 33852
- License:
- C10HI0013
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- August 22, 2026
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for First Baptist Weekday Early Education Center from April 13, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 18, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33852
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 19, 2023April 19, 2024December 12, 2024April 14, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025August 4, 2025December 12, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 6, 2024December 12, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 14, 2026May 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed there were still multiple ceiling tiles in the directors office and at the front entrance that were stained. Also, in both bathrooms, the stalls were observed not in good repair. The center support section is loose in both bathrooms, the doors do not close properly and in the boys bathroom, one of the support mounts to the wall is missing the hardware that holds it to the wall. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the ceiling tiles and repair/replace both bathroom stalls prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: Under the larger sink in the girls bathroom, a black mold type substance was observed under the unlocked cabinet and one of the water pipes • Black debris was observed near/around the AC vent in directors office • Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: Several ceiling tiles were stained with what appeared to be water stains (front entrance & directors office) • In the 2-year-old classroom, peeling paint was observed on the door frame and along the wall by the bookshelf • In the 1-year-old room, a white cabinet was observed with paint missing and a smaller white cabinet also had paint missing along the side & bottom • Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/sand/paint or remove from the classrooms prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. The licensing specialist observed both bathrooms had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 8.55-foot candles in the boys bathroom and 9.73-foot candles in the girls bathroom. Also, one of the light fixtures in the boys bathroom was missing the bulb(s). Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date. The remaining rooms measured: The infant classroom measured between 32.0- 40.5-foot candles. The 1-year-old classroom measured 75.3-foot candles over the work areas and 43.1-foot candles in the remainder of the ro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed multiple sections of exposed concrete near the large climbing equipment, multiple tree roots around the equipment and multiple areas of exposed landscape fabric. Technical assistance was given to the provider to cover the concrete and landscape fabric prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 [the bliue and grey slide was broken in multiple places.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the blue and grey slide on the smaller playground was broken at the bottom the slide and along a seat at the top on both sides. Also, technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the tan plastic playhouse with the blue slide as the licensing specialist observed an area at the top of the slide that appears to be close to cracking and to repair or remove from the playground if it does crack/break through. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Provider was reminded that if equipment is removed, additional toys or equipment may need ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings (on both playgrounds) , the stationary twirl equipment and large climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the swings (on both playgrounds), the stationary twirl equipment and large climbing equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 0 - 2 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have the updated Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Previous technical assistance specific to this was notated during the prior inspection dated 12/12/25. The staff signed a new form while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40-hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff began and completed training prior to working in the industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 2024 -2025, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. The provider entered the additional training course on the log placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. The staff completed the training after the 1-year industry/employment date. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that Early Literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current/valid CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff was onsite with current/valid First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's fire extinguishers located inside were last tagged in October 2023. Also, the fire extinguisher located inside the transportation vehicle was missing a tag. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the interior extinguishers retagged and the extinguisher in the van tagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/25/24 and no emergency preparedness drills have been conducted yet this licensing year.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90-day break in service and was not rescreened prior to re-employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 6/21/24 and the prior year was completed on 6/9/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/25/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 6/21/24 (weather) and 6/20/24 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in October 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the licensing specialist present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- 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 had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and had no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date. Lastly, a copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one electrical outlet that did not have a cover on it. The provider placed a cover on it; therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were infants sleeping with blankets. Toys were hanging on the side of the crib. One infant was sleeping on a oval cushion. The blankets, toys and cushion were removed from the cribs. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [At the time of the inspection, there was one child that did not have a written authorization from a parent to administer non-prescription medication], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 16, number 1)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were four child that did not have a written authorization from a parent to administer non-prescription medication. TA: The provider will need to receive a written authorization from the parents to administer the medication before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to place a staff member on the employee roster within 10 days of employment. The staff member was employed on 9/14/23. The provider placed the staff member on the employee roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 • TA: FSC advised provider to submit documented proof that child care personnel participated in and completed Transportation training by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. TA: FSC advised provider these inspections must occur and be documented daily.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Swing and the slide on the smaller playground need added mulch to secure the fall zone] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ Swing and the slide on the smaller playground need added mulch to secure the fall zone ] was not maintained. TA: FSC advised provider to complete by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. TA: FSC advised provider to update and complete by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 explain the process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are kept up-to-date and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where background screening documentation, such as attestation forms or employment history, was incomplete during inspections. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these requirements for all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current schedule for routine facility maintenance and repairs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some areas of the facility, including bathroom stalls and ceiling tiles, were in need of repair. Discussing the maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center keeps the environment in good condition.
- Context
- A correction for these items was due on 6/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required staff training and professional development are documented and tracked?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there have been repeated instances where staff training documentation was missing or incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the system they use to keep these records accurate and current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your procedures for maintaining emergency equipment and conducting safety drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been past concerns regarding the maintenance of fire extinguishers and the documentation of emergency drills. Understanding the current safety procedures helps families feel confident in the center's preparedness.
Related violations
General question
How do you involve parents in the daily life and communication of the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about communication styles helps parents understand how they will receive updates about their child's day and any important center information. Open communication is a key part of a positive relationship between families and the childcare provider.