Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.81
- Local median
- 0.88
Covenant Child Development Center
210 Poppell Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
- License:
- C10PO0022
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- License expiration:
- April 29, 2027
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
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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 26 available inspections for Covenant Child Development Center from January 13, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of August 14, 2026.
Hazardous access 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
- 26
- Recorded violations
- 47
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
26 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33813
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.05
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023December 19, 2023April 23, 2024August 23, 2024December 6, 2024April 17, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023August 23, 2024April 17, 2025August 27, 2025April 21, 2026May 29, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023January 23, 2024April 23, 2024August 23, 2024April 21, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023April 23, 2024August 23, 2024August 27, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 19, 2023August 23, 2024September 30, 2025December 15, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023August 23, 2024August 27, 2025Inspection 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 re-inspection, the licensing specialist observed that all doors and cabinets had been taped with strong duct tape. Tape is not allowed to be used for repairs. The provider has stated that all doors and cabinets will be replaced during the summer months when they are closed therefore, the provider is being allotted more time.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 that the cabinets in the 3 - & 4-year-old classroom, the VPK classrooms and 2-year-old classroom are in need of repair. The laminate covering is broken off in many areas. The bottom of the doors in the 2-year-old classroom and the VPK classroom are broken and splintering at the bottom and there is a hole in the wall along the baseboard in the hallway to the VPK classrooms TA was provided to repair the cabinets in the classrooms, then sand and paint the bottom of the doors and repair the hole and paint by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the cords in the classrooms are not secured to the walls and could be a strangulation issue. TA was provided to secure the cords to the walls by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there were chemicals under the sink in the 1st restroom in the hallway that were accessible to children. TA was provided that the chemicals must be locked under the cabinet or placed out of the reach of children. The director removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of in-service training completed recorded on the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268 for the in service year 7/1/2024- 6/30/2025. The staff obtained 40 hour Introductory training May/2025 The provider immediately recorded training completed earlier in the year on a training log at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete in service logs recorded with completed in service training prior to the conclusion of the current training year. Not Monitored Comments This standard is not monitored, a due date has be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility does not have a current credentialed director at the facility. The current director left the facility on 9/19/2025. As of 9/22/2025, the facility has been without a credentialed director on site. The facility has a personnel working towards credentials currently. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a credentialed director by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the upstairs childrens restroom on the hallway furthest from the office near VPK classrooms the boys restroom in the stall to the far left on the bottom of the wall near the toilet with drywall exposed and paint missing as well as apart of the baseboard detached from the wall. Also, in the downstairs boys restroom across from the kitchen on the bottom of the wall near the urinal there was a medium sized hole in the wall with drywall cracked as well as a part of the baseboard detached from the wall. TA was provided to ensure that these areas of the facility are repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area did not have at least two exits, with at least one of the exits being remote from the building. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the younger childrens outdoor playground with only one exit when rule requires two. The last inspection the playground was not being used due to construction. Construction concluded this past June 2025 and children have used the playground starting this month for the new school year. August 2025. TA was provided to ensure that an additional exit gate is added to the fencing by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the two year old classroom girls restroom that no handwashing procedures were posted. The provider advised that the restroom was recently painted and placed handwashing procedures in the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near areas where diapering, toileting and food preparation take place at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care specialist on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file. The staff started at the facility on 8/11/2025. The staff was a returning staff from 2022 but did not sign an updated form when she returned to the facility this month. The provider immediately had the staff sign the statement at time of inspection and place on file. TA was provided to ensure that the supplemental statement is signed by personnel and placed on file. Specialist reviewed all 24 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3 year old age] group was inadequate in that [a child in this class on two separate occassions inappropriately touched classmates in their privacy area]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, through interview information obtained revealed a child, touched two separate classmates in the privacy parts with mulch while playing outside. One incident the facility was aware of and documented. However, the next day, an additional parent reached out, recalling her 3 year old told her something closely similar of the classmate poking her private parts with mulch outside and it hurt and bled according to the child's statement to mom. The facility was not aware of this second incident. The provider advised the dept. that all teachers were outside each time the incident occurred however, they could not inform parents, or the department what hap ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, interviews revealed the child that initiated the inappropriate interaction with peers was dismissed/disenrolled from the facility by the director because she felt it would be the best method to keep all the other children safe. When asked to go over the discipline policy of dismissal/expulsion, it was only statements about progressive enforcement for aggression, excessive biting, and foul language starting with day increase of suspension that leads to an eventual dismissal.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of ceiling tiles in the upstairs nap time classroom near the air conditioning vent, the first VPK classroom, 213 as well as downstairs in the two year old classroom the specialist observed two ceiling tiles in the middle of the classroom that were stained with wet spots needing to be cleaned. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are cleaned by the due date. TS was provided to ensure that air conditioning vents are cleaned on routine and documented monthly or more often when addressed on the facilitys physical environment log.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility failed to complete a fire inspection annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 2/20/2024 and the current fire inspection was completed and brought into compliance on 3/25/2025. The facility has a current fire inspection, but it was approved late. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is completed annually. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on __3/28/2025________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ________10/30/2024_____ and a weather drill conducted on _1/29/2025________. The fire extinguishers were ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed kitchen personnel in the food preparation area preparing morning snack for children in care with no proper head covering. The specialist asked the staff if she had a head covering. The staff later found a hat used as a head covering and place it on at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff working in the food preparation area wear proper head covering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a Immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the due date for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, the counselor observed several ceiling tiles both upstairs and downstairs throughout the facility that were stained with wet spots that are related to a water leak. The provider advised that the churchs roof had several leaks that have now been repaired but the ceiling tiles have not been replaced yet. The counselor advised the provider that the ceiling tiles need to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling tiles are replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the two year old classroom with a few outlets not covered that were at the bottom of the wall in reach of children. The staff covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [counselor observed the facilitys monthly snack menu with some of the days of the week including only one food group for each snack in the morning and the afternoon.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys monthly snack menu with some of the days of the week including only one food group for each snack in the morning and the afternoon. The counselor and provider discussed todays snack. The menu read that the morning snack was cheeze its the counselor observed the children eating snack and no other food group was offered the children drank water with their snack. The menu also read the afternoon snack for today was crackers, the counselor asked the provider if they had another food option to add another food group. The counselor suggested cheese sticks or fruit. The provider advised the kitchen staff to offer either ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mini refrigerator/ freezer in the downstairs two year old classroom the freezer section did not have a thermometer. The provider placed a thermometer in the freezer section at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is present in the freezer at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [observed the blue and yellow 4 seat see saw with the resilient surface of mulch not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth or 6 feet in perimeter.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the blue and yellow 4 seat see saw with the resilient surface of mulch not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth or 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured to 1 inch. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete in service hours for the period 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. The provider stated that the staff was working towards the DCF 40 hr training and she was not aware they needed training. Staff 1 completed 40 hr training 02/2024. Staff 2 completed 40 hr training 03/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes in service hours by the due date to make up from this past training period.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel who returned to the facility after leaving prior did not have current required forms. The counselor and provider discussed that if staff leave and are rehired that new required forms and documented training are required. The provider had the staff to sign, complete and document all required forms and training at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the documents are current when a staff is rehired after leaving the facility. Counselor reviewed all 26 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to resubmit the child care personnel listed on the supplemental after the staff left and returned to the facility, rehired recently. The counselor and provider discussed that although the fingerprints date has not expired the staff left and came back to the facility after 90 days the staff must be resubmitted in the Clearinghouse with an update eligibility date. The provider immediately resubmitted the staff in the Clearinghouse at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is resubmitted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway on the far end of the 2 nd floor on the wall near the floor. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that electrical outlets are covered at all times when accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys snack menu stating todays snack was waffles and milk. However, the counselor observed the children having granola bars and milk. The provider advised that the kitchen staff may have switched the snack from Monday and Tuesday due to food item not delivered and in stock. The counselor advised that the menu must note substitutions prior to serving to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the substitutions are noted the same time that they are made on the menu posted.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ the multicolored stationary equipment with stairs and a slide the mulch] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the newly remodeled younger childrens playground being used and the resilient surface of mulch not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The counselor observed near the multicolored stationary equipment with stairs and a slide the mulch measured to 4 inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that the mulch meets the requirement of of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization form documented on file. The child was enrolled on 3/18/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a student health exam physical documented on file. The child was enrolled on 3/18/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility's older children's playground which has been newly remodeled with a gap along the entire side of the right side of the fence along the street side. Counselor measured a gap of 5 inches due to the ground level on a slope. The counselor also observed on the fence behind the swings close to the 3rd gate from the entrance a gap in the concreate that was cut out and has utility black mats placed over the hole until it is repaired. Counselor measured the gap from the bottom of the hole to the fence and it was 6 inches, counselor also measured from the top of the concreate over the mats to the fence and it was a little o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens cups without the childs full name written or no name observed at all on the cups. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens full names are written on the cups and maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required 5- hour literacy training course within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry 11/2/2022 and completed the 5- hour literacy training course on 11/6/2023. Training should have been completed by 11/2/2023. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes the required 5-hour literacy training within 12 months of working in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the immunization form for the child is on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a physical form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the physical form for the child is on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, the counselor observed the air conditioning vents throughout the facility with excessive dust. Also, the counselor observed the window seals and blinds with dust and spider webs throughout the facility. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned and free of dust by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the tine of inspection, the counselor observed multiple outlet covers throughout the facility not covered. Specific to the VPK classroom at the end of the hallway upstairs as well as the three year old classroom across from the restrooms. Technical assistance was provided to keep all outlet covers in reach of children in care covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed Swirl Raison Cinnamon bread in the refrigerator in the kitchen with an expiration date of 07/31/2023. Provider immediately threw the food item in the trash and stated the item will not be given to the children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that expired foods are not offered to children in care and that dates are frequently checked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a zip lock bag full of snacks to include graham crackers, saline crackers and pretzel sticks) in the four year old classroom that were not labeled with the food items name or expiration date since item was removed from its original packaging. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that food items are identified and labeled with the manufacturer's expiration date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple childrens sippy cups brought from home not labeled with childs first and last names. Provider instructed staff to write the first and last names of the children immediately. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all bottles and sippy cups are labeled with childs first and last name and that if staff does not see the cup labeled that they label the cups.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple hand washing sinks throughout the facility with no hand washing procedures to indicate when to hand wash. Provider was sent a sample hand washing sign to include the how/when as an example of how to meet the requirement. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near all hand washing sinks.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 orange airplane and car on the older childrens playground had metal bolts protruding from the bottom frame]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the orange airplane and car on the older childrens playground had metal bolts protruding from the bottom frame of the outdoor equipment. Provider stated she will block off the playground equipment and instruct children not to play on it. She is also planning to have it corrected by this weekend. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that outdoor equipment is maintained to be safe and sanitary.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2023
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 [all stationary equipment on both playgrounds] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the swing set on the younger childrens playground with mulch measuring at two inches. Counselor advised provider that stationary outdoor equipment must have a protective surface of 6 inches in depth. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a protective ground surface is maintained at the required 6 inches at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a current file available for Licensing to review. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility maintain childrens records and that files are made available at all times. Counselor reviewed 7 student files (age 3, B-L), out of 20 children files enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. The form was signed 03/25/2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff maintain up to date Child Abuse and Neglect forms on file. Counselor reviewed all 27 personnell files
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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 • TA: FSC advised provider to submit on all of the 20 childcare personnel's updated CF-FSP form by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • TA: Compliance achieved at time of inspection as provider end dated a past employee. •
- 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
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
How does the center ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from April 2026 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The provider removed the items during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for monitoring and maintaining electrical outlet covers throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances between 2023 and 2024 where electrical outlets were found without proper covers. This question helps understand the daily routine for ensuring these safety measures remain in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the steps being taken to address the facility repairs mentioned in recent reports?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some doors and cabinets were in need of repair. Discussing the current status of these facility improvements helps provide transparency regarding the center's maintenance schedule.
- Context
- A correction is currently due by August 14, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage staff training documentation to ensure all requirements are met and recorded on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate several instances over the past few years where staff training documentation was incomplete or missing. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks professional development and compliance.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to maintaining consistent communication with families regarding updated health and immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about health documentation requirements helps parents ensure their child's file is always up to date and compliant with facility policies. This question helps clarify the center's process for requesting and tracking these important documents.