Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.77
- Local median
- 1.99
Beymer Methodist Preschool And Kindergarten
700 N Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- License:
- C10PO0096
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- 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
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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Beymer Methodist Preschool And Kindergarten from April 12, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33881
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 4.45
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 4 recorded violations.
December 19, 2024April 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 [ individually packaged snack food items stored in the classrooms throughout the facility.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed individually packaged snack food items stored in the classrooms throughout the facility. The provider advised that they accept parent donations monthly for morning snack. The specialist advised if children are offered any other food item along with the snacks observed. The provider advised no. The specialist advised that snacks must include 2 food groups. The specialist and provider discussed some additional food items/ beverages that can be added to meet the requirement. The The provider sent a staff to a nearby store and the provider purchased individual 100 % apple juice to add the second food group to todays sna ... [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
- Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed pitchers of water stored in each classroom. The specialist asked the provider what the source of water was. The provider advised that the water came from the tap. The specialist advised that children must be provided clean and sanitary drinking water. The specialist and provider discussed forms of sources that can be used to offer sanitary water. The provider sent a staff to a nearby store and the provider purchased bottles jugs of water at time of inspection to replace the water for the day in each classroom. In the future the provider advised that they will invest in a water filtration system, Brita for long term ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-20
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 40 hour DCF introductory training courses. The staff started in the industry on 2/1/2023. The specialist determined that the staff listed as other personnel is a substitute for employee. The staff does not work more than 10 hours a month and is not usually left unsupervised. However, she is the lead teacher and has exceeded 12 months in the industry offering services to children in direct supervision. Due date was aligned, due to last date of school on 5/20/2026, the provider is closed for the summer. TA was provided to ensure that the child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 5 hour literacy training course. The staff started in the industry on 2/1/2023. The specialist determined that the staff listed as other personnel is a substitute for employee. The staff does not work more than 10 hours a month and is not usually left unsupervised. However, she is the lead teacher and has exceeded 12 months in the industry offering services to children in direct supervision. Due date was aligned, due to last date of school on 5/20/2026, the provider is closed for the summer. TA was provided to ensure that the child care pers ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 updated CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements on identified staff by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2024
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: Provider failed to end date a previous employee. Compliance achieved at time of inspection as provider end dated the employee at time of inspection. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [ a pink bottle of liquid], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the classroom with 3 year olds had an unlabeled bottle of water (pink spray bottle) in the classroom. The teacher was advised to label the bottle with the contents to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved once the teacher labeled the bottle.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 the complaint inspection; the Counselor observed expired snacks in the two year old classroom. The noncompliance was resolved when the teacher discarded the expired snacks to maintain compliance. Provider advised to ensure that snacks provided are able for consumption or discarded before expiration date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 do you manage the onboarding and roster updates for new staff members to ensure all background screening records are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2023 noted a finding regarding the maintenance of the employee roster in the state clearinghouse. This question allows the provider to describe the current administrative practices used to keep personnel records accurate.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for checking classroom supplies and storage areas to ensure that all items are properly labeled and safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2023 mention a finding where a container in a classroom was not properly labeled. Asking about current storage and labeling policies helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe environment for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain your process for tracking staff training requirements and ensuring all certifications are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that some staff training documentation was not fully complete or uploaded as required. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet professional development standards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 5/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the snacks provided to the children meet nutritional guidelines and are always fresh?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 indicate a finding regarding snack nutritional content and the availability of sanitary drinking water. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current food service and quality control procedures.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your typical daily routine for engaging children in learning activities, and how do you balance this with free play time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps parents determine if the program's structure aligns with their child's developmental needs and learning style. Consistent routines are a key part of how centers support early childhood growth.