Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.24
- Local median
- 1.75
Parkland Baptist Child Care Center
1800 8th St SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0143
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 145
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
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 inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 30, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Parkland Baptist Child Care Center from January 27, 2023 through June 1, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023May 6, 2025June 1, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 22, 2026March 4, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023January 22, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 23, 2024January 22, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 3, 2025January 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 1 (capacity 9) measured between 15.22 to 71.6 candle foot. • Room 2 (capacity 9) measured between 28.1 to 104.7 candle foot. • Room 3 (capacity 10) measured between 27.2 to 73.9 candle foot. • Room 4 (capacity 43) measured between 20.0 to 116.0 candle foot. • Room 5 (capacity 22) measured between 4.26 to 94.4 candle foot. • Room 6 (capacity 23) measured between 25.0 to 61.8 candle foot. • Room 7 (capacity 33) measured between 22.8 to 64.8 candle foot. • Room 8 (capacity 39) measured between 30.5 to 89.9 candle foot. • Room 9 (capacity 14) measured between 8.68 to 160.0 candle foot. • Room 10 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed nap mats, glasses, paperwork, and other miscellaneous items on the changing table inside the classrooms with capacity of 9 and 10. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on/under the table changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom capacity of 9 and 10 without diaper changing procedure posted. Technical assistance was provided that diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, the provider advised the Licensing specialist that she has been attempting to work on initiating an out of state search for child abuse and neglect for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental for the state of SC, however the provider was not able to access the online application. The specialist and provider reviewed the steps listed on the states website together and realized that the application was sent to the email address for the staff, but she never received an email. The provider completed the steps again with the staff on todays date and an email was received by the staff and the staff completed the link to initiate a record sea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed one of the three vans used for transportation at the facility with the vehicle alarm not working properly. The vehicle alarm was tested multiple times but did not sound at all and was not able to be initiated. TA was provided to ensure that the vehicles alarm is working properly by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [ a spray bottles containing a chemical stored on a shelf in the restroom near the nursery classroom for children ages one and two years old. ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottles containing a chemical stored on a shelf in the restroom near the nursery classroom for children ages one and two years old. A staff advised that the bottle contained alcohol which is used for disinfecting. The provider immediately had staff to label the spray bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing chemical and hazardous or toxic material is labeled at all times.
- 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: 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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 10/13/2025. The staff did start a training course on 1/21/2026, but it was late. TA was provided to ensure child care personnel start a DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to initiate an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect registry search for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff lived out of state in SC within the past five years. The provider did complete an out of state sexual offender search for the personnel and placed it on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect registry search by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [ second Child Care Personnel signed for the physical inspection/visual sweep of the vehicle ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that facility failed to document second Child Care Personnel failed to sign for the physical inspection/visual sweep of the vehicle at the return to the facility in the month of July and August 2025. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation log is complete entirely. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation vans with fire extinguishers in a tote bag on the floorboard that was not mounted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC are properly installed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys transportation vans were equipped with fire extinguisher with an expired service tag (2019). Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Fire drills conducted on 10/25/24, 11/21/24, 12/17/24, 1/28/25, 2/27/25, and 4/24/25. • Emergency Preparedness drill 3/13/25 (inclement weather). • Fire extinguisher serviced December 2024. • Fire inspection completed 8/12/24. •
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not begin introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel start introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry. This standard was brought back into compliance as the Child Care Personnel began training. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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, Counselor observed a missing outlet over in the 4-year-old classroom (capacity 43). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 inspection, Counselor observed the blue metal playhouse, red truck, silver climb through tunnel, and red car with climb through tunnel showing signs of wear, rust, and paint peeling. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of rust.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed three classrooms (1-year-old classroom with capacity of 9, 2-year-old classroom with capacity of 9, and 2-year-old classroom with capacity of 10) without hand washing station or hand washing station in an adjoining area. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that when children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. Also, to ensure that all three classrooms have hand washing station inside.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
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, Counselor observed dust on the ceiling vents, window blinds, and window seals throughout the facility. Technical assistance was provided to clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
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, Counselor determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The child care provider listed on the attached supplement was not removed from the employee roster within 10 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date. Provider updated the Clearinghouse roster putting standard back into compliance.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Counselor observed several cleaning chemicals (hand soap foam, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer etc.) stored in unlocked cabinets and selves throughout the facility accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to always store all chemicals away from the reach of the children or ensure the cabinet in which the chemicals are stored and secured.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a pair of scissors in an unsecured cabinet under the changing table in the 2-3 year old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all sharp tools are not accessible to the children in care. The cabinet was secured placing the standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
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 [both orange, green and red play structure with the yellow slide and metal playground equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor observed both orange, green and red play structure with the yellow slide not clean, in that it has mildew build up all over. Technical assistance was to clean the equipment by the due date. At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several metal play equipment throughout the playground with signs of rust. Technical assistance was provided to fix the affected areas. Provider also may use Rust-Oleum to treat the affected areas.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there were recent instances where required out-of-state background screening documentation was missing for staff members. This question helps clarify how the center maintains these records to ensure all personnel meet the necessary requirements.
- Context
- The most recent finding regarding this was corrected at the time of the March 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, are properly labeled and stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that there have been multiple instances where potentially harmful items were not properly labeled or stored. This question allows you to learn about the current safety protocols for managing hazardous materials in the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to verify that transportation safety equipment, such as vehicle alarms, is functioning correctly before each trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted past issues with vehicle alarm functionality and transportation log documentation. This question helps you understand the daily checks performed to keep children safe during transport.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current procedures for diaper changing to ensure they are consistently followed and that all necessary supplies are organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified that diaper changing procedures were not posted or followed in certain classrooms. This question helps you understand how the center ensures these health and sanitation practices are maintained.
- Context
- Correction for this finding is due by 7/1/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support new staff members in completing their required introductory training within the first 90 days of their employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there have been instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or delayed. This question helps you understand how the center tracks and ensures that all employees meet their professional development requirements on time.
Related violations