Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.06
- Local median
- 2.85
Progress Christian Academy
1041 Breezewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
- License:
- C10PO0213
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- October 31, 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 inspectionFebruary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Progress Christian Academy from February 23, 2023 through February 26, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 21, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 20, 2026.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 52
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 7
3 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33809
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 37%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 59%
- Local median
- 59%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 4.92
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 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023October 28, 2024July 1, 2025January 21, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023October 28, 2024February 28, 2025January 21, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023October 28, 2024October 22, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023June 27, 2024February 28, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023June 27, 2024October 28, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023July 1, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024October 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Technical assistance was provided to de-clutter the facility and organize the classrooms. •
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Child Care Personnel sending several children to the bathroom to use the potty chair unsupervised. The Child Care Personnel never enter the bathroom the clean the potty chairs after usage. There were three potty chairs inside the bathroom and appeared used with urine inside. Technical assistance was provided that potty chairs, if used, shall be in addition to the toilet requirements, and must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of cow milk, organic coconut milk, and soy milk on the cabinet for over 15 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider placed the milk back in the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the bathroom connected to the infant classroom did not have handwashing procedures posted. Technical assistance was provided that situations or times that children, child care personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). •
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children in the mixed classroom of three to five year old children sleeping during nap time but not spaced 18 inches apart. The specialist measured two childrens spacing and it measured to about 10 inches apart. The specialist and provider discussed placement to move children to ensure they are adequately spaced apart. The specialist also suggested again that the provider move furniture to utilize floor space. The provider advised that they may remove some furniture from the classroom. The children not spaced adequately apart were moved at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children are placed 18 inc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys current approved fire inspection was completed on 9/3/2025. However, the previous fire inspection was completed on 8/29/2024. The facility has an approved fire inspection, but it was not completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an annual approved fire inspection on completed and on file for Licensing to review. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ______10/10/2025_______. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___8/29/2025__________ and a weather drill conducted on _____5/30/2025____. The fire extinguis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [bleach and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two spray bottles in the childrens eating area with tables and chairs with a solution being stored in the spray bottles. The specialist asked the provider what was in the spray bottles and she replied bleach and water. The specialist asked the provider to label the spray bottles with the chemical name at time of inspection. The provider immediately labeled the spray bottles. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing hazardous material are 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [soap or paper towels]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the handwashing sink in the food preparation area with no soap or paper towels. The specialist asked the provider if she can replenish the supplies. The provider placed soap and paper towels at the handwash sink in the food preparation area at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the handwashing sink includes all required supplies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed child care personnel and other serving preparing childrens food and serving the childrens lunch and were not wearing a proper head covering. The specialist offered the provider a hair net at time of inspection and she placed it on. She also advised the other personnel that she would serve the food. The specialist encouraged the provider to purchase a proper head covering and offered suggestions of head coverings. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel preparing food for children have proper head covering in food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff previously completed the training on 4/23/2024 and last completed the training on 6/4/2025. The training was not completed annually but it was completed. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially/annually and document on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility with area that need to be repaired. In the kitchen a hole was observed in the ceiling above the hand washing sink. Also, the flooring was coming up from the ground and missing in some areas of the kitchen near the door and refrigerator. In the mixed preschool class to the right side the open carpeted area of the classroom near the kitchen light bulbs were observed out and needed to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the hand washing sink in the infant and one year old classroom near the diapering station with rust present. The provider stated she has a rust remover solution and will eliminate the rust. TA was provided to ensure that the rust is eliminated from the hand washing sink designated for diapering.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a small tricycle with paint chipping as well as the green merry go round on the metal handles that also need to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the metal stationary and outdoor toys are repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens mats in the two year old classroom as well as the mixed three and four year old classroom that were torn with tears exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. The provider had extra mats stored in the facility and all of the torn mats were replaced at time of inspection. The specialist encouraged the provider to look through all childrens mat and replaced the torn mats to ensure compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens nap mats are impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the infants classroom with an tablet propped on a toy cabinet displaying a learning video. The counselor observed some of the infants watching the video and one child standing right in front of the tablet watching the video. The counselor advised the staff that children under two should not have media offered in care. The counselor suggested that the tablet be placed face down or turned around the block the video and allow infants and toddlers to listen to the media but not watch. The staff immediately placed the tablet face down at time of inspection to allow children to listen to the media only. TA was provided to ensure tha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a childs sleeping mat in the classroom with infants and one year old children that was torn with tears exposing the foam cushion on the inside of the mat causing it to not be impermeable. The staff switched the mat out for an impermeable mat in good condition that the facility had on hand at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mat is impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys fire extinguisher that was not tagged and serviced annually. The fire extinguisher was last tagged on 08/2023. The provider advised that the fire department advised the provider that the fire extinguisher is expired and needs to be replaced. The provider was not certain if the fire extinguisher was replaced or able to provide a follow up due to the owner being absent and out of the country for vacation. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is serviced and retagged by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ______10/22 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a package of rolls in the food preparation area that was expired as of 10/27/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not written]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility offers the children continental breakfast for children in care present before 8am, morning snack at 8:45am, lunch and afternoon snack. However, the facility failed to write and post a menu to include food items offered for breakfast and morning snack. The counselor only observed a monthly menu reflecting lunch and afternoon snack. The counselor advised provider that a weekly menu is required for all food items offered to children in care provided by the facility. TA was provided to ensure that a current menu is posted by the due date to include all food items offered in the program and posted in an inconspi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the hand washing sink in the food preparation kitchen that had hand washing procedures to include how to wash hands but did not include situational times when to wash hands. TA was provided to ensure that the appropriate hand washing procedures to include how and when to wash hands are posted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [facility failed to ensure that all parents of enrolled children acknowledge the brochure Distracted drivers for the month of September 2024. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility failed to ensure that all parents of enrolled children acknowledge the brochure Distracted drivers for the month of September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility makes up the brochure and has all parent acknowledger the brochure by the due date. Counselor reviewed 5 newly enrolled childrens files as well as 4 additional childrens files of the 24 children enrolled in the facility. (A-D by last name) Counselor also reviewed the facility's brochure, Influenza for compliance for the month of August 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor reviewed attendance records for all children enrolled at the facility, parents sign in and out. The facilitys failed to ensure that arrival and departure times were completed daily and that parents signed in/ out children who were present daily. TA was provided to ensure that facility ensures that daily attendance is completed and accurate where parents sign children in and out. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the side fenced gate entrance to the playground to the right side of the building near the garbage cans had a gap at the bottom of the fence that was not at ground level measuring to over 4 inches. The counselor advised the provider that the gaps in fencing can be no larger than 3 and a half inches. The counselor also advised the provider to lower the right side of the fence to eliminate the 4 inch gap to ensure that it is at ground level and any gaps are no larger than 3 and a half inches. TA was provided to ensure that the gap is eliminated or no larger than 3 and a half inches by the due date. Additional TS was provided to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental, did not have a signed Child abuse and neglect form signed on file prior to volunteering at the facility for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer sign a Child abuse and neglect form at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that CCP and volunteer have a signed Child abuse and neglect form signed and on file prior to starting at the facility with children in care. Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the provider advised that her 13 year old grand daughter was volunteering at the facility at time of inspection. The counselor observed the volunteer in the infant classroom assisting an infant with bottle feeding during the time of ratio with children in care. The provider advised that the volunteer had been volunteering for 2 weeks prior to being present today at the facility. The counselor advised the provider that a volunteer acknowledgement form was required prior to the volunteer volunteering and should be kept on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer sign a volunteer affidavit at time of inspection. TA was provided to e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have hours of volunteering documented on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer document hours volunteered on a log and place on file for review at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that volunteers have hours documented daily to ensure that volunteers do not work no more than 10 hours per month. If working more than 10 hours per month the personnel is CCP and should follow all requirements and training as described in rule.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the children in the first classroom from the entrance with three through five year olds and the classroom to the left with two and three years olds with children napping not 18 inches apart. The counselor advised the provider that children must be 18 inches apart while napping. Provider stated that she knew and moved children at time of inspection to ensure children were 18 inches apart. Counselor advised the provider that if needed, furniture can be moved to ensure more floor space in order to space children during nap time. Provider moved furniture and was able to space children 18 inches apart. Provider also, commented that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of annual 10 hour in service training on the CF-FSP 5268 form on file for Licensing to review. Counselor observed previous years to include 2021-2023 of trainings completed on one form. The counselor advised that trainings for each year should be on a separate form each year. Provider had staff to complete the form of in service training hours staff completed for July 1,2022 June 30,2023 at time of inspection. Staff had the required 10 hours to document at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the in service hours are documented ... [truncated]
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerators throughout the facility in need of cleaning inside. Also, counselor observed the carpets and floors also in need of cleaning in the corners and along the baseboards moving clutter and dusting. TA was provided to ensure that provider declutters and cleans the facility refrigerators and floors to eliminate insects and rodents and dust within the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a piece of drywall missing from the corner in the mixed ages classroom wall near the kitchen. Counselor also observed paint chipping throughout the facility on low areas of the walls and door frames throughout the facility. TA was provided to ensure that provider repaints areas of paint chipping low where children have access and also repair the wall by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed Lysol disinfectant, glade scented aroma spray and hand sanitizer in the mixed classroom on a shelf accessible to children near the radio. Licensing advised staff that toxins are in reach of children. Provider immediately moved the toxic substances to a higher shelf out of reach of children. TA was provided to ensure that toxic substances and chemicals are always out of reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the perimeter gate to the playground on the left side near the garbage cans with a gap at the bottom of the fence measuring at five inches. TA was provided to ensure that gaps no larger than 3 and a half inches are present and that the base of the fence is at ground level throughout the fencing.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple childrens sleeping mats throughout the facility that are torn with tears exposing the foam cushion making the mats not impermeable nor sanitary. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are replaced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the evacuation plan posted in each classroom did not have an alternate route posted. Provider immediately posted the alternate route on the evacuation plans. TA was provided to ensure that a regular route and an alternate route is documented on the evacuation plan by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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 multiple expired food in the refrigerators in the kitchen area where children eat and the food preparation area. Counselor observed Natures own brand own wheat bread expired as of 8/25/23 and 8/13/23, frozen cocktail sausages expired as of 8/15/23, smoked turkey breast sliced lunch meat expired as of 9/28/23. The turkey meat was on the menu for today and provider started to prepare childrens plates using the meat. Licensing asked provider if the meat she was serving was the from the packages. Provider stated yes. Counselor advised provider that the meat was expired and asked if an alternate option was available. Provider state ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed frozen bags of french toast sticks that were not labeled or dated with the expiration date. TA was provided to ensure that food items removed from the original package are labeled with the food item name and expiration date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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 (Section 12.3, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed staff changing the diaper of a child in the toddler classroom where a hand washing sink was not present in the classroom nor adjoining area. TA was provided to ensure that a portable sink is present in the classroom if diapering will occur in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
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, the counselor observed staff in the toddler classroom change a childs diaper and not wash the childs hand after changing nor disinfect the diaper changing mat after use. Licensing asked staff if the steps listed above were followed, then staff completed washing the childs hands in a nearby classroom restroom and disinfecting the diaper changing mat. TA was provided to ensure provider is following all required steps while diapering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the three stationary black tires ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed three black tires on the older childrens playground with grass surrounding. Licensing advised provider that a resilient surface must be present near stationary playground equipment for a fall zone. TA was provided to ensure that a resilient surface is added to the area following all requirements of 6 inches in depth and 6 ft around the perimeter by the due date. Extra time allotted per provider request to align other due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red merry go round] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the green stationary merry go round with sand as a resilient surface that measured at 2 and a half inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that a resilient surface meets the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 ft around the perimeter by the due date.Due date assigned to ensure compliance prior to License renewal.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that all staff did not complete an annual exposure plan refresher. All staff last took the exposure plan training on 6/23/2022. Licensing advised staff that they needed to complete the refresher annual as of 6/23/2023. Provider stated that they did not complete the refresher. TA was provided to ensure that all staff complete the blood borne pathogen refresher training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all child care personnel listed on the supplemental without a signed supplemental statement on file. Supplemental statement document was provided to provider. Provider immediately had all staff sign the document and placed them in each staffs file. TA was provided to ensure that all staff acknowledge and sign a supplemental statement and have the form on file for Licensing to review. Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two bottles of milk that were expired June 18, 2023 in the refrigerator (Three-Five year old room). The provider discarded the milk therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 was one staff member that did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 15 months of their industry start date. The provider started the childcare industry on March 9, 2022. The staff member started the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training on July, 27, 2022 and they did not complete the training within 15 months of their industry start date. TA: The staff member will need to complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
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- 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 the inspection, a staff member did not complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry. The staff member started the childcare industry on March 9, 2022; therefore, they have not completed the five-hour early literacy and language development course for within 12 months of date of employment. TA: The provider will need complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the infant room did not have an attendance roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the two year old room did not have an attendance roster. The infant room did not have a child signed in on June 28, 2023 on the attendance roster. The infant children were not signed out on the attendance roster from June 20- 27, 2023. TA: The two year old room will need to have an attendance roster. The children will need to be signed in and out on a daily basis. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed several air vents in the facility that need cleaning. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all air vents are clean and free of debris and dust.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 the routine inspection, the counselor observed that lunch being served was hamburgers and green beans. Fish was noted on the menu and not hamburgers. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the menu is updated, and substitutions are noted and parents are aware of what is being served to their child. This was completed at time of inspection as the substitution was noted on the menu.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed the physical environment log and determined that monthly inspections have not been conducted in the months of January and February 2023. The last physical environment inspection was documented on the log in December 2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure physical environment inspections are conducted monthly.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-09
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 [all of the metal equipment on the playground is rusted. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed all of the metal playground equipment to have rust. The playground equipment that is rusted includes the red and yellow slide, blue seated steering wheel, blue climber, yellow jumping seesaw, green driving car, and blue/yellow tube. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all equipment is free of rust.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [5 children] for [infants] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that there was not a staff with an active credential in the infant classroom. One of the staff has been in the classroom for 7 years and the other for nearly a year. Neither staff are enrolled in a staff credential course or have taken a staff credential course. Technical assistance was provided to ensure at least one staff member has a staff credential in the infant room. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The provider did not have any comments. Counselor Comments If you have any questions, you may contact myself or a counselor at our office, Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15)
- Official code
- 48-02
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 walk me through your current process for keeping staff background screening records and rosters up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in January 2026 where the facility needed to update its personnel roster in the state clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative requirements to ensure all staff are properly screened.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on February 26, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current practice for ensuring children have enough space between their mats during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that nap mats were not spaced the required 18 inches apart, which was a repeated topic from a 2024 inspection. This question helps parents understand how the center manages classroom layout to maintain safety standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and labeled correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances in 2023 and 2025 where cleaning supplies were found in areas accessible to children or were not properly labeled. This question helps parents understand the center's current protocols for keeping potentially harmful items out of reach.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for checking the facility and playground to ensure everything is in good repair and safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance is essential for a secure environment. Asking about daily checklists helps parents understand how the center proactively identifies and addresses wear and tear.
General question
How do you communicate with parents about upcoming drills or changes to emergency procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about emergency preparedness helps families feel confident in the center's readiness. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps families updated on safety practices.