Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.4
- Local median
- 1.39
Winterset Preschool & Childcare
6336 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
- License:
- C10PO0268
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 113
- License expiration:
- August 16, 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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Winterset Preschool & Childcare from April 14, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 10, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 33884
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3.56
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 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 5, 2024December 11, 2024March 7, 2025November 5, 2025April 16, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 12, 2024December 11, 2024March 7, 2025April 10, 2025April 16, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 7, 2025November 5, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 16, 2026June 11, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 5, 2024August 12, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the small whiteish colored insects still present in the mulch. The specialist observed an increase of the insects in the mulch at time of inspection. The area recently had rain and the mulch was damp. The owner and provider also walked with specialist and saw the insects in the mulch. This standard was discussed in detail and the provider stated they understood. The provider advised that they will continue to treat the mulch. TA was provided to ensure that the other potential hazard is removed from the playground by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple areas throughout the facility with either paint chipped and or peeling on the walls. As well as a few areas where the baseboards were either missing or coming apart from the wall. The provider advised that they have worked on painted each classroom and have plans to preform maintenance and upkeep this summer. The provider is encouraged to address the individual areas discussed today and repair for compliance. Also, specialist observed a few ceiling tiles stained with wet spots needing to be replaced. The provider advised that she has had professionals on site for both roofing and air conditioning to inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- b At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the three year old classroom no capacity for the room was posted. The provider immediately wrote the capacity onto the evacuation emergency diagram posted in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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 white ish colored insects in the resilient surface of mulch on the outdoor playground. The specialist advised the provider to contact pest control for further advisement and keep children in care away from the area. TA was provided to ensure that the insects are eliminated from outdoor play area as a low potential hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [both childrens playgrounds near stationary equipment with a resilient surface of mulch measuring to 4 inches in depth. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed both childrens playgrounds near stationary equipment with a resilient surface of mulch measuring to 4 inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near all stationary equipment measures to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 6/9/2025. The staff started training on 4/6/2026, but it was late. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel start a training course within 90 days of employment.
- 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
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, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 10 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 December 5, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed missing outlet covers in several classrooms. Technical assistance was to ensure that all outlets are appropriately covered.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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, Licensing Specialist observed several torn nap mats available for children in care were torn and ripped. Technical assistance was provided to replace effected items and ensure that cots are covered with impermeable surface and in good repair
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an Eligible determination for a Level 2 Background Screening. Technical assistance was provided that a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. This standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel left the facility. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one classroom (capacity 10) with a tablet on the changing table and another classroom (capacity 18) with art supplies inside grocery store bag on the changing table. Technical assistance was provided that only things associated to diapering is allowed on the diaper changing table. The provider removed the items off the diaper changing table putting the standard back into compliance. This standard is brought back into compliance when provider removed the items from the changing table. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began required DCF 40-hour introductory training. Child Care Personnel DOH 8/5/24 was supposed to start DCF introductory training on or before 11/3/24. As of the date of this inspection, Child Care Personnel has not started DCF introductory training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the Child Care Personnel start DCF 40 training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the roster did not represent the classroom compensation].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 2-year-old classroom (capacity 10) without a current roster. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom. Technical assistance was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider updated the classroom attendance roster. • ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 6/12/23 last year and on 7/3/24 this year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided had fire inspection completed. • Fire drill conducted 8/30/23, 9/20/23, 10/25/23, 11/29/23, 12/19/23, 1/17/24, 2/15/24, 3/20/24, 4/23/24, 5/21/24, 6/25/24, and 7/18/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 10/25/23 (inclement weather). Tec ... [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
- Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 classrooms outside without accesses to drinking water for the children. Technical assistance was provided that clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor areas, throughout the day. This standard was brought back into compliance drinking water was provided for the children. •
- 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
- 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 (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an updated daily indoor and outdoor checklist. The last time the indoor and outdoor inspection was documented on March 29, 2024. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [the information was not given in August/September]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that children did not have an influenza brochure in their file from August/September 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the flu brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of August or September and a copy placed in the child's file. This standard was brought back into compliance as the months have passed. • Provider advised that 96 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed 32 (2-year-old and 3-year-old). •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
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 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, Counselor determined that Child Care Personnel 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 describe the current process for ensuring that all staff members are properly registered and up-to-date in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that the facility had difficulty maintaining a current roster for personnel in the state's clearinghouse. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now tracks and updates these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to maintain the outdoor play areas and ensure they remain free of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted concerns regarding the outdoor play area. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance schedule and how they monitor the playground environment for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team handle ongoing facility maintenance to ensure that all areas, such as walls and flooring, are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings over the past few years related to facility conditions, including wall repairs and the condition of nap mats. Asking about the current maintenance plan helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good shape.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how the center tracks staff training requirements to ensure everyone completes their necessary courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate several instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or delayed. This question helps parents learn about the center's current system for managing staff professional development and training timelines.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to daily communication with families regarding their child's routine and any updates from the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. This question helps families understand how the provider shares information and maintains a partnership with parents.