Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 1.95
Keeping It Real Ministries
1015 Sikes Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
- License:
- C10PO0296
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 3:15PM to 6:00PM; Sat: 10:00AM to 2:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 225
- License expiration:
- August 24, 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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Keeping It Real Ministries from April 24, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 47 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 20, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 47
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 7
8 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33815
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 4.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 23, 2024December 16, 2024March 13, 2026April 21, 2026May 21, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023December 15, 2023January 22, 2024August 14, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 15, 2023April 12, 2024August 14, 2024October 23, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
December 15, 2023August 14, 2024September 16, 2024March 13, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023December 15, 2023April 12, 2024March 13, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 15, 2023April 12, 2024August 14, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 15, 2023August 14, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the provider stated the staff listed on the supplemental still has not completed DCF training. The staff completed all courses but has not taken/passed the exams. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff schedule and pass the exams prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still has not completed DCF training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [driver or second sweep signature.]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed while during a trip on todays date, the driver and second sweep staff failed to sign the transportation log. (note: the staff did eventually sign). Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, Fand G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental arrive at the facility with 2 children. The staff exited the vehicle and took the children inside. The licensing specialist waited 6 minutes, and no additional staff came out to complete a second sweep. Upon entering the facility, the specialist observed the same staff was the only person onsite. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure additional staff are onsite with approved transportation training to ensure visual sweeps are being conducted after each trip. A second sweep was eventually completed while the specialist was still onsite.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
- Official code
- 05-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an annual physical that expired on 12/31/25 and has still been transporting per transportation logs. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current drivers physical that includes medical approval to drive prior to the due date and was reminded the staff cannot drive until it has been completed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: the vehicle with tag # 403-OXD has a metal strip along the floor that has come loose from the floor with a screw exposed • the vehicle with tag # CM5-2HV has multiple seats with tears/rips/holes • the vehicle with tag # Z75-9RP has one seat in the rear with a large tear • Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair all abovementioned items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facilitys fire extinguishers located in all but 1 vehicle were last tagged in February 2024. One vehicle (with tag #CM3-5MD) was missing the fire extinguisher. The provider placed a spare one in the vehicle, but it still needs to be tagged. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have all the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a lockdown drill during the facilitys previous licensing year. The only emergency drill completed was a weather drill on 6/30/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that 1 lockdown & 1 weather drill must be completed during the facilitys licensing year while children are in care and to complete the drill prior to the due date. Additional time was allotted as the facility is closed next week for spring break.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-15
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental started the required DCF 40-hour training after the 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff began employment in the industry in August 2025 and did not begin training until January 2026. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Lastly, training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental has not completed transportation safety training and was observed transporting children by the licensing specialist. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete either the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed the staff listed on the supplemental is no longer employed at the facility and never removed from the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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. SACCF 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 training course within 30 days of employment in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 4/22/2024. The staff was supposed to start a course by 7/22/2024. The staff started training course Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a required training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 4/22/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes fire extinguisher training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training within 30 days of starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/16/2024. The provider advised that the staff completed the DCF course Orientation. The counselor advised the staff that the requirement also includes hands on training that must be completed. The provider trained the staff on fire extinguishers at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained on fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-08
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training initially before starting at the facility. The provider trained the staff on exposure plan training at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete the exposure plan training initially and annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1
- Official code
- 30-12
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the staff sign the statement at time of inspection and place it on file. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a signed supplemental statement on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguishers in the 3 of the 5 vehicles used to transport children in care were placed in crate boxes in the front of the vehicle with a bungee cord securing the fire extinguisher. The counselor advised the provider that the fire extinguisher was not mounted or secured properly that way and reminded the provider that the fire extinguisher is a potential hazard if it is not secured properly in place inside the vehicle. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers in all the vehicles are mounted or secured properly.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the game room with dust build up on the air conditioning vents, the ceiling tiles near the fans and also the light fixture near the fans. The counselor also observed a ceiling tile that was stained with a wet spot in the classroom near the gym. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguishers in the some of the vehicles used to transport children in care were not secured in place or mounted in the vehicles. The counselor observed the fire extinguishers in van 1 inside of a crate on the floor and in van 2 the fire extinguisher was placed on the floor next to the passengers seat. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are secured or mounted to eliminate the safety hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet not covered in the main media room where the children eat snack that was lower on the wall near the door where children were present. TA was provided to ensure that outlets covers are covered when accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the counselor determined that the facility failed to complete a fire monthly fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to complete a fire monthly fire drill. The provider was previously cited in 2023 for conducting more than the minimum of 3 emergency preparedness drills per year. At that time the counselor advised the provider that only 1 monthly fire can be substituted for an emergency preparedness drill within a Licensing period. The provider conducted an emergency drill in place of a monthly fire drill recently in the months of January, February, April, June and July of 2024. The facility last conducted a fire drill on 5/30/2024. The provider was reminded again that they must complete monthly fire drills and no m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [ the counselor observed the facility offer the children in care an afternoon snack which consist of graham crackers and kool aid juice pouches meeting only 1 food group]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility offer the children in care an afternoon snack which consist of graham crackers and kool aid juice pouches meeting only 1 food group. The counselor advised the provider that snacks need to at least have 2 different food groups offered. The counselor suggested that the beverage can count as a food group if the beverage is milk and or 100 % juice. The provider previously encouraged the provider to offer nutritious snacks in past inspections after observing the children eating pop tarts and offered Takis chips. The counselor encouraged the provider to follow the myplate recommendations for different food groups. Also, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not planned]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys snack menu for the current week with planned snacks until todays date, Wednesday of this week. The provider advised that she needs to go shopping. The counselor advised staff that menus must be written, planned and posted at the beginning of each week for the entire week. TA was provided to ensure that the snack menu is planned and completed at the beginning of each week.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the counselor observed van 1 arrive at the facility from picking up children in care and driver was observed completing a 1 st sweep of the van while children remained outside in a line to go inside the building. After the driver completed the sweep the driver lead the children in the building. The counselor observed after an estimated 10 minutes later, van 2 arrived at the facility after picking up children in care and driver parked the van and children exited then driver conducted a sweep of the van. Once driver completed the sweep the driver lead the children who were lined up on the outside the van into the building. The counselor noticed after an e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not planned, was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, was not written, was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the provider failed to post a current snack menu at the start of the week in an inconspicuous area where parents can view. The counselor observed last months, March 2024 menu still posted and the month of April was not completed. The provider immediately completed and posted the menu at time of inspection for the month. TA was provided to ensure that a snack menu is posted current at the start of each week, planned and dated to ensure compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider and all staff have not completed an annual refresher of exposure plan training. Provider had all staff review the exposure plan training set by provider and sign today during time of inspection. Counselor explained to the provider that the training should be completed annually and provided a verbal example to check for understanding. TA was provided to ensure that annual training is completed for exposure plan and documented 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
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the fire evacuations were not posted in the gym, K-1 room and games room. The provider posted the fire evacuations therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the driver dropped off three middle school aged children and did not complete a sweep of the vehicle and drove off after children exited the vehicle. The counselor then observed the children walk into the facility and were not checked in for attendance. The children joined the other children in the main large room next to the Directors desk for snack. The counselor asked the provider how transportation is typically conducted and why a 2 nd sweep was not conducted. He replied that there is usually staff that logs children into the program and someone usually does do a 2 nd sweep but stated that early release days from scho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have current physical examination forms. Counselor advised provider that staff cannot transport until a current physical is on file. Provider stated that she understood and stated she thought they completed an exam this year, but just cannot find the updated copy or they might have to reach out to the physician to get a copy. If the physical examination has not been completed this year staff needs to complete exam and have documentation on file before they can transport children. Provider was not able to produce current physicals at time of inspection. TA was p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys 4 vehicles being operated in need of cleaning on the inside to remove garbage and vacuum and also spot clean areas on the seating to remove stains as well as the carpet in one of the vehicles that had stains oberved. Provider stated that children are not allowed to eat in the vehicles but food wrappers were observed on the floors in the vehicles. TA was provided to ensure that the vehicles are cleaned by the due date and that cleaning is maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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, the counselor observed three of the fire extinguishers in the vehicles not secured or mounted. Counselor observed two fire extinguishers loose in crates on the floor next to the drivers side seat and 1 that was laying on the floor loose in between the driver and passenger side in the vehicles. Counselor explained to provider that this is a safety concern and that the extinguishers need to be secured. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are mounted or secured by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium with outlet with no covers. The provider stated that the children are in the gym daily and it is used in the case of inclement weather. The counselor advised that the outlets need to be covered. Provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspeciton. TA was provided to ensure that outlets are covered by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the capacity was not posted in the gymnasium or the K-1 st grade classroom that is off from the gymnasium. Provider advised that they were removed to paint and not posted back. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity for those areas are posted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Facility did not complete monthly fire drill each month]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that more than three occurrences a monthly fire drill was substituted for a monthly fire drill in a 12 month period. Specifically, an emergency preparedness drill was substituted for a monthly fire drill on 9/22/23 for a inclement weather drill ,10/20/23 for a lock down drill and 11/9/23 for a lock down drill. Counselor advised provider that up to 3 occurrences within a 12 month period an emergency preparedness drill can be substituted for a monthly fire drill and a minimum of one emergency preparedness can be substituted for one monthly fire drill. At the time of inspection, the facility completed the monthly fire drill on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium, the back classroom near the exit door and the k-1 st classroom as well as the game room with no evacuation plans posted. TA was provided to ensure that the provider post the evacuation plans in those areas by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
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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 individually bottled Gatorade juices being served in a cup to each children in care that were expired as of 7/10/23. The children consumed the juice with their first snack after shortly arriving to the facility. Counselor advised provider of the expiration date observed and staff stated they will discard of the remaining bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers expiration date to avoid children in care being offered expired food items.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired driver's physical and had transported since the expiration date per the facility's transportation logs. Technical support was given to the provider to have the staff complete a driver's physical prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) with tag #'s KIRM, HCT-L82, X1526D and Z75-9RP used to transport children. The vehicle with tag #KIRM alarm system activates, however, it took over 5 minutes for the audible alarm to activate. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/replaced prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member doe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bus with tag # Z75-9RP was being used to transport children and did not have any seat belts for the children which was confirmed by speaking with the director and driver. The bus is a 33 passenger and the only seat belt observed was for the driver seat. Technical support was given to the provider that the bus must be parked and not used until seat belts can be installed and to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in July 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers serviced/re-tagged prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [on today's date.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor requested the facility perform a fire drill. The provider failed to utilize the fire system and used walkie talkies to complete the drill. Technical support was given to the provider that fire drills must be completed using the approved alarm system. The last fire drill was completed on 6/20/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 7/10/23 (lockdown) and 4/28/23 (weather).
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the bus with tag #X1526D was missing the facility's license number. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired physical and had transported per the facility's transportation logs. The provider is aware the staff cannot drive until a current physical has been obtained. Page 1 of 5
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not planned, did not have substitutions noted, was not written, was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's snack menu and observed it was dated June 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the menu prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
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- 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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed neither bathroom had hand wash signs posted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to post the signs prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to post the when to wash your hands signs also. A sample sign from the CDC was emailed to the provider on today's date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2023
More details
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 the current training and certification process for staff members who transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection identified instances where staff lacked documented proof of required transportation safety training. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all drivers are properly trained and qualified before they transport children.
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Finding-specific
What procedures do you have in place to ensure that all staff members who drive children have current medical physicals on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that a staff member was transporting children without a current annual physical examination on file. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains mandatory health documentation for drivers.
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Finding-specific
How do you verify that a second adult is always present to conduct a physical sweep of the vehicle after every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there have been instances where a second adult was not present to perform the required visual sweep of the vehicle upon arrival. This question helps parents understand the current supervision practices for transportation.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all electrical outlets in areas accessible to children are properly covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that inspections have previously identified uncovered electrical outlets in areas where children were present. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for children.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and document the completion of required staff training, such as fire extinguisher use or introductory child care courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a recurring pattern of staff training documentation being incomplete or missing during inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and verifies that all staff meet their required training milestones.
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