Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.31
- Local median
- 2.85
Country Lane Child Enrichment Center
105 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
- License:
- C10PO0302
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- March 11, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
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 inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Country Lane Child Enrichment Center from March 9, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 10, 2025 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from November 17, 2025 through March 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33809
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 37%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 59%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023November 8, 2024December 12, 2024March 3, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023February 29, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023February 29, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023November 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete an in-service training log on the required form, CF-FSP Form 5268 for classes completed during the current in service year 7/1/2024- 6/30/2025. The staff completed DCF introductory training on 4/9/2025. The provider had the staff to complete an in service log with completed training at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete 10 hours of in service training and log the trainings on the required form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental responsible for day to day operations at the facility does not possess current Directors credentials. The personnels current credentials expired on 11/5/2025. The provider advised that she submitted the packet for renewal on 10/20/2025. The specialist advised the provider it is recommended that the directors renewal packet is submitted at least a month prior to expiration, however 2/3 months in advanced is suggested to allow appropriate time for review and approval. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has current directors credentials reflected on t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys personnel roster on the Clearinghouse and determined that the provider failed to remove a past employee within 10 days of leaving the facility. The staff stopped working at the facility on 7/31/2025 and on todays date the specialist asked the provider to end date the staff. The staff was removed from the Clearinghouse roster at todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel are added/removed from the Clearinghouse roster within 10 days of the event occurring.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A 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 Licensing specialist observed heavy rust on all of the paper towel dispensers throughout the facility in the main building. The rust was all over the dispenser but near the bottom of the unit to access paper towels rust was accessible to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that low potential hazards to children are eliminated and not accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a wasp nest and three wasp on the roof of the plastic playhouse with the blue roof and red shutters on the preschool playground. The specialist also observed two tricycles on the same playground with rust present on the play equipment. Rust was also observed present on the School age playground on the hinges and screws of the tire swing. The provider eliminated the wasp and nest at time of inspection. Also, the childrens tricylcles were removed from the playground at time of inspection. The provider advised she will treat the play equipment with rust remover and add them back to the playground once rust is removed. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the provider advised that she was not aware of the due date provided last inspection, therefore the equipment was not repainted. The specialist observed the blue metal car on the preschool playground with rust present and paint chipping. The provider advised that the children would not be outside the rest of the day and had staff to spray paint the equipment at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that no rust or paint chipping is observed on outdoor equipment that can cause a potential hazard to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the metal blue car on the preschool playground with paint chipping as well as rust present on the play equipment. The specialist advised the provider that the equipment needs to be sanded down and repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted and the rust is eliminated by the due date. At the time of inspection, the provider advised that they are only using the right side of the preschool playground for all children enrolled in the facility. The provider advised that due to the recent hurricane that tree limbs are hanging low on the trees on the left side of the preschool playground as well as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 4.2.6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete transportation but has conducted transportation sweeps. The counselor reviewed transportation logs for April and May 2024 and observed the staff conducting second sweeps for transportation. Provider does not transport for the summer and will resume this coming fall 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes transportation training or does not participate in transportation by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys van used to transport children in care with the fire extinguisher in the van placed on the floor between the driver and passengers side not mounted. The counselor advised the provider that the fire extinguisher must be mounted or secured in the vehicle for safety. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguisher is secured in place or mounted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the front classroom from the entrance with children in the four and five year old classroom doing a drawing project at tables where the lighting measured to 27.8. The counselor advised the provider that in area where children are painting, reading and a work surface the lighting must meet 50-foot candles. TA was provided to ensure that the lighting reaches 50-foot candle lighting in the area by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed childrens sleeping mats in the four and five year old front classroom and the left side classroom with a few mats that were torn with tears. The provider immediately switched out the few mats with extra mats the provider had stored at time of inspection that were in good repair and impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that mats are impermeable at all times for children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few of the childrens water bottles throughout the facility that were not labeled with the childs full first and last name. The counselor advised provider that full first and last names must be present on the childrens cups at all times and maintained daily. Provider ensured that all staff labeled the childrens bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the water bottles are maintained with childrens first names at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the air conditioning vents that hold the filters covered with dust build up. The facility has two of these vents throughout the facility and both were in need of cleaning. TA was provided to provider to ensure that the vents are wiped down by the due date and cleaning maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [light blue, blue and green ponies] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three stationary light blue, blue and green ponies with 2/3 inches of resilient surface in that of mulch. Counselor advised provider that the stationary outdoor equipment must have 6 inches of a resilient surface. Provider stated that she did not consider that equipment needing a fall zone. Counselor went over the standard in the handbook with provider and provider stated that they understood. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment has 6 inches of mulch by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required DCF five hour literacy course within 12 months from the date of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility 7/11/2022. Staff advised that she completed the course but has not passed the course. Provider advised staff that she has to complete the test online in the training system. Staff stated that she understood and will complete it. TA was provided to ensure that the staff passes and completes the course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of an annual refresher for exposure plan on file for review. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete the refresher by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the preschool teacher went out of the preschool room into the lobby area to open the door to the counselor while the children were sleeping. Also, the preschool teacher left the preschool room and walked in the lobby area to answer the telephone. The preschool school came back into the room therefore, the standard was put back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one staff that was not added to the clearinghouse roster within 10 days employment. The employee started employment on 5/30/23. The provider added the employee to the clearinghouse roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the school age teacher did not have the roster on hand in the room. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the school age teacher did not have the roster on hand in the room. The attendance roster was in the preschool room. The attendance roster was placed back in the school age room, therefore the standard was completed at the time of the inspection. 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
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 transportation van had the incorrect license number posted. The license number read C14PO0188 and the correct license number is C10PO0302. Technical assistance was given to the provider to correct the license number prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the fire extinguisher located in the transportation van was a marine extinguisher rated at B:C, size 1. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a tagged and inspected fire extinguisher rated at a minimum of 2A10BC prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/8/23 and an emergency preparedness drill (weather) was conducted on 12/14/22. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in January 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
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 explain the current process for managing the personnel roster to ensure all staff records are updated promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show the facility needed to update its personnel roster to remove a former employee. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center keeps these records accurate and current.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all play equipment and facility areas are regularly inspected for potential hazards like rust or wear?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 through 2025 show multiple instances where outdoor equipment or facility features required maintenance or repair. This question helps understand the center's routine maintenance schedule and commitment to keeping the environment in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and professional development certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted several instances over the past few years where documentation for staff training or credentials needed attention. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center supports and tracks ongoing staff education.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all children's personal items, such as water bottles, are clearly labeled and managed throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted that some children's bottles were not properly labeled. Asking about this helps confirm the current daily routine for keeping track of children's belongings.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the facility's environment or policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about how the center operates. Understanding the communication style helps determine if the provider's approach aligns with family expectations.