Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.18
- Local median
- 0.85
Kids Core Learning Center Inc.
905 Scott Ln, Davenport, FL 33896
- License:
- C10PO0311
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 74
- License expiration:
- September 23, 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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Kids Core Learning Center Inc. from January 17, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 18, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from January 16, 2025 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 9 local median in Davenport
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 32%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.61
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024September 18, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last year's fire inspection was completed on 7/17/23 and expired 7/17/24. The next inspection was not completed until 8/2/24. TA was provided to schedule the fire inspector to be out before the last fire inspection expires. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist 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
- 23-02
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 [a second sweep signature on 1 day.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Counselor reviewed transportation logs for the facility. and observed on 2/23/24, there was no second sweep signature. 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 departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle inter ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have CPR/1st and had been transporting per the facility's transportation logs. The provider is aware the staff cannot drive until a current CPR/1st aid has been obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental the provider failed to request an out of state search for sexual offender and child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Maine. The provider has results of sexual offender search national check and also mentioned that staff had come from another facility and she thought because there was not a 90 day break in service that the results from the other facility was okay to keep on file at the new facility. The counselor advised that the results and search is specific to each facility and it is not specific to a break in service but eligibility from out of state. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed children in the three year old classroom sleeping near stacked chairs close to their heads and or chairs near tables that were near the childs head. The counselor observed in the four and five year old classroom a child sleeping under the edge of the table top. The counselor also observed a child in the two and three year old classroom that was sleeping up against a cubie shelf stored toys with the childs face against the furniture. The provider immediately removed all hazards and moved the children further from the structures and furniture at time of inspection. Counselor reminded staff that children should not sleep near pot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a 1A:10B:C size fire extinguisher in the facilitys van used to transport children in care. The counselor advised the provider that the appropriate size for compliance is 2A10BC for transportation specifically when transporting children in care. The provider immediately switched out the fire extinguisher for the appropriate size in the van at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility replaces the fire extinguisher for the correct size by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Paint chipping on the yellow metal stationary equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the yellow metal stationary bus with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. The counselor observed some areas with rust present on the metal and advised provider that the equipment needs to be repainted to ensure compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is painted by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF training from part 1 or part 2 within 90 days of working in the industry. The staff started as child care personnel in the industry on 9/25/2023 and failed to start a course within 90 days. The provider forwarded a text message of the completed certificate for a course taken from part 2 of required DCF training, "Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices" completed today 1/10/2024. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes required training by the due date.
- 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
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 counselor observed an advertisement sign on the fence facing the road and business cards in the facility that did not include the license number. Provider advised to ensure anything promoting, advertising, or branding the facility contains the license number to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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 counselor observed the license number was missing from the sign outside the building. The provider was advised to ensure that the license number on all advertisement to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the 1 year old classroom was not following their schedule. At 11:44 am the class was already completed lunch and sleeping. Their schedule states the timeframe is 12:15 to 2p is nap time. They noncompliance was resolved once the children woke up from nap at the correct time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 2 year old classroom did not have working lights on the backside of the classroom. The facility was advised to ensure that all lighting is repaired and equivalent to 20 ft candles (3 ft from floor) to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a snake skin on the playground. The provider advised the counselor that moth balls were thrown out because they'd seen a snake around the premises. The provider was advised to ensure that their play area was cleaned and kept from hazard that pose a low potential harm to children. Kids Core Learning Center Inc. C10PO0311 905 Scott Ln Davenport FL 33896 Routine 05/22/2023 Page 2 of 6
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the provider observed a 3 inch space between the gate and the gate's entrance door. This takes the facility out of compliance for this standard. The provider advised to close the space to ensure animals did not gain access to the play area to maintain compliance of the standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a sleep mat of child named on the supplemental that was not covered with an impermeable surface. The provider was advised to ensure all mats in the facility were observed for tears and rips to ensure the maintenance of this standard. The non-compliance was resolved once the provider replaced the mat because they are provided by the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility'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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that the alternate routes were not on the emergency evacuation posted in each classroom. the provider was advised to ensure alternative routes are on all emergency routes to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A three compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization was not utilized properly in that [they were not labeled]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed that the sinks in the kitchen were not labeled. The provider was advised to ensure that the sinks were labeled in the correct order to ensure that proper use of wash, rinse, sanitize to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the wood seat on the circular see saw was splintering and wood on blue car was rotten, and the wheel was not secured on equipment.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed equipment on both age group playgrounds was not safe or sanitary. The seat on the circular see saw, the seat has wood exposed that could splinter. On the younger children playground, the blue car on the play ground has rotten wood that is not sturdy to support children playing, and the rubber wheel is not attached exposing a nail that could injure a child playing. The provider was advised to ensure that the equipment is safe and sanitary to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue car on the younger playground and the seat ring around ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the mulch was not maintained. The provider was advised to ensure that mulch is 6inches in depth to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • TA: At time of inspection director updated and amde current the Employee/Contractor Roster. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
What is your current process for verifying that staff members have valid CPR and first aid certifications before they are allowed to transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that a staff member was transporting children without the required training documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the steps your drivers take to ensure all children are accounted for during transportation, including the use of logs and vehicle sweeps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2024 indicated that a transportation log was missing a required second sweep signature.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required background screening documentation is complete for new staff members, especially those who may have worked at other facilities previously?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 identified that certain out-of-state registry searches were missing from personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that sleep areas are kept clear of furniture or other items that could pose a hazard to children during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2024 noted observations of children sleeping near furniture that created a potential hazard.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your schedule to ensure that all required safety inspections and equipment checks are completed well before their expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that emergency preparedness topics, including fire safety inspections and equipment requirements, were identified in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025.
- Context
- A later inspection in May 2026 did not note these issues.
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