Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.73
- Local median
- 1.95
Great Kidz Academy Inc
1700 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
- License:
- C10PO0327
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 120
- License expiration:
- September 17, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 30 available inspections for Great Kidz Academy Inc from January 12, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio, with a due date of June 6, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 30
- Recorded violations
- 52
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 8
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
30 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33815
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
July 20, 2023December 27, 2023May 7, 2024January 10, 2025February 14, 2025May 15, 2025September 10, 2025January 7, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
December 27, 2023April 9, 2024May 7, 2024August 29, 2024January 10, 2025September 10, 2025January 7, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 27, 2023January 10, 2025March 10, 2025September 10, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 27, 2023August 29, 2024January 10, 2025January 7, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024January 7, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023August 29, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024May 7, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024May 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- 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 complete the 2 new additional pre-service classes. (Health & Safety & Health & Nutrition in the SR program courses). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start/complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior years date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [(7) infants & (12) 2's] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental with (7) infants and (12) 2s and none of staff have an active staff credential and none of the staff were enrolled in a CDA program. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff obtain staff credentials, enroll in a CDA class, or reduce the classroom back to approved ratios prior to the due date. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider declined to add any comments. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Dawn Altman 05/07/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Deaund ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the mixed classroom of two and three year old children on the left side of the hallway on the right side of the facility with a diapering mat on the changing station that had a hole exposing the foam cushion on the mat causing it to not be impermeable. The provider immediately replaced the mat with a new mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering surface is impermeable.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary outdoor equipment blue airplane, the yellow swings and the yellow metal car with blue slide. On the younger childrens playground all of the stationary equipment to include the colored metal cars and the plastic playhouse with slide. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys outdoor playgrounds with resilient surface of mulch that was not maintained. On the older childrens playground the mulch measured to 4 inches in depth near the following stationary outdoor equipment blue airplane, the yellow swings and the yellow metal car with blue slide. On the younger childrens playground all of the stationary equipment to include the colored metal cars and the plastic playhouse with slide. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface measures to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter near stationary outdoor equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training refresher. The staff last completed the training on 9/10/2024. The provider advised that she was not aware that the training was completed every year annually on just thought it was required initially before starting work. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel completed the exposure plan refresher training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ first classroom near the office with VPK B children, the staff had no attendance completed. Also, in the one year old classroom near the staff break area the specialist observed that 1 of the 5 children present was not accounted for and was not signed in on the classroom roster.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined while conducting ratio in the first classroom near the office with VPK B children, the staff had no attendance completed. Also, in the one year old classroom near the staff break area the specialist observed that 1 of the 5 children present was not accounted for and was not signed in on the classroom roster. Both staff completed attendance to reflect the children present at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance accompanies the children at all times. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant in the infant classroom in a bouncer chair with a thick folded blanket placed on top of the child and a bottle resting on the blanket. The specialist advised the staff that propped bottles are not permitted. The staff replied that the child is able to hold their own bottle. The specialist further advised the staff that the infant should be placed in an appropriate feeding chair if the infant does not require assistance with feeding or held by child care personnel. The staff immediately removed the infant from the bouncer chair and held the infant for the duration of feeding. TA was provided to ensure that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a bottle placed in a pack n play with an infant while the child was sleeping. The specialist observed the infant sleeping and the bottle was placed near the infants face with the infant placed on their stomach. The specialist asked the staff to remove the bottle and reminded the staff that no other items such as bottles should be placed in the crib or pack n play to eliminate a choking/suffocation hazard. The provider immediately removed the bottle from the pack n play at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that no additional items are placed in cribs no pack n plays.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a potty chair in the three year old classroom on the right side near the kitchen that was observed with urine. The specialist asked the staff how long the urine sat in the potty chair. The staff stated the child used the restroom at about 9am. The specialist noticed the time at 10:05am and the potty seat was not cleaned and immediately asked the staff to discard of the urine and sanitize the seat. The staff cleaned the seat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that potty chairs are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training prior to starting employment at the facility. Staff 1 started on 8/27/2025. Staff 2 started on 9/8/2025. The provider had both staff review and trained the staff on exposure plan trianing at time of inspection and placed documentation on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training is completed initally and a refresher annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to add the child care personnel listed on the supplemental to the facilitys Clearinghouse roster within 10 days of employment. The staff started at the facility on 8/27/2025 and as of todays date the staff has not been added to the roster. The provider immediately added the staff on their roster in the Clearinghouse at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that personell is added to the Clearinghouse roster within 10 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the classroom with mixed ages of two and three year old children with the movie Trolls on the television. The specialist reminded the staff that media offer should be used for educational purposes. The specialist asked the staff if the movie was related to current lesson plan and the staff replied no. The specialist asked the staff if there was a different educational program she could change it to and the staff replied she would turn it off. The staff turned off the television at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed some area of the facility not in good repair. In the one year old classroom the specialist observed the platform near the window in the classroom with duct tape in the corner as well as paint chipping on the lower part of the area accessible to children in front of the window to the right side. Also, in the same classroom to the left side of the wall from the entrance half door the wall paper was peeled and missing as well as a small hole in the wall with exposed drywall low the ground accessible to children. Lastly, the step leading to the entrance of the facility from the mixed classroom of three and four year old ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [The specialist asked the staff what the solution was, the staff replied Fabuloso and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle containing a purple solution stored in the mixed classroom of two and three year old children near the kitchen. The specialist asked the staff what the solution was, the staff replied Fabuloso and water. The specialist asked the staff to label the spray bottle with the chemical name. The staff immediately labeled the bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing potentially hazardous material are labeled at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [additional sink with hot water measuring to 100 degrees is required in areas where food preparation takes place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist asked the staff in the infant and one year old mixed class in the hallway to the right from the entrance to the facility if infant bottles are prepared in the classroom after observing water, formula and infant cereal. The staff replied, yes. The specialist reminded the staff and provider that an additional sink with hot water measuring to 100 degrees is required in areas where food preparation takes place. The specialist and provider discussed ways to be back in compliance for the standard. The provider decided that infant bottles for the remainder of the day and going forward would be prepared in the kitchen. TA was provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible screening status prior to directly supervising children in care. The staff was observed in the four and five year old classroom. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have an eligible background screening status prior to direct supervision with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a one year old child in the infant classroom in a high chair eating lunch. The child was offered tater tots, whole broccoli stems, sliced sandwich meat and bread slices. The provider advised the staff that the tater tots offered needed to be cut into smaller pieces appropriate for a one year old child. The staff immediately cut up the toddlers food into smaller size at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care are offered age appropriate sized food items especially those resembling whole circular shaped.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air conditioning vents in the ceiling over the right side classroom toddler through preschool classes with dust build up on the vents as well as the light fixture above the back three and four year old classroom to the right side. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the pillar in the multi purpose room near the front lobby that had paint chipped and needing to be repainted towards the bottom of the pilar in reach of children in care. The specialist also observed the childrens chairs in the classroom throughout the facility with rust present and paint chipping on the legs of the chairs. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the black rubber material and metal stakes in the ground surrounding the mulch with the material unattached and the metal stakes exposed causing a tripping hazard. The provider was advised to reattach the perimeter surrounding the mulch and ensure that the metal stakes are secured into the ground. The provider asked on other material that can create a boarder surrounding the mulch and equipment. The specialist and provider discussed plastic tubing as well as 2x4 wood planks secured with screws. TA was provided to ensure that the metal stakes are secured by the due date to eliminate a potential trip hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a gallon of 1 % low fat milk stored in the first refrigerator in the kitchen to the left that was expired as of 1/8/2025. The specialist asked the provider to discard of the milk and the provider discarded of the milk at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommended expiration dates set by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had a medical physical that was expired. The form was last dated 9/2/2022 and the form is valid for two years. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete 5 year work history to include all employment and verification prior to the staff starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has a complete 5 year work history and documentation of verification and gaps of employment by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to resubmit child care personnel listed on the supplemental prior to starting at the facility and being out of the industry for more than 90 days. The provider last worked in the industry at a Licensed facility in June 2024. The personnel started at the facility on October 21, 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has an eligible background screening through the Clearinghouse by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the half door to the three year old classroom left side had drywall exposed and coming off and also paint chipping. The counselor advised the provider that the drywall is coming off at the touch and needs to be repaired. TA was provider to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed paint chipping on the stationary outdoor equipment on both the younger and older childrens playground. The blue stationary barrel attached to the red train on the younger childrens playground. Also, paint was chipping on the yellow stationary train with slide. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few mats in the back classroom of two and three year old children that were not impermeable. The mats were torn with tears exposing the foam cushion causing them to not be impermeable. The provider immediately switched out the mats for new mats at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the nap mats used for children in care are always impermeable.
- 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
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to possess the emergency contacts for all children enrolled during the fire drill conducted on todays date. The provider showed the counselor the book that consist of all the enrolled childrens emergency contacts after the drill was conducted. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency contacts are present during fire drills conducted in the future. Extra time allotted to align with other due dates. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___7/30/2024_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on __________5/9/2024____ and a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing set measured to 4 inches and the metal train measured to also 4 inches. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch on the older childrens playground near the stationary swings and the metal train with a slide measuring to less than 6 inches in depth. The swing set measured to 4 inches and the metal train measured to also 4 inches. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added to the equipment by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an air conditioning vent in the second hall way to the right from the entrance in the three year old classroom with dust build up. The counselor also observed the mini refrigerator in the four-year-old classroom with a bottle of milk in a sippy cup that was spoiled. The refrigerator had a foul-smelling odor. The counselor asked that the milk be discarded and that the refrigerator be cleaned out to eliminate the odor. The provider dusted the vent and cleaned the refrigerator at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the air conditioning vents are cleaned and free of dust build up.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 expired food items in the food preparation area. The sliced bread was expired as of 5/1/2024 and 5/2/2024, the hot dog buns were expired as of 4/23/2024 and 4/17/2024, the snack pretzels were expired as of 3/12/2024 and the seasonings to include seasoning salt and cinnamon were expired as of 5/2/2024,8/20/2023 and 12/6/2021. The provider discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the two year old classroom not impermeable with a tear exposing the foam cushion. The counselor advised the provider that the mat was torn and no longer impermeable. The provider immediately switched the mat out for a new mat in good repair at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing mats remain impermeable at all times to ensure the mat is sanitary.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. The staff started at the facility on 4/1/2024 and as of today has not completed. The provider offers infant care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have child abuse and neglect form signed annually. The forms were last signed for most of the staff on 5/1/2023 but also on 3/6/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the staff signs the child abuse and neglect form annually. Counselor reviewed all 14 children files.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [Children were not signed onto the classroom roster or signed out when moved to another classroom ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the classroom roster in the three and four year old classroom and the two and three year old classroom with attendance that did not accompany the child. The three and four year old classroom had 9 children but only 7 children were signed in. The staff explained that one child was switched with another staff for a child that was having a hard time but the teacher did not sign the child into her roster as well as another child. The two and three year old classroom had 8 children present but had 9 children signed in and staff did not sign the additional child out on the classroom roster. Both staff corrected the rosters at time o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed infant inside the infant classroom with a necklace like item around her neck. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that child in care do not have jewelry (necklace, bracelet, etc.) that can cause a choking hazard while in care. This standard was brought back in compliance when the Provider was removed the necklace from the child. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all of the facility with mini refrigerator and freezer combos in every classroom with no thermometer in the freezer section of the unit. Counselor advised provider that an additional thermometer is required for the freezer section. Provider stated that she will place thermometers in the freezers once they have been ordered. TA was provided to ensure that the thermometer is placed in the freezers by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the middle classroom to the right from the entrance with one year olds was not impermeable. The mat was observed with a hole. Counselor advised that the mat needs to be replaced. Provider immediately replaced the diaper changing mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing surface is impermeable and the surface is maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 [handles rusted with paint peeling]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the stationary blue airplane handles rusted with paint peeling. The counselor advised provider that the metal handles need to be repainted and that rust can not be present. Outdoor equipment must be in good repair. The provider understood and advised counselor that they will paint the equipment. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is in good repair being safe and sanitary for use by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given.
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of a completed Child Abuse and Neglect registry search on file for Licensing to review. Provider stated that she completed the Sexual offender search but did not complete the form required by mail to send to Maryland in order to request the Child abuse and neglect registry search. Provider advised she was not aware of the form, but completed the form with child care personnel at time of inspection and will send the form off my mail as soon as possible. TA was provided to ensure that the Child abuse and neglect registry search is documented on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 8/22/23 and the prior year was completed on 8/18/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/2/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on7/10/23 (weather) and 4/26/23 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in March 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's license number is posted near the front entrance, however, it was an annual license that expired on 9/17/21. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the current license prior to the due date. Additionally, this inspection was a probationary visit.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the classroom to the left had a light fixture that was inoperable and the lighting measured 2.27 foot candles. The provider replaced the bulbs, however, the lighting was still measuring 13.09 foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs with brighter bulbs or replace the fixture prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 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 CCR counselor observed a 2 inch wide opening in the concrete under the shade canopy leading from the rear door to the playground that posed a tripping hazard. Also, the shade tarp over the plastic caterpillar and red and yellow "oil car" was torn and/or hanging. Technical assistance was given to the provider to fill in the opening in the concrete and repair or replace the shade tarps prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the last weather drill was completed on 2/6/21. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that (1) weather and (1) lockdown drill must be completed during the facility's licensure year and to complete a weather drill prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/17/23 and an emergency preparedness drill (lockdown) was conducted on 4/26/23. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in March 2023.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [red equipment with steering wheels] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the red metal equipment with steering wheels was not anchored. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add anchors or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Lastly, The mulch around the remaining equipment was in compliance. Technical assistance was given to the provider to rake under the swings daily to ensure the mulch stays at 6 inches underneath.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed there was no inspection completed for the month of May 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that monthly inspections must be completed and documented on the log.
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [a fire drill was not conducted in the month of December and an emergency drill was not conducted in place of the December fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed the fire drill and emergency preparedness log. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/14/22. The last emergency drill was conducted on 2/24/22. There was not a documented fire drill conducted in December. There needs to be at least 10 fire drills per year and 2 emergency drills in place of those other 2 fire drills. Technical assistance was provided to ensure fire drills are being conducted monthly, and if a fire drill is not conducted, then an emergency drill needs to be conducted in its place.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed 23 children's files out of 65 enrolled. The child listed on the supplemental has an expired immunization record as of 11/5/2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure immunization records are current.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed 23 out of 65 enrolled children's files. The child listed on the supplemental has an expired physical as of 12/4/2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure physicals are current and not over two years old.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members in classrooms have the required active credentials for the children they are supervising?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection noted that some staff members in a classroom did not possess the required active credentials for the group size. This question helps clarify the current process for maintaining staff qualifications and classroom ratios.
- Context
- The finding was noted in a May 2026 report and is currently listed as having a correction due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that attendance rosters are always accurate and accompany the children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding attendance rosters not accurately reflecting the children present or not accompanying the group. This question asks about the current procedures in place to maintain accurate daily tracking.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for ensuring all new hires are added to the background screening Clearinghouse within the required timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 through 2025 show multiple findings related to background screening documentation and Clearinghouse roster management. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these essential personnel records.
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Finding-specific
What is your current routine for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 to 2026 indicate repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment, including surface depth and the condition of play structures. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes the safety and upkeep of play areas.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and monitor the expiration dates for food items stored in the kitchen and classroom refrigerators?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2026 show findings related to expired food items being present in the facility. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and discarding food to ensure only fresh items are used.
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