Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.86
- Local median
- 1.74
Kids Academy Of Eagle Lake
551 E Eagle Ave, Eagle Lake, FL 33839
- License:
- C10PO0330
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- October 27, 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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 28 available inspections for Kids Academy Of Eagle Lake from January 6, 2023 through June 18, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 18, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 28
- Recorded violations
- 52
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 9
7 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
28 total inspections vs 15 local median in Polk County
Compared to 354 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 3.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 20, 2023February 26, 2024June 7, 2024October 16, 2025June 18, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023October 20, 2023June 7, 2024February 13, 2025February 17, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 26, 2024June 7, 2024February 17, 2026June 18, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023February 13, 2025June 18, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 29, 2023June 7, 2024February 13, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 10, 2023June 7, 2024February 13, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 13, 2025June 17, 2025June 18, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 20, 2023June 18, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 7, 2024October 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [departure and arrive times were no tlisted properly and the driver and second sweep staff did not sign in the proper places and ducumented properly]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the transportation logs and the departure and arrive times were no listed properly and the driver and second sweep staff did not sign in the proper places. Please see supplemental, the complete process of the proper way to complete the log was reviewed with the director and owner. The provider is not transporting at this time but does have two field trips planned in July. More time is being allotted for the logs to be reviewed after the field trips.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the lower cabinet that has the water heater is in need of cleaning. TA was provided to clean this area before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the cord to the air conditioner unit in the 3-year-old classroom was not secured to the wall. TA was provided to secure the cord to the wall before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the last classroom on the right did not have the capacity posted. The provider posted the capacity during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the new fire extinguisher in the vehicle was not tagged properly. TA was provided to have it tagged by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the evacuation chart was not posted in all classrooms properly. Some were in the restroom and not by the door of the classroom and the back classroom to the right did not have a chart. Also, the evacuation chart did have the two routes but did not have the correct documentation of e-vac route and alternate route listed. The provider posted the charts and documented the route at the time of the inspection. Fire drills had been conducted on a monthly basis, and the last fire drill was conducted on 5/20/26. The weather drill was conducted on 4/11/25 and the lock down was conducted on 8/27/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the staff files and the staff that are listed in the supplemental did not have the 2nd page of the 5131 completed. TA was provided to complete the 2nd page by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental did not have a current drivers physical. It was dated 1/8/25 and expired 1/8/26. TA was provided to have the physical done by the due date.Licensing Specialist reviewed the drivers(s) personnel records having a valid Florida Drivers License, and valid pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were several water containers that did not have names on them. TA was provided that all bottles, sippy cups and water containers must have first and last names. The staff put the names on the water containers during the inspection.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the staff files and the staff that is listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 1/23/23. TA was provided that the 5-hour literacy training is required within 12 months of industry start date. The staff will need to complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental had more than a 90-day break in service. The staff was removed on 7/21/23 from this facility then returned on 9/29/25. The staff has not worked in the industry since 7/21/23. TA was provided to complete a re-submit for the staff.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 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
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the electrical cord to the television in the 3-year-old classroom was not attached to the wall and could be a strangulation hazard. TA was provided to secure the cord to the wall by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian are given written notification of animals on the premises. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, there was a cat was on the premises with a house, feeder, and water. The director stated that this was a cat that is a stray and roams, and she is only feeding it to be nice. The licensing specialist made the provider aware that she can't feed the cat/house because then it would count as a pet to the facility and must need proper documentation including notification to parents that animals are on the premises.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, two classrooms (infant and the 1's year old classroom) did not have outlet covers in the outlets. The provider was advised to ensure that all outlets have covers to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [9 and 15] based on 35 square feet and [10 and 16] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, during the walkthrough, the 2 year old classroom and the vpk classroom (last one on the left side) had a capacity posted of 9 (2 year old class) and 15 (vpk). The amount of children that were in the classroom was over the posted capacity. The noncompliance was resolved when 1 child went to another 4 year old classroom and the 2 year old moved to the 1s class. Provider was advised to ensure that the children enrolled for each age group is a maximum the amount of children allowed in the classroom per the capacity posted to maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the infant classroom bottles and sippy cups did not have first and last names labeled on them. The provider was advised to ensure that first or the last names on the bottles to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [They did not have a signature of acknowledgement for the month on september.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a signature of acknowledgement for the month on September. The provider was advised to ensure that the brochures are acknowledged on the mandatory two months to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility made use of double or multi-deck cribs, cots or beds for children younger than one year old. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had 1 infant in the room with only cots. TA was provided to have a pack n play or a crib provided for all children under the age of one. The provider added a crib during the inspection Placing this completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [departurre and arrival times]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that several transportation logs did not have arrive and departure times. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that transportation logs are completed in its entirety.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two spray bottles of blue chemical inside a VPK classroom (capacity 11) without label. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that chemicals are labeled. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that chemical and plastic bags are not accessible to the children in care. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
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
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the cups in all the classrooms were not label with first and last names. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all cups are labeled. This standard was brought back into compliance as the Child Care Personnel label the cups.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [green boat, red and blue train, yellow and blue climb tunnel, yellow, blue and red car, and blue and red five-seater merry go round]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several stationary play equipment (green boat, red and blue train, yellow and blue climb tunnel, yellow, blue and red car, and blue and red five-seater merry go round) without any ground cover/resilient surface. Technical assistance was provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Resilient surface is but not limited to mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The Child Care Personnel was supposed to complete the course on or before 1/30/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Desitin and Frida nose saline spray], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a non-prescription medication (Desitin and Frida nose saline spray) in the classroom without Authorization for Prescription and non-prescription medication on file. Technical assistance provided to ensure written authorization prior to provided medication to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed per s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a signed supplemental statement on file. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 15. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on supplemental did not have current CF- FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form are signed annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 15. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The Driver listed in the supplemental does not have a current driver's physical. TA was provided that the physicals are required annually. Counselor reviewed the drivers(s) personnel records having a valid Florida Drivers License, and valid pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started on 1/5/24 and did not have a completed 5131-form. TA was provided that all staff need a completed 5131 when hired.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started 1/5/24 and the provider did not complete the employment verification. TA You need to make at a minimum of 3 attempts on previous employers. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental should have been removed from the Clearing House roster. TA was provided that the provider has 5 days to add or removed a staff when hired or when they leave.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The fire inspection had expired. It was completed 9/19/22 and had expired 9/19/23. The new fire inspection was not completed until 10/22/23. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the counselor 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
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 inspection, the children that are listed in the supplemental had expired immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider could not produce the out-of-state abuse and neglect registry check or the out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry for the staff listed in the supplemental. TA was provided that the copies need to be in the staff file with the Clearance letter.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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.
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the signage on the van doors still does not have a license number posted. Also, the large banner on the top of the building needs to have the license number posted. TA was provided that any signage has to have the license number included.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the re-inspection, the closet door was unlocked, and the detergent and hand sanitizer were accessible to children. The provider moved the detergent and hand sanitizer out of the reach of children. TA was provided to get a lock on the door or provide and area on the shelves to place these things.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, there was one sippy cup and one bottle that did not have a last name. TA was provided that there has to be a first and last name on all bottles and sippy cups. The last names were added at the time of the inspection.
- 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
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental still had an expired Abuse and Neglect form dated 5/3/22. The provider had the staff complete the form at the time of the inspection. Also, the other staff that is listed in the supplemental is no longer at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [checking the children in and out or the driver's signature for the first visual sweep.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the transportation logs were reviewed, June 20th and June 21, 2023, the children were listed but not checked in or out and 19 children went on the field trip. Also, there were no driver's signature on the logs for 4/24/23, 4/25/23, 4/26/23, 4/27/23 and 4/28/23. TA was provided that all children have to be checked in when entering the bus and checked out when leaving the bus and the driver must sign the log after completing the first visual sweep.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the vehicle alarm turn off button was installed at the side door and the button must be moved to the back door. Counselor reviewed a vehicle inspection which is current through 8/2/23. Counselor reviewed vehicle insurance which is valid through 7/25/24. Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicle(s) used to transport children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The door to the storage area on the playground is splintering at the bottom and this could cut or children could get splinters from this. TA was provided to repair or replace the door.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was Lysol spray and air freshener within reach of children in the first restroom, the laundry room was unlocked and had tide accessible to children and the storage closet was unlocked and had cleaning supplies accessible to children. The provider placed the tide and Lysol and air freshener out of the reach of children and locked the storage closet. This makes this standard completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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
- The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 1/30/23 but did not start the required training in the first 90 days. The training was started on 5/3/23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglects. TA was provided that the Abuse and Neglect need to be signed annually. At the time of the inspection, 18 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 no license number on the banner on the building or the signs on the transportation vehicle. The provider was advised to ensure the license number was on all advertising to maintain 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's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the counselor obtained information through interviews that revealed the 2 year old age group did not go outside all day due to scheduling conflicts. The noncompliance was resolved due to the facility taking the children outside on other days and being on schedule as the inspection took place. The provider advised to ensure all classes are following their posted scheduled activities to maintain compliance. Page 1 of 4
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not planned]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the students eating lunch, and the menu posted. On the menu it does not specify what kind of meat, vegetable, or fruit will be served. This takes the facility out of compliance of this standard. The provider was advised to ensure that the menu states exactly what will be served to children to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed sippy cups with no first and last names labeled on them. The facility was advised to ensure that all bottles/sippy cups were labeled with full names to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The gate to the playground has a rusted metal bar that has broken off at the bottom and the fencing is not attached. TA was provided to replace the bar and re-attach the fencing to the bar. Also, the blue door to the second classroom has a hole that is splintering. TA was provided to repair and paint the door.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for ensuring all staff personnel files are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that some required personnel documentation was incomplete. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains accurate staff records.
- Context
- Correction due date is 7/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure transportation logs are accurately completed for every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that transportation logs were missing required arrival and departure times and signatures. This question allows the director to explain how they now ensure these logs are filled out correctly.
- Context
- Correction due date is 7/31/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all drivers have their required annual physicals on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 indicate that a driver's required annual physical examination was not on file. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates these important medical requirements.
- Context
- Correction due date was 2/27/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies are properly labeled and stored out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across different inspections where cleaning supplies were found to be improperly labeled or accessible to children. Asking about the current storage and labeling policy helps parents feel confident in the center's safety practices.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily updates and policy changes helps parents stay informed about their child's environment and the center's commitment to transparency.