Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 1.71
After-School Alliance Of Polk County - Polk Ave Location
110 E Polk Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- C10PO0337
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 35
- License expiration:
- January 16, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for After-School Alliance Of Polk County - Polk Ave Location from January 5, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 33853
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 4.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 10, 2025January 7, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 11, 2024April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.A Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-13
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were several electrical outlets without covers. TA was provided that outlets need covers at all times and the provider should keep extra covers available since the cafeteria is shared with the school. The staff put the covers on during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 12-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. SACCF 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 a large area of peeling paint in the back of the cafeteria on the wall to the left. TA was provided this area will need to be sanded and painted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed several outlets that did not have covers. The staff put the covers on during the inspection. TA was provided to make sure all outlets are covered daily before the children arrive.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Child guidance
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental had an expired Abuse and Neglect form dated 8/23/23 that expired 8/23/24. TA was provided that this form is required to be completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The licensing agent did not observe a fire route in the space designated to the provider (cafeteria) or on their information board with all their required/mandatory information. The provider was advised to include their fire routes to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Digital thermometer]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The licensing agent observed a thermometer in the first aid kit that was not operative. The screen reads ERR 1 once it is turned on. The provider was advised to ensure they obtain an operating thermometer to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ emergency services/911, County Public Health Unit phone number]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the emergency numbers list posted that was missing emergency/911 and the county public health number. The provider was advised to add those numbers to complete the list and maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed several children (named on supplemental) that did not have their date of enrollment on the application. The provider was advised to ensure that all children have their application completed with all mandatory information to maintain compliance of this standard. 31 Children enrolled. 13 files observed (morning/afternoon attendants). No newly enrolled children
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 8/23/23 and should have started the required DCF 40-hour training in her first 90 days. TA was provided that this training must be started in the first 90 days of industry.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry 8/23/23 and has not completed the required SR training in the first 90 days. TA was provided that the staff should have completed the required SR training in her first 90 days.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you explain your daily process for ensuring that all electrical outlets in the facility are properly covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show instances where electrical outlet covers were missing. This question helps clarify how the center maintains a safe environment for children on a daily basis.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required annual documentation, such as abuse and neglect reporting forms, is kept up to date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted an expired abuse and neglect reporting form in a personnel file. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative oversight and recordkeeping practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate repeated findings regarding staff training requirements between 2024 and 2026. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages staff development and regulatory compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining and checking emergency supplies, such as thermometers, to ensure they are always functional?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report identified an inoperative thermometer in the first aid kit. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for equipment maintenance and emergency readiness.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the enrollment process to ensure that all required information is captured and verified for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages enrollment paperwork helps parents feel confident that all necessary contact and health information is accurately maintained for their child.