Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.2
- Local median
- 1.5
Life Christian Academy
581 Berkley Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823
- License:
- C10PO0360
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 102
- License expiration:
- May 5, 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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Life Christian Academy from January 4, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 55 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of May 14, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from May 18, 2026 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 25
- Recorded violations
- 55
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 7
8 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33823
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.79
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 7 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 1, 2023January 3, 2024April 30, 2024August 28, 2024December 19, 2024December 30, 2025May 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 3, 2024April 30, 2024December 19, 2024May 2, 2025December 30, 2025May 4, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
January 3, 2024April 30, 2024August 28, 2024May 2, 2025May 4, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 1, 2023January 3, 2024April 30, 2024August 28, 2024May 4, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 1, 2023June 3, 2024May 2, 2025May 4, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 2, 2025December 30, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 19, 2024September 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: 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 Licensing specialist observed the facility with some areas not in good repair. The areas to include the downstairs one year old classroom near the playground with the lower area of the wall near the window on the right side with drywall exposed and paint chipped. Also, the upstairs hallway by the three year old and VPK classrooms the black wooden baseboard was loose and apart from the wall. In the upstairs restroom used by children on the back wall low to the ground where children are present to line up to the use the restroom there is a large crack in the wall with drywall exposed and paint needing to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure tha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few baby dolls with heavy staining in need of cleaning. The specialist advised the staff to spot clean the toys and sanitize them. The staff removed the toys from the classroom until they are cleaned and sanitized. TA was provided to ensure that toys, equipment and/or furnishings are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment. The staff started at the facility on 11/6/2025. The staff started an introductory training course at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that a training course is started by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure refresher annually. The child care personnel last completed the training on 3/25/2025. The other personnel last completed the training on 1/21/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete and document the exposure plan refresher training by the due date for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
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 [for children who use inhalers with albuterol medication], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the medication authorization forms for children who use inhalers with albuterol medication not signed by a parent/guardian, however staff documented each time they administered the medication to the child. The facility had no other documentation for authorization by the parents/guardians. TA was provided to ensure that the medical authorization form is signed by a parent/guardian by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed diapering creams stored in the downstairs one year old classroom near infants that was expired. The Doudreauxs butt paste was expired as of 7/2025. The spare diapering cream provided by the facility in a jar was expired as of 1/2025. The staff immediately discarded of the medication at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that expired medication or no longer being used are discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication stored at the facility for children who use inhalers with albuterol medication with no documentation of education on the proper administration procedures for the children listed on the supplemental and their inhalers. TA was provided to ensure that the documented training of education on the proper administration procedures is placed on file for staff trained by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 3/25/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form is signed by the due date and annually thereafter. Specialist reviewed all staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the initial walkthrough, the licensing specialist did not observe an emergency safe route posted in one of the VPK classrooms upstairs; room 203. The evacuation routes are posted in the classrooms to the left and right of theirs. The provider was advised to ensure the routes are posted to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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 the inspection, personnel (named on the supplemental) did not finish their early literacy training in a timely manner; the provider is advised to ensure all staff has their trainings completed in the allotted time to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed forms in several children's files that were expired. The provider was advised to ensure that all children enrolled have current files to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff was onsite with current/valid CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff weas onsite with current/valid First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Facility failed have an annual fire inspection competed timely. Last year the fire inspection was completed on 1/19/24 and this year ono 2/13/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspections are completed annually. This standard is back into compliance when fire inspection was completed. • Fire drills conducted 6/13/24, 7/31/24, 9/7/24, 10/31/24, 11/18/24, 12/20/24, 1/27/25, 2/14/25, and 4/30/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 8/30/24 (inclement weather) and 3/31/25 (lockdown). • Fire inspection conducted 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The standard was brought back into compliance when several Child Care Personnel arrived with current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had first aid training. The standard was brought back into compliance when several Child Care Personnel arrived with current first aid. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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 [provider failed to provide information]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed childrens files determined no parent received information about Distracted Adult brochure April 2025. Provider advised that the information was not provided to the parents in the month of April. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September. This standard was brought back into compliance, as April has passed. • Provider advised that 99 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed 37 childrens files (14 newly enrolled and 23 A-C). •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Lighting in the facility was inadequate in that [observed the older one year old classroom too dark at nap time.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, D (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the older one year old classroom too dark at nap time. The specialist asked the staff to open the blinds all the way to illuminate the room while children are napping. TA was provided to ensure that there is adequate lighting during naptime while children are sleeping.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-29
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children in the two and three year old mixed classroom next to infants with children sleeping near stacked chairs. The specialist advised that the stacked chairs placed next to children napping creates a potential hazard for children in care. The provider removed the chairs from near the children at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children do not sleep near potential hazards or near furniture.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple childrens bottles and sippy cups not labeled or labeled with only the childrens first name and last initial. The provider had staff to label the bottles and sippy cups appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled with full first and last names.
- 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
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete School Readiness required preservice training courses, Health Safety and Nutrition in a school readiness program and Safety practices in a school readiness program. The staff started at the facility on 6/24/2024 but did not complete the training until 11/18/2024. The staff should have completed the training within 90 days of starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete the required preservice training within 90 days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file for Licensing to review within 30 days of enrollment at the facility. Both children started at the facility on 10/14/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have a medical physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old classroom with the younger one year olds with a wall near the toy structures that had paint chipping on the lower area of the wall in reach of children in care. The counselor advised that the wall needs to be repainted. The counselor also observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout the facility that are stained with wet spots possibly caused by water damage. The provider advised that they have roof leaks and they are working to repair the roof and are changing the ceiling tiles out as needed as they become damaged. The provider advised they will get with maintenance. TA was provided to ensure that the facility ... [truncated]
- 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 base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the younger childrens outdoor play area with the black fencing near the double gate doors not at base level. The counselor measure a gap of over 3 and a half inches at the bottom of the fencing. The counselor advised that the fence needs to be at base level with no gaps of more than 3 and a half inches present. TA was provided to ensure that the fence is lowered to eliminate the gap of more than 3 and a half inches by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a childs mat that was not impermeable in the upstairs three year old classroom at the end of the hallway near the exit door. The mat was observed with several tears exposing the foam material causing it to not be sanitary. The provider had an extra mat that she swapped out for the childs mat that was impermeable at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens nap mats are always impermeable to ensure they are sanitary.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [the counselor observed the infant classroom preparing bottles in the classroom, but the classroom only had one handwash sink designated for diapering. The counselor advised the provider that because food preparation took place in a classroom an additional sink is required that reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the infant classroom preparing bottles in the classroom, but the classroom only had one handwash sink designated for diapering. The counselor advised the provider that because food preparation took place in a classroom an additional sink is required that reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The counselor and provider discussed other areas and procedures for preparing bottles. The provider stated that they will prepare bottles as needed in the caf area which has a sink going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the food preparation area has a sink that meet the requirement.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 a diapering mat used in the two year old classroom downstairs next to infants that was not impermeable. The provider immediately removed the mat from the classroom, she advised they typically change the toddlers standing up in the restroom since they are potty training. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering surface is always 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 play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a plastic see saw dog with cotton ears that were ripped and exposing the cotton material that caused a choking hazard for toddlers. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a plastic see saw dog with cotton ears that were ripped and exposing the cotton material that caused a choking hazard for toddlers. The provider immediately removed the equipment from the playground at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment and toys remain safe and sanitary for use of children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental either did not complete exposure plan training before starting at the facility or did not complete the required training annually. The counselor and provider discussed the requirement and how to stay in compliance. The counselor answered all of the providers questions. TA was provided to ensure that all child care personnel complete the training and document on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was not resubmitted in the Clearinghouse for eligibility to work in child care prior to starting at the facility. The staff left the industry 10/2023 and did not return to the industry until starting at the facility on 6/24/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is resubmitted in Clearinghouse with an updated eligibility date by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 time of inspection, the counselor observed that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect form. The provider had the volunteer sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form today at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all child care personnel and volunteers have a signed Child Abuse and Neglect form on file for review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the volunteer listed on the supplemental on site at the facility volunteering but did not have a signed acknowledgement form on file prior to volunteering. The volunteer started volunteering on 5/28/2024. The provider had the volunteer sign a volunteer acknowledgement form today at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the volunteers have acknowledgement on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined the volunteer listed on the supplemental on site at the facility volunteering but did not have volunteer hours documented on file. The volunteer started volunteering on 5/28/2024. The provider had the volunteer complete a log documenting hours volunteered today at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the volunteers have hours documented on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the wall near the window in the older one year old classroom downstairs with paint peeling. The counselor also observed the window seal of the same classroom with wood in the frame peeling and paint chipping. TA was provided to ensure that the area is repainted and repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [Anti Bacterial soap/water and Fabulolo/ water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a spray bottle in the upstairs three year old classroom that stored a liquid was not labeled. The counselor asked the provider what solution was in the bottle. The provider responded anti-bacterial soap and water. The counselor asked the staff to label the bottle. The counselor also observed a spray bottle in the kitchen that was not labeled. The provider advised that the solution stored in the bottle was fabuloso and water. The staff labeled the bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure all spray bottles storing hazard 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
- 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 the mini refrigerator/ freezer in the younger one year old classroom and the infant classroom with no thermometer. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is placed in the freezers by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed there were not diapering procedures posted in both one year old classrooms and the infant classroom downstairs. The provider posted diaper procedures at time of inspection. Also, the counselor observed the staff in the younger one year old classroom change a toddler's diaper, staff disinfected the surface and washed staff's hands but did not wash the child's hands. The counselor advised staff that she forgot to wash the child's hands as she was grabbing another toddler to change their diaper. Counselor instructed the additional staff in the classroom to wash the previous child's hands and any other children after diapering as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Stationary equipment with green slide ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the older childrens playground stationary equipment with the green slide resilient surface of mulch not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured to 3 inches in depth. The provider raked mulch from another area that did not require a resilient surface to meet the 6 inches. The counselor remeasured the area and it measured 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. was provided to ensure that the resilient surface meets the requirement at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 5 hr. literacy course within 12 months of employment in the industry. The staff started in the industry on 10/28/2022 and completed the 5 hr literacy course on 11/21/2023 but late. A was provided to ensure that child care personnel completes the course within 12 months of working in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has documented completion of fire extinguisher training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Bottled water, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys first aid kit incomplete. The kit was missing the following required items bottled water, soap and current CPR guidelines. TA was provided to ensure that the provider stocks the first aid kit with the missing items by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ County Public Health Unit phone number, the facilitys address, directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A (Section 15, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the facilitys emergency numbers were missing the health department number and also has no written directions to the facility using a local landmark or major intersection. TA was provided to ensure provider has the missing information posted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files B - H and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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, Counselor observed an infant in a highchair eating food provided by the parent not cut one fourth of an inch or smaller. The child was eating tomato and squash wedges. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that food for infants must be cut into pieces one fourth inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces a half of an inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians. The standard was brought back into compliance as the child had finished eating.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed cups and walking rope for toddler on the diaper changing table in the two-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diaper changing shall be stored in the diaper changing area or changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the items from the diaper changing area/table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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, Counselor 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. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel signed the form today. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 23.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed spray bottles of chemicals in the 1-year-old 2-year-old classroom, infant classroom, and the upstairs bathroom without labels. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottles.
- 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: 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 [provider used an alarm sound from a cell phone via handle held walkie talkie]. 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 inspection, Provider completed fire drill using an alarm sound from a cell phone via handle held walkie talkie and not using the approved alarm system. Provider advised that fire drills are completed using this method. Technical assistance was proved to ensure that fire drills are conducted using the approved alarm system. Fire drills conducted 2/16/23, 3/30/23, and 4/17/23. Emergency preparedness drill conducted 8/25/22 (inclement weather) and 1/30/23 (lockdown). A fire drill was conducted today in the presence the licensing agency. Fire extinguisher serviced July 2022.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that all staff did not have documentation of annual refresher of exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that documentation of exposure plan refresher is completed on an annual basis and maintained in personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2023
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [hydrocortisone cream and butt paste], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 16, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a written prescription or non- prescription medication authorization on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all medication provided to children have a prescription or non-prescription medication authorization. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider obtained as signed medication authorization.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- All the air intake vents and air flow vents in the facility are dirty and need to be cleaned.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the ceiling tiles in the yellow, dark grey, teal, light grey and tan classrooms have water damage and are stained. The provider stated the roof has been repaired and she will have the ceiling tiles replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring staff are fully trained and documented on the proper administration of medication for children who need it?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that documentation for staff training on proper medication administration procedures was missing. Asking about this helps clarify how the facility now tracks and maintains these important health records.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by June 4, 2026.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that there is always an adequate number of staff on-site who are currently certified in CPR and first aid?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show repeated concerns regarding maintaining the required number of staff trained in CPR and first aid. This question helps parents understand the current staffing practices used to ensure continuous coverage.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that all play equipment and classroom materials are regularly inspected and maintained in a clean, safe condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances where equipment or play areas were found to be in need of maintenance or cleaning. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's routine for keeping the environment safe and sanitary.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all children's health records, such as immunization forms and physicals, remain current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report highlights that records for student health examinations and immunizations have occasionally been found expired. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking and updating these essential documents.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routine for inspecting the facility to ensure that all areas remain in good repair and safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that the facility has been cited for areas needing repair and for not consistently documenting daily safety checks. Asking about this helps parents learn how the center now monitors its physical environment.
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