Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.76
- Local median
- 1.9
Dawson's Learning Academy LLC
905 E Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801
- License:
- C10PO0361
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 51
- License expiration:
- June 7, 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
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Latest inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 25 available inspections for Dawson's Learning Academy LLC from February 2, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 2, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 2, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 20, 2026 through June 2, 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
- 44
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 7
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
25 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33801
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 4.43
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024September 24, 2024February 5, 2025June 2, 2025February 2, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
October 3, 2023June 4, 2024February 5, 2025October 2, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 3, 2023February 5, 2024July 22, 2024Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024July 10, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024June 4, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 3, 2023September 24, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024July 22, 2024Inspection 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
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the back door that leads to the playground is in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have these areas cleaned. At that time they will return to compliance for these standards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [There were sippy cups in the sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed cups in the sink of the infant room, the specialist gave TA to the staff and the staff removed the cups from the sink. This returned the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the diaper changing tables (both one year old classrooms) were in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have these areas cleaned. At that time they will return to compliance for these standards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
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. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had a staff member that began employment in June of 2025. As of this inspection, the specialist was not given proof that the employee had begun her training. The provider is checking with the staff member as the staff is a student, and classes are provider through school. The provider has until the due date, or the staff shows proof that the classes began in the allotted timeframe. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 the inspection, the specialist observed a vent that was very rusty. The specialist recommended having the vent replaced. The provider has until the due date to have the vent replaced and that will return the facility back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a current fire inspection completed. The last fire inspection was completed on 4/15/2024. The provider has until the due date to have the fire department come to the facility and complete a current, passing fire inspection. At that time the facility will return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [used for bottle washing, mixing formula for current feedings]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed prepared and recently cleaned bottles on the handwashing sink. There was also a brush for bottle cleaning on the handwashing sink. The specialist recommended to the staff to only make one bottle at a time right before feeding each infant. The specialist also gave TA as a reminder that nothing can be rinsed out or washed in the handwashing only sink; the staff should have these items cleaned in the food preparation area- or kitchen only. The staff moved the bottles and cleansing brush from the handwashing sink; returning the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the handwashing sink in the one year old class had no handle to pump in the water. The provider has until the due date to have the handle fixed or replaced. This will return the provider to compliance
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [items in around the handwashing sink (dishes, paint, paintbrushes, clean diapers)]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the handwashing sink in the one year old classroom was missing its handle and had clean diapers sitting inside the bowl. The diapers were removed. The specialist also observed bowls, cups, and paintbrushes on the sink in the VPK room. The specialist observed that there were items on the ledge of the sink in the infant room; the items were removed. TA was given to inform teachers that the sink is for handwashing only. The items were removed. The provider has until the due date to have the sink in the one year old room fixed or replaced to return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [staff records missing training logs and transcripts.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The specialist observed that 8/12 staff files were missing the training logs and/or transcripts. The provider has until the due date to present the transcripts and/or training logs to the specialist to return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that an employee that began working on 10/24/24 has not begun introductory training (today's date: 2/5/25). Provider has until due date, to show that the staff member has begun training courses, this will return the facility back to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one infant in the bouncy with a blanket. The provider took off the blanket from the infant therefore it was 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
- 20-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, one electrical outlet cover was missing from two year old room. The provider plugged the tv in the electrical outlet therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, in the one year old room the sausages were not cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. The provider cut the sausages in quarters therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the rug in the three year old room and the rug in the four year old room were dirty. The diaper change mat in the one year old room was dirty. The rug in the three year old room and the rug in the four year old room will need to be cleaned. The diaper mat in the one year old room will need to be replaced before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection information revealed transportation is occurring for children in personal vehicle's of owner/husband and there are no logs of children's name/time/date/location for DCF records.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the investigation information obtained revealed 2 employees were transporting children without the proper documentation necessary to drive children enrolled. The employees did not have physicals necessary to transport children. Not Monitored Comments Technical assistance given to provider for transporting in personal vehicles; they need the correct insurance as well as a vehicle inspection for all vehicles used to transport children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection; the staff did not have a file at the facility at the time of commencement. This noncompliance is resolved due to the employee being added to the roster. Provider advised to ensure that all staff even if they are employed at multiple cites; they must have a file at each cite they work to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the classroom attendnace in the infant room was not accurate.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all classroom attendance rosters and observed the infant room was the only classroom that was incorrect. The staff had 4 children in attendance and only 3 were signed in. The staff updated the sheet while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2-year-old] group was inadequate in that [a child was observed leaving a classroom unnoticed and in another classroom alone.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a child leave the 2-year-old classroom and enter the 1-year-old classroom unattended. The 1-year-old classroom was empty at the time as they were on the playground. The teacher in the 2-year-old classroom was unaware the child had walked out. Another staff observed the child in the classroom alone and returned the child back to where he belonged. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that children must have direct supervision at all times and to consider adding additional safety measures to ensure children cannot leave classrooms by themselves.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 CCR counselor observed a missing tile in the bathroom near the large classroom near the toilet. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the tile prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the following: an area of concrete missing near the fence pole that poses a tripping hazard, there were multiple areas of landscape fabric exposed on the playground and along the rear fence there was an area of fencing that had separated from the pole and there was a gap between the pole and the fencing. Technical assistance was given to the provider to fill in the gap with concrete near the pole, repair the fencing with the gap and add more mulch to the playground to cover the landscape fabric prior to the due date. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the gate near the dumpster as the gap ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 12.3, number 1) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the 1-year-old classroom had a handwash station in the classroom that appeared to be broken (hose not attached). The staff listed on the supplemental removed the portable sink from the classroom leaving no other means for staff to wash their hands. The staff in the classroom was observed changing a diaper and when asked how she would wash her hands, she stated she would use wipes or another staff would bring her a bucket of water. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or install a new portable handwash sink prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-01
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 picnic table was observed broken.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a purple picnic table on the playground that had broken seat legs. The provider removed the table while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide, red car, teeter totter and ride on cars] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed all of the stationary equipment did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 0 - 3 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was encouraged to use the border around the equipment as a visual clue to assist in determining when the mulch is low as it measured 6 inches tall.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the classroom attendance in the 1-year-old classroom was not current.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor the classroom attendance roster in the 1--year-old classroom had 6 children in attendance and 2 children were signed in. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the rosters are current at all times and was reminded that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the first row of seating in the van had 1 seatbelt that the buckle was completely missing and therefore inoperable and in the same seat, another seatbelt was missing the black cover. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have both repaired prior to the due date. Extra time was allotted to give the provider time to come into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [yellow merry go round] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the yellow merry go round was not anchored in any of the anchor holes. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add anchors or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, children's files N - Z were reviewed. The children listed on the supplemental did not have start/enrollment dates listed on their enrollment application. The provider entered the start dated while the counselor was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [departure, arrival destination, times on/off vehicle and/or driver signature on multiple days.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed multiple days that were missing departure location, arrival destination, time on or off the vehicle. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 did not start 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 November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- 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 completed the 2021 - 2022 in-service training, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible background screening on file and available for review. (screening said n/a for childcare). Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission through the Clearinghouse prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the multi-colored picnic table on the playground had multiple areas where the wood was rotten, missing, broken or had paint peeling. The provider removed the picnic table placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 4/14/23 and the prior year was completed on 3/22/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 5/19/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 5/2/23 (weather) and 4/4/23 (lockdown). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in January 2023 (inside facility) October 2022 (in transportation vehicle). A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [2 child's play cabinets were observed with peeling contact paper.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 11.1, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed 2 cabinets that had peeling contact paper that was accessible to the children. The provider removed the cabinets placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental started DCF training after 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The staff began employment on 11/7/22 and did not start training until 3/22/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider that staff have 90 days from employment/industry start date to begin training.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date. The staff started in the industry in March 2020 and did not complete Early Literacy training until February 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider that staff must complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of industry start date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 all drivers have the required medical documentation and that transportation logs are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that in past inspections, there were concerns regarding driver documentation and the maintenance of transportation logs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that classroom attendance rosters are always accurate and accompany the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the accuracy of attendance rosters has been a recurring topic in multiple reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the cleaning and sanitization schedule for diapering areas and other high-touch surfaces in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that diaper changing surfaces were not sanitized after each use, and this topic has appeared in several reports.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/2/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays current with their certifications and annual education?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation, including introductory training and annual in-service hours, has been a repeated area of focus in past inspections.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and any specific health or safety needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps families stay informed about their child's daily experiences and ensures that individual needs are consistently met.