Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.54
- Local median
- 1.75
Elite Academy Of Polk County LLC
560 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0369
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- License expiration:
- August 15, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 26 available inspections for Elite Academy Of Polk County LLC from April 12, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 40 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 26
- Recorded violations
- 40
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 7
6 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
26 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.69
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 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 26, 2023April 3, 2024August 8, 2024August 8, 2025April 15, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
August 8, 2023December 8, 2023March 18, 2025April 15, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 8, 2023January 8, 2024March 18, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 8, 2023August 8, 2024March 18, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 8, 2025November 4, 2025April 15, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 8, 2024August 8, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 3, 2024March 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed air conditioning vents with dust build up in the VPK classroom near the front side of the classroom. Also, in the mixed classroom of one and two year old children in the restroom the air circulator was also observed with dust in need of cleaning. The provider cleaned the vents at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is observed clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of childrens napping mats in the VPK classroom that were torn with tears causing the mats to not be impermeable. The provider had extra new mats on hand and replaced the mats at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats have an impermeable surface.
- 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
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [ the facilitys menu and food items served for lunch did not meet 5 food groups on the monthly menu]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys menu and food items served for lunch did not meet 5 food groups on the monthly menu. The provider also advised that they offer a beverage of 100 percent juice or milk with each meal that counts as a food group. The provider and specialist verbally discussed added an extra food group as needed for the remainder of the current week. The provider is aware that the next following weeks the menu must contain a total of 5 food groups for compliance. The provider revised the menu at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the weekly posted menu includes all appropriate food groups per meal. 5 f.g. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed required school readiness preservice courses within 90 days of employment at the facility. Staff 1 started at the facility on 9/23/2024. Staff 2 started at the facility on 9/8/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the training courses are completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training prior to being left alone. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire 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 to have the annual fined inspection completed annually. The facility last year fire inspection was completed on 7/30/24 and this year fire inspection was completed on 8/1/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided had fire inspection completed. • Fire drill conducted 9/18/24, 10/24/24, 11/18/24, 12/16/24, 1/20/25, 2/18/25, 3/17/25, 4/8/25, 5/2/25, 6/12/25, and 7/2/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm system whic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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, Licensing Specialist observed several stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the tiles are replaced. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the bathroom in the classroom not is use is cleaned regularly. Also, clean the carpet in the classroom not in use is cleaned. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the VPK classroom with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottle. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom not in use, used as a storage room with paint, chemicals, and other hazardous chemicals. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the room is secured and not accessible to the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider locked/secured the door. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the yellow steering wheel post on the platform bus with rust, peeling paint, and signs of wear. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the due date on the inspection. Also, to monitor all playground equipment for signs of wearing and damage and repair or replace. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider repainted the post. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [several children were climbing on table different times, resulting in one child pulling a peer off the table.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the investigation, video surveillance obtained revealed that a teacher removed children from climbing off the table several times during the timeframe she was diapering. During this the children that were climbing on table one child pulled a peer off the table making them fall and bump their head. The noncompliance was resolved due to the teacher being fired, and the table being removed from the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete an incident report. Initially, no Child Care Personnel had noticed that the childs eye was swollen, but when the Parent pointed it out, Child Care Personnel admitted that the childs eye swollen therefore an incident report should have been written. Technical assistance was incident/accident report must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. This standard was brought back into compliance as the child no longer is enrolled. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed broken wooden tops that covers tires. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the broken items repair or replaced. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground items are in good repair. •
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
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 inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 7/17/23 last year and on 7/30/24 this year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when provided had fire inspection completed. • Fire drill conducted 8/23/23, 9/20/23, 10/18/23, 11/30/23, 12/18/23, 1/12/24, 2/16/24, 3/27/24, 4/23/24, 5/10/24, 6/14/24, and 7/17/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 3/27/24 (inclement weather). • F ... [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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [mounted tire and blue rolling seesaw] 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, Licensing Specialist observed the stationary equipment (mounted tire and blue rolling seesaw) with less than 3 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the children listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet covers in the 3-year-old classroom (capacity 9). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover. •
- 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
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no Florida immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor reviewed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and had no documentation of a completed Abuse and Neglect search was completed with results. However, the facility did complete the Sexual Offender Check. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that any Child Care Personnel who resided out of state within the past 5 years must have Sexual Offender and Abuse and Neglect checks completed for each state(s) resided.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both bathrooms had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 7.21 - 8.80-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the VPK classroom had lighting that measured 21.9-foot candles over the work area. The provider placed a light in the room which brough the lighting to 60.7-foot candles placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90 day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete/initiate a resubmission prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and had no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that any staff who resided out of state within the past 5 years must have sexual offender and abuse & neglect checks completed for each state(s) resided in. Lastly, a copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference.
- Correction status
- Due by January 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed dust on ceiling vents. Also, the refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen was observed not clean with debris. Technical assistance was provided to clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 and outdoor checklist for half of the month of May and the entire month of June. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor 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. This standard was brought back into compliance, as the provider began documenting the indoor and outdoor daily inspection in July until current.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, both VPK classrooms light measured less than 20-foot candles less ranging 1.82 16.88 -foot candles. Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, both VPK classrooms work areas did not have sufficient lightening. The lightning was under 50-foot candles under the reading, painting, and other close work areas ranging between 16.85 23.9 -foot candles. Technical assistance was provided that all areas thorough out the facility that have reading, painting and other close work areas need to measure at 50-foot candles.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 inspection, Counselor observed the stationary yellow with blue seat bus showing signs of wear; wood frame/base splintering and rotting. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of possible harm/injury.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several mats available for children in care were not in good repair (torn) and were not covered with an impermeable surface. Technical assistance was provided to replace effected items and ensure that floor mats are covered with impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [fabric torn exposing the wooden frame]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 11.1, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a blue polka dot upholstered chair with fabric torn exposing the wooden frame. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all furnishings are in good repair and repair or replace affected item.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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 inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Director advised that the children listed on the supplemental attended the facility in June 2023, however, the facility failed to ensure that the childrens arrival and departure time were documented. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that custodial parent or guardian document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began introductory training within 90 days of employment. The Child Care Personnel employment date is 1/6/23 and should have begun introductory training by 4/6/23 Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel began introductory training withing 90 days of employment in child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof that sleep safe and shaken baby training was completed prior to being left alone in the infant classroom. Also, he Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of use of fire extinguisher training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that training is completed prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed 5-year work history on file. Technical assistance provided to ensure a complete 5-year work history completed on all Child Care Personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required personnel information is kept up to date in the state's clearinghouse roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the clearinghouse. This question helps understand the current process for managing staff documentation and compliance.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that all potentially harmful items, such as cleaning supplies, are properly labeled and stored securely away from children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where hazardous materials were found improperly stored or accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for all children in their care.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required preservice training within the designated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in recent reports. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel are properly trained.
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Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the facility's physical environment to ensure that all areas remain clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report notes that several areas of the facility were found in need of cleaning or repair across multiple visits. This question helps parents learn about the center's routine maintenance and cleaning schedule.
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Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all children's health and immunization records are complete and up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization documentation current has been a repeated area of focus. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for managing these essential records.
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