Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.93
- Local median
- 1.79
Mi Escuela Montessori
6129 US Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812
- License:
- C10PO0370
- 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, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 255
- License expiration:
- October 19, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 29 available inspections for Mi Escuela Montessori from February 10, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
14 inspections recorded violations, with 56 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 23, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from June 2, 2026 through June 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 29
- Recorded violations
- 56
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 7
9 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
29 total inspections vs 15 local median in Lakeland
Compared to 127 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 3.44
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 8 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023February 15, 2024May 21, 2024October 2, 2024February 3, 2025March 10, 2025May 8, 2025October 8, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024October 2, 2024February 3, 2025March 10, 2025May 8, 2025February 11, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 21, 2024February 3, 2025March 27, 2025April 24, 2025October 8, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023February 15, 2024May 21, 2024May 8, 2025February 11, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024May 21, 2024February 3, 2025February 11, 2026March 24, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 15, 2024October 2, 2024February 3, 2025February 11, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 31, 2023February 15, 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: 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
- Personnel listed on supplemental has not began/completed their introductory training. Their testing date is 3/28/26 and is scheduled to take 7 tests to complete their training. The provider was advised to ensure that when employees are hired that training is started after their industry date to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, during the walkthrough, the handwashing sink in the first building (teachers name on the supplemental) did not have a working knob on the cold water spout. The provider was advised to ensure that the water spout was repaired to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 licensing specialist observed several classrooms with lighting insufficient for working areas of 50 ft candles. Areas in the classrooms where children are doing math, painting, and reading. The footcandles read 13.01, 8.63, and 15.06. The provider was advised to ensure the luminous was adequate to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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, observation of personnel files observed the employee named on the supplemental page did not start their course within 30 days of employment per their employment date of 8/1/25. The employee must have a date of 90 days after that date and not prior. The provider was advised to ensure all staff has their hours initiated and completed within the allotted timeframe.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, in all classrooms, the emergency numbers were posted on a bulletin board on the furthest side of the classroom and was not near the phones, the director advised the teachers to move the list of numbers next to the telephone to resolve the noncompliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, observed files revealed enrollment information was incomplete with dates of enrollment, allergy information if applicable. The provider was advised to ensure that files were completed with missing information to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the files observed were missing discipline/expulsion were missing from files. Provider advised to ensure that mandated information was in the file to maintain compliance of their standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to complete an annual fire inspection with documentation of a completed inspection and place on file for Licensing to review. The facility's fire inspection was last completed on 10/3/2024 and as of today's date they have not completed a fire inspection this year. TA was provided to complete an annual fire inspection and document on file by the due date.At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___9/11/2025__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _______4/28/2025______ and a weather drill conducted on _________. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to have written documentation of medication on proper administration procedures for a childs medication, Albuterol that was stored at the facility for a childs use. The specialist advised the provider that documented training is required for any child care personnel who administers medication to a child in care. The provider created a documented form and the parent of the child trained 3 personnel on site, signed and dated the training and placed on file at tome of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that documented training is on file for the education on proper administration procedure ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record as of 10/1/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had an expired medical physical dated on 10/3/2023 and is valid for two years. The form is expired as of 10/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the toddler classroom in the mini refrigerator 3 cups of mixed fruit expired as of 5/6/2025 that were stored as snack food for a specific child in the classroom. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the girls restroom in building 3 near the gym with a handwashing sign only to include how to wash hands and not when. The provider advised that she recently placed the handwashing sign up in the restroom and it may have come down. The provider immediately placed hand washing procedures to include how and when to wash hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure hand washing procedures are posted near handwashing sinks required for food preparation, toileting and diapering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed indoor toys stored in plastic shoe boxes stacked in the restroom inside the middle classroom with mixed ages three through six years old. The toys observed were wooden blocks, plastic building toys, wooden puzzles and other manipulatives. The staff advised that the toys are not current material they are using, they use them at the beginning of the school year and just store them now. The specialist asked the staff to remove the indoor toys from the restroom to ensure storage of toys is in a sanitary manner. The staff immediately removed all toys from the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- On April 9, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist a copy of the most recent fire inspection from the fire inspector, fire department which read building 3 is still in non compliance and the department has not granted an approved fire inspection. A decision was made by the fire chief and supervisor of Licensing to grant an extension past over the summer 2025 to ensure that the installation required work is completed and building 3 has an approved fire inspection by the start of the new school year, August 11, 2025. The provider has confirmed that no children will be on site past the last day of school of the current school year, May 29, 2025. Extra time was allot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On Friday, March 21, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist explaining that previously discussed plan set on 2/3/2025 to complete the work requested by the fire department on a previous inspection in October 2024, supposed to take place during the current week of the facilitys spring break starting on 3/17/2025 was never started. An extension was granted from Office of Licensing as requested from the provider to complete work during spring break while the school was vacant and children were on break. The provider detailed in her email the dated of events that took place but ultimately the work to obtain compliance with the fire department and grant an approved fi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the provider advised the specialist that they misunderstood the due date for repairing the flooring in building with the kitchen near the toddler classroom as well as the drywall on the corner wall to the right in the entrance to the gym. The work was not completed by the initial due date provided. The licensing specialist observed at time of inspection wood cracked and chipped on the wall close to the exit door on the left side of the gym. TS was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are repaired by the due date provided. Also, that the provider read over the inspection after reviewed with Licensing specialist. The provider advised th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the middle classroom in building one near the directors office with a few childrens bottles that were labeled with first name and last initial only. The specialist advised that the childrens water bottles provided from home must be labeled with the childrens full first and last name at all times. The provider had the staff to immediately label the childrens bottles and cups appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility encourages parent to send childrens bottles and cups labeled and if they are not labeled the staff label the cups appropriately to remain in compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 flooring in the hallway outside the door to the toddler classroom near the food preparation area cracked and missing a piece of ceiling tile. The specialist also observed the corner of the wall to the right of the entrance to the gym where school age children are present in the afternoons with drywall cracked and missing needing to be repaired. TA was provided to ensure that the areas in the facility are repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an annual fire inspection completed by fire authority. The previous fire inspection is dated 10/3/2024. The provider advised that they are not yet in compliance with the fire department but are making plans to complete the required work to be in compliance with the fire department. The provider advised that the work once its started will take about 6 days and they are planning to complete the work the week of spring break when children are not present, next month. Extra time was allotted due to provider working with a contractor and desired timeframe of the school's spring break. TA ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 a few childrens bottles provided from home that were either not labeled or labeled with only the childs first name and/or first name and last initial. Specialist reminded the staff that they have been cited for the same standard before and offered suggestions for provider to remain in compliance. The provider stated that she understood and that they constantly remind parents to label the bottles as well as staff daily. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles provided from home are labeled with the childs first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a training course from required DCF introductory training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 10/29/2024 and has not began a training course or completed a training course and tested out within 90 days. TA was provided to ensure that the staff test out for a course from part 2 introductory training and passes by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required pre service training within 90 days of starting at the facility. The staff was observed in the mixed classroom of three through six year old children at time ratio was conducted. The staff did not complete all required courses for preservice and has not obtained required DCF 40-hour introductory training. The staff needs to complete, Child Development in the School Readiness Program training course. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel completes the preservice training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had a medical physical that was dated 1/17/2023 and is valid for two years. The child has a current physical on file but was dated 2/3/2025 which was late. TA was provided to ensure that the children in care have current medical physicals on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. The staff started at the facility on 1/8/2025. The provider had the staff sign a copy of the supplemental on todays date and placed it on file. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 40 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium where school age after school care children use in the afternoon with no planned activities schedule posted. The provider immediately had a staff to post the schedule at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a schedule is posted in each classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gymnasium with no capacity posted in the room. The gymnasium holds aftercare children in the afternoons. TA was provided to ensure that the gymnasium has a capacity posted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed childrens blankets along with extras clothes stored in cubbies in the restroom in the classroom. The blankets were not covered in a sealed bag and were exposed. The provider immediately moved the storage cubby outside of the restroom and into the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bedding and linens are stored in a sanitary manner.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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 counselor observed multiple childrens water bottles and cups with either only the childs first name or full first and last initial. The provider had staff label the childrens bottles and cups at time of inspection with childrens full first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled appropriately.
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no hand washing signs to include how and when to wash hands in the second restroom in the adjacent building to the main preschool building. The provider immediately posted hand washing procedures in the restroom near the sink at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff completed the training but late. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annual.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign an annual Child Abuse and Neglect form on file. The staff signed updated forms but late. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Counselor reviewed all 39 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: 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 gaps at the base of the white fence and black metal fence surrounding the toddler playground. The counselor measured a 4-inch gap between the slates on the fence and advised provider that the gaps can be no larger than 3 and a half inches. The provider had facilities place material of a wood panel under the bottom of the white fencing and also secured more privacy mesh material along the bottom of the black fence at time of inspection to eliminate all gaps in the fence. Provider noted that this summer while they are closed they have plans to change the material and or fencing to a permanent resolution to eliminate potential ga ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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 [ the provider did not complete a monthly fire drill for the month of February 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider did not complete a monthly fire drill for the month of February 2024. The counselor observed that the provider conducted two fire drills in the month of March 2024. 3/1/24 a fire drill was conducted to make up for not completing a drill the previous month. TA was provided as well as an explanation given to the provider to that fire drills must be completed monthly to ensure compliance for this standard. The provider stated she understood and counselor answered all questions at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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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
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens water bottles provided from home in the stand alone blue building classroom of three through six year old children were present with bottles not labeled with childrens name and one bottle only labeled with the childs first name. The counselor advised that childrens full first and last name must be labeled on cups and bottles provided from home at all times. The staff labeled the few water bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that water bottles are labeled and maintained with the childs first and last name at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 d id not completed required five-hour literacy course within 12 months of starting in the industry. The staff started in the industry on February 23,2023. Extra time was allotted due to provider closing during the summer, new due date is set for when school starts back in the fall. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete required five hour literacy course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training annually. The staff last completed the training on 8/22/2022. The staff should have completed a current training on or before 8/22/2023. Provider advised that the last day of school is 5/30/2024 and it is an early release day. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several insect nest on the inside ceiling of the outdoor stationary play equipment. The counselor pointed out the active insect nest to the provider and she stated that she believed they were moth nest. The provider immediately had maintenance to remove the nest at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider utilizes the daily indoor-outdoor log to maintain and address the nest as they appear and also to maintain the play area to avoid other potential hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few of the childrens water bottles throughout the facility that were not labeled or did not have the childs last name documented on the bottle or cup. The provider immediately had the provider label the bottles and cups with the childs full name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name and are maintained at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a hand washing sink in the childrens restroom in the middle classroom of children ages three to six that only showed how to wash your hands but not when. The provider immediately posted the handwashing procedures displaying how and when to wash your hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures meeting the requirement are posted at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF introductory training within 12 months of starting in the child care industry. Staff started in the industry on 1/11/2023. Provider advised that the staff needs to retest for one training course and staff is scheduled to test soon. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the DCF required training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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- 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 inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required training course from part 1 or part 2 within 90 days of starting in the child care industry. Staff 1 started in the industry on 10/16/2023 but did not start a course. Staff 2 started in the industry on 9/27/2023 but did not complete a course until January 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes a training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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- 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 inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF 5 hour Literacy course within 12 months of working in the industry. Staff 1 started in the industry on 1/11/2023. Staff 2 started in the industry on 12/15/2022. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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- 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an Immunization forms on file that was expired. Child 1 form was expired as of 7/11/2023. Child 2 form was expired as of12/17/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization forms on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a Child Abuse and Neglect form that was not signed annually. The form was expired as of 1/2/2023. Provider had staff immediately sign a new form on today's date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current Child Abuse and neglect form by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 43 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible status on their background screening. The provider failed to acknowledge the privacy policy in the Clearinghouse. Counselor walked the provider through acknowledging the privacy policy and the staff has a eligible status in the Clearinghouse at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all staff have an eligible status prior to working at the facility supervising children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing verifications from 2 prior employers). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 2. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a supply closet in the last classroom off from the office of three to six year old children that had a door that was unlocked and had liquid foam soap bottles on the floor as well as paint stain and sealer. Also, counselor observed in the middle classroom in the building with the office a used bottle of liquid soap on the floor next to the sink. Provider immediately locked the supply closet door and moved the soap bottle to a high shelf both eliminating access by children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children do not have access to toxic and harmful substances at all times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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 (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the older childrens playground with litter and large tree branches on the playground that can cause low potential harm to children in care. Technical assistance was provided to provider to look for litter and other potential hazards daily and remove them before children play outdoors.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed two areas of the white fence near the playgrounds that was not a ground level. Counselor observed a gap of 5 inches in some parts of the fence near the shed on the open grass area and on the smaller childrens playground near the play brown house. Technical assistance was provided to the provider to eliminate the gaps to meet the requirement of the base of the fencing at ground level.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a couple of water bottles in the childrens classrooms that were not labeled with childrens first and last full names. Counselor explained that full first and last name is required and a last initial only does not meet the requirement. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that bottles brought from home are labeled with complete name by the parents or staff if not labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing set and the outdoor stationary equipment] 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 resilient surface in that of mulch on the older childrens playground near the swings and the outdoor equipment with slides measuring mulch at 4 inches. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the protective surface measures the required 6 inches in mulch by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental has an expired Immunization record expired as of 6/15/2023. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a current Immunization record is on file for review.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed sippy cups in the 1's and 2's room were not labeled with the child's first and last names. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all sippy cups are labeled with the child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2023
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed that the diaper changing mat on the diaper changing table was torn in several places in the 1 & 2's room. Technical assistance was provided to ensure diaper changing surface is impermeable.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor reviewed staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental who was hired on 10/10/2022 did not have a background re-screening completed after a 90 day break in service. Her last employment in child care was in May 2022. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all staff who have a 90 day break in service are re-screened.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 describe the process for ensuring that staff members are properly trained to administer medication to children in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from October 2025 where the center needed to document education on proper medication administration procedures for staff. This question helps parents understand how the center currently ensures that all staff are trained and prepared to handle medication safely.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required background screening documentation is complete and verified before a new staff member begins working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where background screening documentation or employment history verifications were missing for personnel. This question allows the center to explain their current process for maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that new staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a pattern of findings regarding staff training requirements across several inspections. This question provides an opportunity to discuss the center's current system for tracking and completing staff training milestones.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports show past concerns regarding the consistency of monthly fire drills and annual fire safety inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its emergency readiness and follows safety protocols.
Related violations
General question
How often does the center review and update student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about how a center manages essential health documentation helps parents feel confident that their child's records are always up to date. This question provides insight into the administrative routines that support the health and safety of all children in care.