Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 1.71
After-School Alliance Of Polk County-Janie Howard Wilson Elementary
306 Florida Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- C10PO0404
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- June 1, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for After-School Alliance Of Polk County-Janie Howard Wilson Elementary from March 23, 2023 through April 29, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 24, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 4, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 33853
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 4.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 6, 2025April 24, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 30, 2024January 16, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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 [in the month of January 2026]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, 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 conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system at various dates and times when children are in care for the months of January 2026. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly utilizing approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and items when children are in care. Fire drills were conducted on 8/29/25, 9/15/25, 10/10/25, 11/21/25, 12/18/25, 2/23/26, and 3/12/26. The facility is closed during the summer. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Child Care Personnel was supposed to start DCF introductory training on or before 11/5/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-03
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last year's fire inspection was conducted on 3/26/24 and expired 3/26/25. The provider had the next fire inspection completed on 4/10/25. TA was provided that the provider will need to schedule an appointment with the fire inspector prior to the previous inspection expiring. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist during the inspection. The approved fire system was used.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5, B [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. This standard was brought back into compliance when Director arrived with the forms. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-07
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6 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 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1
- Official code
- 30-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring monthly fire drills are conducted and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from April 2026 noted that fire drills were not conducted monthly as required. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these drills to ensure they stay on schedule.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all new staff members complete their required training within the first 90 days of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 mentioned that some personnel had not completed required preservice training within the expected timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and manages staff training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain documentation for staff training to ensure all records are up to date and readily available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about the center's record-keeping practices provides insight into how they stay organized with personnel requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for keeping track of annual health and safety requirements for your staff, such as exposure plan training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages ongoing staff health and safety training helps families feel confident that all caregivers are prepared and current on essential protocols.
General question
How do you communicate with parents if there are changes to your emergency preparedness or safety routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding safety routines helps parents stay informed about the environment where their children spend their day.