Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.41
- Local median
- 1.71
KidShip Early Learning Academy, LLC.
207 Emerald Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- C10PO0415
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 39
- License expiration:
- May 22, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for KidShip Early Learning Academy, LLC. from April 21, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 53 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 19, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 18, 2026.
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
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 53
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 9
9 in last 12 months
24 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 16.5 local median in 33853
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023January 22, 2024August 21, 2024January 17, 2025September 19, 2025April 15, 2026May 19, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023August 21, 2024May 13, 2025April 15, 2026May 19, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024May 13, 2025September 19, 2025April 15, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 22, 2024August 21, 2024January 20, 2026April 15, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025May 13, 2025April 15, 2026May 19, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 21, 2024January 17, 2025April 15, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025September 19, 2025January 20, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 21, 2024January 17, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025February 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel/Volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 3 (capacity 12) measured between 11.24 to 181.9 candle foot. • Room 4 (capacity 12) measured between 17.01 to 114.1 candle foot. • Classrooms with capacity of 12 and 12 did not have appropriate candle foot. Technical assistance was provided that all areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have exposure plan/bloodborne pathogen training on files. Technical assistance was provided that personnel are required to be educated on the homes exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the bathroom ceiling vents are cleaned. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 1 (capacity 6) measured between 51.6 to 102.8 candle foot • Room 2 (capacity 11) measured between 21.0 to 73.1 candle foot. • Room 3 (capacity 12) measured between 8.79 to 68.7 candle foot. • Room 4 (capacity 12) measured between 9.80 to 127.9 candle foot. • Classrooms with capacity of 12 and 12 did not have appropriate candle foot. Technical assistance was provided that all areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate su ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the playground fence had at least 4 inch gap. Technical assistance was provided to ensure fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Volunteer listed on the supplemental were preparing lunch plates for the children in the kitchen without head covering. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that head covering is used while preparing food.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Blue Diamone Almond Breeze expired on 4/3/26 inside the kitchen refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided to discard on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. • Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of cow milk on the cabinet/counter for over 15 minutes. Licensing Specialist first observed the milk at 7:42am and it sat out after 8:14am, evidence with photo timestamps. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider placed the milk back in the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom capacity of 6 without diaper changing procedure posted. Technical assistance was provided that diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed toys, art supplies and miscellaneous items stored in the bathroom in the classroom with a capacity of 12. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toys are not stored in the restroom that are used for childrens use. Also, toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
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 listed on the supplemental did not have exposure plan/bloodborne pathogen training on files. Technical assistance was provided that personnel are required to be educated on the homes exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist 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 15, 2026
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Student Health Examination on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current Student Health Examination form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel/Volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 6. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that a parent was present majority of the morning working with organizing and gathering forms from parents (Department of Health hearing and vision forms) and assisted Licensing Specialist with Child Care Personnel and Childrens files. The parent was also observed assistance with kitchen duties without having a volunteer acknowledge forms. Technical assistance was advised that prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a mi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of hours. Provider advised that this was the first that Volunteer 1 worked in a while. Also Volunteer 2 (parent) is only helping due to the Child Care Personnel being out. Technical assistance was provided that written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). • Background screening & Personnel File Requirement (authority s. 402.301-319, F.S., and s. 435, F.S.) CF-FSP 5131 2nd page are required. The form is two pages and is required all forms in the personnels files. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the Owner had 10/VPK students, 1 staff had 6/1- & 2-year-olds, and 1 staff had 7/2-year-olds there were 8/3- year-olds and the staff had left the building during nap time. The staff returned during the inspection. TA was provided that the staff that was responsible for the 3-year-olds has to be within sight or hearing of the classroom during nap time. Staff arrived during the inspection places it completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the fencing and the fencing for the large area to the playground and the first playground does not measure the required 48". The playground has a 6 ft fence around most of the playground, but one area is only 45 inches. TA was provided to add lattice or fencing back to the fencing along the inside of the 2nd playground and the front fencing to the area that is not used in order for the playground to be incased with the required 48 inches in height. Both gates measure over 48 inches and must be maintained at this height. This must be completed by the due.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the required additional SR training in her first 90 days. TA was provided that the staff will need to complete the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the required pre-service training prior to being alone with the children and was observed in a classroom alone with children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start and complete pre-service training prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that staff who have not completed the 45 hours DCF training must complete all pre-service courses or all Part 1 DCF classes and test prior to unsupervised contact with children.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist 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 no documentation an abuse & neglect or sexual offender check was completed. The provider was reminded that any staff who resided outside the state of Florida within 5 years must have the above-mentioned documentation in their file along with the 45-day provisional hire letter (if applicable) from DCF. 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 October 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled cloth diapers were not emptied into the toilet and placed in a securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the two's and three's (Bathroom next to the two year old room) had a pull up diaper in the bin with no lid. TA: The provider will need a bin with a lid in the two's and three's year-old bathroom before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-11
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [there was one child that had diaper cream and did not have written authorization from parent to administer the diaper cream], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child that had diaper cream and did not have written authorization from parent to administer the diaper cream. TA: The provider will need to obtain from the parent written authorization to administer diaper cream to the child.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child missing the first page of the enrollment form. TA: The parent will need to give to the provider the first page of the enrollment before the due date on the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 41 children enrolled and 17 their files were checked (M-Z).
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one a volunteer (under 10hours) that didn't not have Child Abuse and Neglect form on file. TA: The staff will need a Child Abuse and Neglect from before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one staff that did not have their five-year work history verified. TA: The provider will need to verify the staff's full five-year work history with no gaps before the date eon the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child not signed in on the attendance record in the one year old room. The staff signed in the child therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist walked through the facility to ensure compliance for nap time standards and observed no staff in the VPK classroom to the right of the lobby area/office. The provider came shortly after in the classroom. The specialist observed a school age child sitting at a desk, a child standing heading to the restroom and other children awake on cots and some sleeping. The specialist asked where the staff for the classroom was, and the provider advised that the staff stepped into another classroom while the provider pulled a staff to the front lobby/office to assist them with something. The provider stayed in the classroom while until th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the specialist observed open paint cans, Clorox disinfectant cleaner bottles and an aerosol can stored underneath the directors desk on the floor which is located in the front lobby accessible to children in care. The specialist asked the provider to removed the hazardous material from under the desk and asked if they can be moved to a storage closet that is locked to ensure compliance. TA was provided to ensure that toxic and hazardous material are not accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 Licensing specialist observed the provider failed to post the room capacity in all of the classrooms in the facility. The provider immediately wrote the room capacitys on each evacuation route posted in the classrooms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted at all times in each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required DCF course from part 1 or 2 within 90 days of employment. The staff started at the industry on 4/11/2024. The specialist encouraged the staff to start a course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel start an introductory training course within 90 days of started at the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not record, In service training hours on the required training log, CF-FSP Form 5268, for the time period 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel has an In service training log completed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the school readiness required training course, Health Safety and Nutrition in a school readiness training. The staff started at the facility on 11/7/2023. The training due date was 6/30/2024 and as of today has not been completed. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
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 time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed exposure plan training completed initially or annually. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 sign a signed supplemental statement and place on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the staff sign a supplemental statement and place on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The form was last signed on 10/24/2023. The provider had the staff sign a current form at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel/ volunteers sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually.
- 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing agent observed the provider had their business card on the counter. The provider was advised that when they have signs, boards, or business cards with their business name; it must include the license number to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the walk through for ratio, the staff observed a classroom with 8 children. When asked what age group the teacher stated that it was 1 year old children with a 4 year old. when asked how many she was supposed to have; she stated 6; the teacher for the next one year old class was coming into work; the classroom ratio was resolved once the teachers took their respective children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing agent observed a cockroach on the floor in the VPK room. The provider removed the cockroach and maintained the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [bleach/water bottled], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a bottle with contents in the 1s classroom. The teacher was asked to label the bottle which she labeled bleach water. The provider was advised to ensure that all bottles remain labeled with their contents to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed a large active hornets nest attached to an unused sink on the pathway outside of the building leading to the playground. 3 other old nests were attached to the roof outside above the live nest. The provider was advised to ensure that their is no active pests (bees, hornets, ants etc.) to maintain the compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the sleeping cots were stored in the bathroom of the VPK classroom with their blankets on top of them. A different classroom also stored their cots with their blankets not separated stack on top of one another. The provider was advised to ensure that all bedding be stored in a sanitary manner to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ ambulance phone number, fire department phone number, the facilitys address, directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the emergency list did not include several numbers. The provider was advised to update their list of numbers to maintain compliance of this standard
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed children immunization that was expired. The facility was advised to ensure that all children enrolled have a current immunization to maintain compliance of this standard
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The previous fire inspection was conducted on 2/2/23 and expired 2/2/24 and then was not conducted again until 3/28/24. TA was provided that the fire inspection is due annually. Fire drills were conducted on a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the counselor at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large stationary play equipement with slides and swigns] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, at the bottom of the slides and under the swings there was not even 1" of resilient surface. TA was provided that the large stationary play equipment is required to have 6" of resilient surface 6 feet out and around.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 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 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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The child listed in the supplemental was enrolled 12/5/23 and does not have current immunization in his file. TA was provided that the immunization is required in the first 30 days of enrollment which would have been 1/5/24.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A five year employment history verification was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The two staff listed in the supplemental did not have the employment history verified by the provider. TA: You need to make at a minimum of 3 attempts on previous employers. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the air intake vent needs to be cleaned and the drawers in the kitchen need to be cleaned. TA was provided to clean the air intake vent and the drawers in the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the sippy cups and drinking bottles were not labeled with the children's names. TA was provided that all sippy cups and drinking bottles have to be labeled with the first and last names.
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 verifying staff employment history and background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where staff employment history verifications were incomplete or missing from personnel files during recent inspections.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure the outdoor play area remains secure and free of gaps in the fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted gaps in the playground fencing that could allow children to exit the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure staff are always within sight and hearing of children, especially during nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances where staff were not properly monitoring children during nap time.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they are inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate that hazardous materials, such as cleaning supplies, were found in areas accessible to children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your daily routine for inspecting the facility and play areas to ensure everything is safe and clean for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report highlights that daily health and safety logs for indoor and outdoor play areas were not consistently maintained as required.
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