Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.55
- Local median
- 1.71
Higher Learning Academy Of Central Florida LLC
1068 Pine Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- C10PO0433
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 59
- License expiration:
- September 11, 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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Higher Learning Academy Of Central Florida LLC from August 24, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
13 inspections recorded violations, with 56 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of May 7, 2026.
Hazardous access 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
- 56
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 10
5 in last 12 months
21 in last 12 months
6 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
- 27%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 59%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 10
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024April 22, 2024May 31, 2024July 1, 2024January 7, 2025February 17, 2025June 12, 2025September 5, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024January 7, 2025May 12, 2025June 12, 2025January 8, 2026April 7, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025June 12, 2025September 5, 2025January 8, 2026April 7, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024January 7, 2025May 12, 2025January 8, 2026April 7, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 22, 2024September 3, 2024September 5, 2025January 8, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 10, 2024January 7, 2025May 12, 2025April 7, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 12, 2025September 5, 2025April 7, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025September 5, 2025April 7, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 12, 2025June 12, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 7, 2025April 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle in the classroom with capacity of 11 not labeled. Provider advised the substance is for cleaning the tables. Technical assistance was provided that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing inspection observed a can of Great Value disinfectant spray on the floor in the classroom with a capacity of 11. Also, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer were on the counter/cabinet in the classroom with the capacity of 11. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 1 (capacity 26) measured between 21.2 to 74132.8 candle foot. Room 2 (capacity 11) measured between 3.03 to 86 candle foot. Room 3 (capacity 12) measured between 18.8 to 132 candle foot. Room 4 (capacity 10) measured between 22.4 to 103.2 candle foot. Classrooms with capacity of 11 and 3 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 supervisio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed red and blue playground equipment with rubberlike padding on the steps detaching from the steps and some of the metal showing signs of rust on the rail base. Also, other parts of the red and blue playground structure paint are peeling. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good repair. Also, repair or replace playground equipment Technical assistance was provided to ensure pressure wash the equipment with green algae. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 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 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several beddings (blankets) stored with other children not stored in a sanitary manner (stored together). Technical assistance was provided that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed miscellaneous items (blankets) stored on/under changing inside the classrooms. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ metal car with barrel ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the two metal car with barrel anchored into the ground without having the appropriate amount of resilient surface. Technical assistance was provided that permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. Also, minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the fall zone.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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. CCF Handbook, Section 6 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 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 May 7, 2026
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel 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 7. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. 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 are missing the 2nd page. The form is two pages and is required all forms in the personnels files. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sig-in/sign-out log from January 2026 April 2026 missing departure times and signatures of the parent. Technical assistance was provided the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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 facilitys fire drill log which reflected that the provider substituted an emergency drill for both the months of November and December 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys fire drill log which reflected that the provider substituted an emergency drill for both the months of November and December 2025. The Licensing specialist advised the provider that they must conducted fire drills monthly and may only substitute one fire drill for the Licensing year for an emergency drill to include lockdown/weather drill. The provider and specialist conducted a fire drill at time of inspection to make up the fire drill missed for December 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the provider conducts monthly fire drills for the 12 months in a Licensing year and also documents the drills o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the staff in the second building two year old classroom advised the Licensing specialist that she diapers the children standing in the restroom near the classroom. The specialist advised the staff that diapering procedures must be posted near diapering stations. The provider immediately had staff post the diapering procedures in the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near diapering stations.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan refresher training annually. The staff last signed the form on 1/7/2025. The provider immediately had all staff review exposure plan refresher training on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete the Exposure plan refresher training initially and annually and place on file for Licensing to review.
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 1/7/2025. The provider immediately had all staff sign a current Child Abuse and Neglect form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel and volunteer sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually and place on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 6 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
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 [during the months of March & April 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct fire drills during the months of March & April 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care and to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/15/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 6/10/25 (lockdown) and 2/4/25 (weather - per provider). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in July 2025. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist using the fire pa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a plastic playhouse was observed with multiple broken plastic pieces.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a plastic playhouse near the rear fence that had multiple broken plastic pieces along the bottom that were sharp and accessible to the children. The provider removed the equipment placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete sufficient in-service hours for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional in-service training prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing an enrollment date on their enrollment form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing employment from 06/2020 - 06/2025). 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: a. (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 b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the advertisement sign placed in the front of the building street side in front of the parking lot with no license number added. The specialist advised the provider that a license number must be included on all advertisements. The provider immediately added the license number to the advertisement sign at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all advertisements include the facilitys license number.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental serving the children in care lunch without a proper head covering. The personnel was observed wearing a blue bandana covering the front of her head. The specialist advised the personnel that the head covering is not an approved head covering and offered the personnel a hair net. The staff placed the hair net on at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that personnel working in food preparation wear a proper head covering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental failed to complete required SR training courses prior to offering care to children in care under direct supervision. The staff has completed the other 4 training course but started course Child Development in the school readiness program on 5/28/25 but did not finish the course. The staff started in the industry and at the facility on 6/2/2025. The staff left shortly after specialist came on site and the provider took over the staffs classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes all School Readiness training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have a signed volunteer affidavit on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer sign an affidavit at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that volunteers have a sign affidavit on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the volunteer listed on the supplemental did not have hours volunteered logged on file for Licensing to review. The provider had the volunteer to log his hours and placed it on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that volunteers log their hours and place on file for Licensing to review. TS was provided to the provider to ensure that the provider is aware of volunteer requirements. The provider and specialist discussed this standard in detail and specialist answered all of the provider questions. The provider stated she understood the requirements for a volunteer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligibility date for child care prior to being on site at the facility and supervising children in care. Staff 1 started at the facility on todays date for training. Staff 2 started at the facility on 6/2/25 and was observed in the classroom of school aged children. The specialist advised the provider to ensure that the staff have current background screenings with eligible status prior to the staff returning to the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff have eligible background screenings through the Clearinghouse by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the mixed classroom of three through five year old children near the entrance of the facility with no daily planned activities posted in the classroom. The specialist asked the staff to place planned activities schedule in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the classroom has a schedule posted with written planned activities at all times.
- 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 used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children in the one year old back classroom with children watching educational songs video on the television. The specialist reminded the staff that children under the age of two can not have any media. The specialist asked the staff to turn the television off, the staff immediately turned off the tv at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of tow years old are not offered media while in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few air conditioning vents throughout the facility with dust build up in need of cleaning. Specifically, 2 a/c vents in the middle classroom of two and three year old children as well as in the mixed classroom of three through five year old children near the entrance of the facility. The provider immediately asked staff to clean the vents at time of inspection. TS was provided to ensure that window sills are also dusted in the restrooms included in the facilitys daily cleaning schedule. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean and air conditioning vents are cleaned on routine as well as, as needed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet uncovered near the teachers desk near the kitchen door in the mixed classroom of three through five year old children lower on the wall accessible to children in care. The provider immediately covered the outlet with an outlet cover at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible are covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 Licensing specialist observed the stationary equipment on the playground to include the multicolors large equipment with rock climbing, stairs and slide as well as the handles of the four way multicolored see saw with areas of the equipment with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. Also, on the large equipment the black platform surface on the stairs the material was cracked and exposing the metal frame in some areas. The specialist encouraged the provider to repair the surface to eliminate a potential safety hazard. TA was provided to ensure that the potential hazards are eliminated from the playground equipment by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 a few expired food items in the food preparation area. The boxed macaroni and cheese boxes were expired as of 8/6/2024, 12/10/2024 and 1/8/2025. Also, the vanilla yogurt was expired as of 5/10/2025. The provider immediately discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure the facility follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer. TS was provided to ensure that personnel in the food preparation area wear an appropriate head covering while working to prepare food for children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a menu posted on a bulletin board as well as in the food preparation area on the refrigerator that was date 4/1/2025- 4/4/2025. The specialist asked the provider if she had a current menu for this week. The provider advised they did have a current menu and posted the menu up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the current weekly menu is posted at the beginning of the week each week.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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 baby dolls with plush as well as a plush learning ball in the toddler classrooms of one and two and three year old children with the indoor toys needing to be cleaned with heavy stains on the toys. The provider immediately removed the toys from the classrooms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the indoor toys are clean and maintained in a sanitary manner.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [ the facility failed to have parents/guardians acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for compliance for the month of April 2025 all children enrolled at the facility. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to have parents/guardians acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure for compliance for the month of April 2025 all children enrolled at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has parents/guardians of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted drivers brochure by the due date. Specialist reviewed 3 newly enrolled childrens files as well as 12 additional childrens files of the 42 children enrolled at the facility (N-W by last name preschool)
- Correction status
- Due by June 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, three staff did not have a fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire. The counselor called the center on Monday 10th of February 2025 and Tuesday 11th of February 2025 in regard to obtaining three staff's fire extinguisher training certificates. On both occasions, a staff member picked up the phone. On Tuesday 11 th of February 2025, the staff stated they would send the fire extinguisher training certificates the same day. However, the counselor didn't receive any certificates via email. The counselor sent an email on February 12, 2025, to the Director/ Owner to send the staff's fire extinguisher training certificates by February ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, in the 4-5 years old room and 1 year old room had one electrical outlet with no cover on it. TA: The staff placed a cover on the electrical outlet in the 4-5 years old room and 1 year old room. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, rice a roni expired 4/14/24, 7/17/23 and 7/17/22, taco shells expired 10/28/24. The provider throughout the expired food. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two freezers (outdoor, hallway) that didn't have thermometer. The provider placed two thermometers in the two freezers. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the diaper mat was ripped in the 1 year old room. The provider throughout the diaper mat therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, three staff did not have a fire extinguisher training within 30 days of date of hire. TA: The three staff will need fire extinguisher training before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were three staff that did not have a written exposure plan in their file. The provider had a written exposure plan in their file therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [At the time of the inspection, the 2-3 year old room and the 4-5 year old room did not have the children's signed in on roster on 1/7/25. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 2-3 year old room and the 4-5 year old room did not have the children's signed in on roster on 1/7/25. The staff signed in all the children on their rosters therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
- The fire inspection was conducted 3/7/23 and expired 3/7/24. The next fire inspection was not completed until 7/15/24. TA was provided that the fire inspection must be completed before the prior one expires. Fire drills were conducted in a monthly basis and a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Per the conversation with provider on 7/1/24, the staff listed in the supplemental is still employed but still has not completed the DCF 40- hour training. The staff is scheduled for the testing.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental still has not completed the DCF 40 hours training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 [in the months of February or March.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not conduct a fire drill in the month of February or March. The provider conducted a fire drill with the counselor during the inspection. TA was provided that a fire or emergency drill must be conducted monthly.
- 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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 14.3, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the fire drill none of the staff carried the attendance roster with emergency numbers out during the drill. TA was provided that the emergency numbers and attendance must accompany staff at all times when they leave the classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
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
- The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 10/31/22 and has not completed the required DC 40-hour training. TA was provided that this training should have been completed before being hired back. The original industry date was thought to be 1/5/23 but after an updated 5-year work history was viewed the industry start date was changed to 10/31/22.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the re-inspection, the black liner under the mulch was still exposed and could cause a tripping hazard. TA was provided to trim the black liner or cover it with more mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the black lining used under the mulch is not covered and could cause a tripping hazard in several areas of the playground. TA was provided to trim the black liner or cover with the resilient surface to prevent tripping. Also, several classrooms have tv cords or other electrical cords that are accessible to children and could be a strangulation hazard. TA was provided that all electrical cords accessible to children must be secured to the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had a pillow in a crib with an infant, one infant had a pacifier with a ribbon cord, one sheet was extremely loose and could cause a suffocation issue and there was a large stuffed bear in the crib/playpen with a sleeping infant. TA was provided that pillows, blankets and toys are not allowed in the cribs/playpens with infants and pacifier ribbons are not allowed. The provider removed the pillow, stuffed bear and pacifier ribbon and tightened the sheet during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the sippy cups in the 1-year-old classroom only had first names. TA was provided during the walk through that all bottles and sippy cups are required to have first and last name. The provider added the last names to the sippy cups during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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
- The staff listed in the inspection had started in the industry on 1/5/23 and should have completed the required 5-hour literacy by 1/5/24. TA was provided that the 5-hour literacy is required to be completed in 12 months of industry date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- 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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The children listed in the supplemental did not have a current immunization. One had expired 11/30/23 and one had expired 12/28/23. TA was provided that all children are required to have current immunizations in their files.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 explain the current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are complete and accurate for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified instances where attendance logs were missing required arrival and departure times or parent signatures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have their background screening documentation and rosters fully up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the facility needed to update its employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing is secure and free of any gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 indicate that a gap was identified in the playground fencing that needed to be addressed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for storing cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that some cleaning products were found in areas accessible to children, and the center was provided with technical assistance on proper storage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all cleaning chemicals are clearly labeled and used according to the manufacturer's recommendations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from April 2026 noted that a spray bottle used for cleaning was not labeled as required.
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