Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.37
- Local median
- 1.5
Christian's Elite Learning Academy Llc
233 Bennett St, Auburndale, FL 33823
- License:
- C10PO0452
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 8:00PM; Sat: 6:00AM to 6:30PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 63
- License expiration:
- August 28, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Christian's Elite Learning Academy Llc from August 8, 2024 through June 1, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 45 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 23, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 45
- Higher-concern violations
- 18
- Repeated topics
- 9
8 in last 12 months
28 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33823
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 3.79
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 29, 2025August 20, 2025December 16, 2025January 23, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 24, 2025December 16, 2025January 23, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 29, 2025June 2, 2025April 23, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024August 20, 2025December 16, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024December 16, 2025April 23, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 21, 2025August 20, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024August 20, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024December 16, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 21, 2025December 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the cord to the tv in the first building in the room to the right had a cord not attached to the wall. Also, in building 2 there is a tv cord that is not attached to the wall. TA was provided to attach all cords to the wall by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [metal stationary hanging bars and the go round metal stationary equipement.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the mulch under and around the stationary metal hanging bars and the metal stationary go around play equipment and there was not even 1 inch. TA was provided that all stationary play equipment is required to have 6 in resilient surface 6 ft out and around. The provider will need to add more mulch by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [driver signature on 1 date.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on 1/11/26, there was no driver signature or date on the form. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on 2 separate days (1/9/26 and 1/11/26), children were missing time off the vehicle. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder to ensure the transportation logs are completed in their entirety. Additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the thermometer in the freezer section of the white refrigerator in the kitchen/food prep area was reading 50 degrees at 2:04pm. Another thermometer was added to the freezer and rechecked at 3:04pm and was reading 18 degrees. A third thermometer was added and was last checked at 3:39pm and also read 18 degrees. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the freezer is measuring at 0 degrees prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental still did not have documentation that an abuse & neglect check was completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the second building, three year old classroom to the left side from the entrance with the flooring cracked and indented in need of repair. TA was provided to ensure that the flooring is repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the second building back two year old classroom with the cord of the mounted television on the wall hanging and plugged into the wall, not secured in place. The provider immediately secured the cord onto wall using tape, however a cord protector stripe is suggested to secure the cord from being accessed by children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the television cord is secured in place to eliminate a potential safety hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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, the Licensing specialist observed chemical, toxic and hazardous materials stored accessible to children throughout the facility. In building one the right side VPK classroom from the entrance the specialist observed soap, cleaning supplies and floor cleaner stored in a cabinet under the handwashing sink with no locking mechanism. In the second building back two year old classroom in the bathroom there was a shower area used to store items with a mop bucket in the door way causing the door not to close and bottles of bleach were placed low and accessible to children in care. Also, in the second building the restroom near the three year old classroom ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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 outdoor play area with other hazards that can be potential low hazard to children in care. On the older childrens playground specialist observed a wire rack storing electric soap and paper towel dispensers with nails on the back sides of the equipment as well as a power tool blower placed low on the shelves accessible to children in care. Outdoor stationary equipment was also observed with paint chipping to include the blue hanging bar, the yellow spinner and the green, yellow and blue slide on the handle bar. The younger childrens preschool playground near the second building the resilient surface of mulch near ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed during nap time in the second building with the one year old and three year old children both observed with children not spaced 18 inches apart from one another. The provider immediately had staff to space children at least 18 inches apart at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children are spaced 18 inches apart while napping at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed cleaning supplies stored on a shelf in the food preparation area with canned food items placed on a shelf under the cleaning supplies. The provider immediately, removed the chemicals from above the canned food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that cleaning products are stored separately from food.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-20
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the several thermometers placed in refrigerators in the food preparation area as well as classrooms throughout the facility observed with temperatures that ranged above 41 degrees in Fahrenheit. The specialist advised the provider to place the thermometers towards the far side inside the refrigerators considering that the units are frequently accessed throughout the day to ensure the thermometers maintain appropriate temperatures. TA was provided to ensure that the thermometers placed in refrigerators are observed with temperatures 41 degrees or below.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the three year old classroom in the second building with no diapering procedures posted near the diapering station inside the classroom. The provider immediately placed the procedures on the wall near the diapering station 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: 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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 8/27/2025. The provider had the staff complete fire extinguisher training at time of inspection and placed a fire extinguisher certificate on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained in fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [observed medication provided to store at the facility that did not include its original container], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication provided to store at the facility that did not include its original container. The medication provided for a child in care was an Albuterol inhaler. TA was provided to ensure that the medication is provided with the original packaging by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [of an Albuterol inhaler with no label on the prescription with required information]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication of an Albuterol inhaler with no label on the prescription with required information. TA was provided to ensure that the medication is provided label on the prescription with required information by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed child care personnel has been administering medication to a child, an inhaler but no documentation of education on proper administration procedures were on file. TA was provided to ensure that documentation of education on proper administration procedures for an adequate number of child care personnel are on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental did not have a completed enrollment file on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a complete enrollment application on file by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 42 newly enrolled children of the 60 children enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. The provider immediately had the staff sign a supplemental statement at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel has a signed supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 16 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to verify past 5 year work history for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff started at the facility on 8/18/2025. The staff recently worked at another licensing child care facility where the work history was verified and the provider referenced the verification completed by the other provider. The provider is encouraged to complete verification of the staffs previous work history within the past five years. TA was provided to ensure that the provider verifies previous work history within the past five years for staff and places documentation on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental lived in another state within the past five years. The staff lived in North Carolina. The staff recently worked at another licensing child care facility where the owner requested the out of state initiated search for Child abuse and neglect registry as well as sexual offender search. The specialist advised that the previous providers search can not be used to meet compliance for the facility. The provider is encouraged to initiate an out of state search for the child care personnel for Child abuse and neglect registry as well as sexual offender. TA was provi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom previously an infant classroom with an infant schedule posted. The specialist asked if the staff can place an age appropriate schedule in the classroom. Also, in the infant classroom was observed with no daily schedule. The provider posted age appropriate schedules in both classrooms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a daily planned activities schedule is posted in the classrooms at all times. TS was provided to ensure that the planned daily schedules posted in each classroom mirror the routines of each age group accurately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed plastic bags on the diaper changing station in the two year old classroom on a low shelf under the changing table accessible to children in care. The specialist asked the staff to remove the bags to avoid a potential suffocation hazard. The staff moved the plastic bags out of reach of children at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the harmful 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility did not conduct an annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 8/15/2025 and the previous fire inspection was completed and documented on 6/13/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility obtains an annual fire inspection documented on file for Licensing to review. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___7/31/2025__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _____________ and a weather drill conducted on _________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __July__ 2025. TS was provided to ensure t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: 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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed while conducting a fire drill with Licensing that they did not possess emergency contacts for all enrolled students at time of the drill. The provider and specialist conducted a second fire drill during nap time and the provider ensured that emergency contacts were present during the time of the second drill. TA was provided to ensure that current attendance and emergency contacts are present at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 inspection, the refrigerator in the one year old classroom in the second building and as well as the infant classroom in the main building with thermometers that did not display temperatures of 41 degrees or below. The thermometer in the one year old classroom measured at 50 degrees. The thermometer in the infant classroom has a digital thermometer that did not display a temperature. The provider placed new thermometers in both refrigerators at time of inspection which measured to appropriate temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TA was provided to ensure that the thermometers in the refrigerators in the classrooms display temperatures of 41 degrees of below.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the infant classroom did not have an attendance roster completed reflecting all infants present].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, 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 infant classroom did not have an attendance roster completed reflecting all infants present. The staff immediately completed attendance roster at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that an attendance roster accompanies the children present at all times. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom while conducting ratio a one year old child in a crib laying on their back holding a bottle self-feeding while laying down. The specialist asked the staff to hold the child while feeding or remove the bottle. The staff was holding another child in a rocking chair and picked up the child from the crib and assisted the child to finish the bottle while holding the child. The specialist observed highchairs in the classroom and advised to ensure the staff places toddlers in a highchair for feeding going forward if toddlers are able to feed themselves. TA was provided to ensure that children are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the pink stationary outdoor equipment with slide with the slide repainted blue. The specialist observed some of the rust still on the end of the slide. The specialist suggested the provider apply another coat of paint or apply a rust remover and then repaint the equipment. Also, the blue metal climbing equipment with barrel the specialist observed paint still chipping and in need of painting. The provider advised that she will repaint the equipment. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 [needs cleaning, needs sanding, and repainting]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the playgrounds on the facility. The provider observed a pink stand alone that is in need of cleaning and painting, a metal blue slide that has several sharp rusty areas, that are in need of sanding and repainting, a blue stand alone that the children climb on that has rust and is in need of sanding and repainting, and a playhouse that is in need of deep cleaning or pressure washing. Due to trees and birds in the area, a lot of droppings, pollen, and mold have accumulated on the equipment. Having someone check the equipment daily can reduce these issues. The provider has until the due date to have these items cleaned, san ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed all 17 children files. 2/17 files had children who are in need of current shot records. The provider has until the due date to have the parents bring in updated shot records, and that will return the provider to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a break in service from the child care industry. Staff left the industry on 08/28/2024 but was not rescreened until today's date. The staff was observed in the infant classroom directly supervising children in care alone at ratio was conducted. The provider resubmitted the personnel at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has an eligible status by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S. Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the investigation, information revealed the documented director has never been nor had ever intended on being the director at this facility. The director is a fulltime teacher at another site, and made a request to be removed prior to the owners. The owner stated she was in the process of becoming the director and that documented director had not been at the site. Provider was advised to ensure that all information submitted to the department is accurate to maintain compliance of this standard. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Provider has no comments on this inspection ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Christin Ward Green 01/2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
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 the mixed open classroom of one, two and three year old children watching educational videos on a tablet while conducting ratio. The specialist reviewed all present childrens files to verify accurate ages of the children and determined that the classroom had a one year old children present. The staff verbally stated all children were two years old but based on the childrens files and date of birth the children were of mixed ages. The specialist advised the staff to either turn the program off or eliminate the media and just use the audio by placing the tablet down or around in position where children can not view it ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start required DCF introductory courses within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry on 9/25/2024. The provider had the staff to start a training course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel start a required training course within 90 days of working in the industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The custodial parent or legal guardian was not provided written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, E General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to provide written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies. The specialist observed no acknowledgment from parents in the childrens file. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens file has written notification of the facilitys disciplinary and expulsion policies on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a hole in the ceiling in the second building in the back classroom designated for two year old children near the door to the outdoors. TA was provided to ensure that the hole is patched by the due date and repainted.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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 tin roof on the childrens playground near the second building placed up against the fence apart from the shed. The provider advised that the roof came down from the recent hurricane. The provider has notified the owner of the building to repair. The provider also advised that the children occasionally have been playing on the playground. The specialist asked the provider to remove the tin material from the playground until the shed can be repaired to eliminate a potential hazard to children in care. The provider removed the tin material at time of inspection off of the playground to an area not accessible to chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the toilet in the main building on the left side stopped up and unable to flush the water. TA was provided to ensure that the toilet is in good working condition by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the provider advised that they have not conducted any monthly fire drills since receiving a license and enrolling children since end of October 2024. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the provider advised that they have not conducted any monthly fire drills since receiving a license and enrolling children since end of October 2024. The provider and the specialist conducted a fire drill at time of inspection. The specialist encouraged the provider to conduct monthly fire drills going forward and document drills on the log. TA was provided to ensure that the provider conducts fire drills monthly and documents on log to remain in compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the hand washing sign in the food preparation area with procedures posted but only to include when to wash hands and not how. The provider posted hand washing procedures near the sink meeting requirement at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near hand washing sinks to include when and how to wash hands.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering station in the middle back classroom in building one with the provider changing a toddlers diaper, but no diapering procedures were posted. The specialist asked the provider to post the diapering procedures near the diapering station at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near diapering stations at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child listed on the supplemental did not have a file available at the facility for licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has a childrens file complete with all required documents for the child by the due date. Specialist reviewed 4 children's file of the 5 children enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a supplemental statement on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the employee has a signed supplemental statement on file by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 5 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that recent inspections identified instances where required background screening documentation, such as out-of-state abuse and neglect registry checks, was missing from staff files.
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Finding-specific
What steps are currently in place to ensure that transportation logs are fully completed and that every child is accounted for during vehicle departures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that transportation logs were missing required signatures and that children were not consistently marked off the log upon arrival at their destination.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where cleaning supplies or hazardous materials were found in areas accessible to children, highlighting a need for consistent storage practices.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair and free of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that several inspections have identified issues with outdoor equipment, including rust, chipping paint, and insufficient ground cover, which required follow-up repairs.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on emergency procedures, such as fire drills, shortly after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the facility had previously encountered challenges with documenting required staff training and conducting consistent monthly fire drills.
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