Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 1.75
Wee Explore Academy
595 Avenue L SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0457
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 3:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 38
- License expiration:
- September 29, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJanuary 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Wee Explore Academy from September 24, 2024 through January 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 16, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 15, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 19, 2025September 26, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed dust on the window seals, cabinets, and baseboards. Also, there was signs of dried spillage on the walls inside the classroom with the capacity of 11 and classroom with capacity of 3. Lastly in the larger restroom there were cobwebs behind the sink. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned regularly. Lastly, ensure vents and windows are dusted.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- On 9/26/25, Provider contacted Licensing Specialist and advised that the facility still does not have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility last fire inspection was completed on 5/17/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to have a current fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility last fire inspection was completed on 5/17/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. Facility is closed during the summer and reopened this school year. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm system which made an audible sound. • Fire drills conducted on 10/30/24, 11/22/24, 12/20/24, 1/29/25, 2/20/25, 3/24/25, 4/28/25 and 5/30/25. • Emergency Preparedness drills 4/28/25 (lock down) and 4/30/2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child onsite that had prescription medication. Upon review of the child's file, it was determined there was no medication authorization on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all medication must have written authorization from the parent/guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications and to obtain these authorizations prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had prescription on site without documentation that the Child Care Personnel was educated on administration. Technical assistance was provided that prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
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 staff are properly trained and authorized before administering any medication to a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2025 noted that documentation regarding staff training for medication administration was missing. Asking about this process helps confirm that current practices ensure all staff are properly prepared and authorized to handle medical needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for keeping medication authorization forms on file and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2025 indicated that a required medication authorization form was not on file at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and verifies these important health documents for every child.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that annual fire safety inspections are tracked and completed on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that the facility had difficulty maintaining a current annual fire safety inspection during multiple visits in 2025. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks these essential safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for maintaining the cleanliness of classroom surfaces and common areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a late 2025 inspection noted that some areas of the facility needed more frequent cleaning. This question allows the director to describe the current cleaning schedule and how they maintain a tidy environment for the children.
- Context
- A later inspection on 1/15/2026 showed no new findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure all staff stay current with their required health and safety training, such as exposure plan education?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from December 2025 noted that some staff records for annual exposure plan training were missing. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and updates ongoing staff education requirements.
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