Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.48
- Local median
- 1.9
Top Tier Kids Academy
1825 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
- License:
- C10PO0458
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- License expiration:
- September 8, 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Top Tier Kids Academy from August 14, 2024 through June 8, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 7, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 57
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 9
12 in last 12 months
31 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33801
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 4.43
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025February 14, 2025May 5, 2025September 4, 2025January 6, 2026April 29, 2026June 8, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025May 5, 2025September 4, 2025January 6, 2026April 29, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025May 5, 2025September 4, 2025April 29, 2026June 8, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025September 4, 2025October 10, 2025November 13, 2025April 29, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025May 5, 2025April 29, 2026June 8, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025May 5, 2025April 29, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025September 4, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 6, 2025February 14, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 4, 2025October 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility added additional lighting to the rear mixed aged classroom, however, the right side of the room still did not meet 20-foot candles. The areas measured 7.02 - 9.69-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/add light fixtures to ensure the facility maintains a minimum 20-foot candles prior to the due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental was onsite and di not have a file onsite available for review. The specialist confirmed the staff had a cleared background screening & training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure a complete file is onsite prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were staff who need to be removed or added to the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the rear mixed aged classroom had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 6.22- foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/add light fixtures to ensure the facility maintains a minimum 20-foot candles prior to the due date. The remaining classrooms measured: The infant classroom (currently being used) measured between 60.8 - 95.6-foot candles. The 1-year-old classroom measured 93.7-foot candles over the work areas and 55.4-foot candles in the remainder of the room. The unused infant classroom in the front measured between 38.1 - 63.1-foot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the classroom had lighting over the reading/homework/painting or other close work areas that measured 16.8-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the lighting with brighter bulbs or add additional lighting to ensure the areas measure a minimum of 50-foot candles prior to the due date. Provider was reminded that if additional lighting is installed that has a cord, the cord must be secured to the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: the grey picnic table had missing wood, screws exposed and the top board could be pulled upwards • the dark grey/black picnic table had a section of rotten wood on the top with an exposed screw (also needs to be painted) • the blue picnic table had a top board that could be pulled upwards and had an exposed screw (also needs to be painted) • the concrete pad has a section of missing/broken concrete with sharp edges • multiple pieces of rock, broken concrete was observed throughout the playground • on the rear wall, paint was peeling near the bottom of the wall • a red and black chair was observed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start DCF training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff started courses prior to working in the industry and began another course on 4/16/26 which was after her 90-days. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- 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 Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had expired training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 8 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form and the other staff did not have a complete date on their form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior years date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a signed page 2 of the Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. The staff completed the form while the licensing specialist was present putting them back into compliance for this standard. Provider was reminded to use the Attestation of Good Moral Character form that is dated July 2024 at the bottom of the form to maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were staff who need to be removed or added to the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. The provider was reminded the facility has 5 days to add or remove staff from the roster.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 a storage closet in the main hallway of the facility that was closed and had a baby lock, but the lock was not fastened to lock so that the closet was not accessible to children. The storage closet stored a mop and mop bucket with standing water and chemical, also other disinfectant cleaning chemicals stored on low shelves and on the floor near the mop sink. The specialist fastened the lock at time of inspection and reminded the provider to ensure that the closet is locked after accessing it each time to ensure hazardous and toxic chemicals and items are not accessible to children in care. TA was provided to ensure ... [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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [food preparation takes place in the classroom a handwashing sink with hot water measuring to 100 degrees Fahrenheit ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed formula and bottles in the front right infant classroom at time of inspection. The specialist asked the staff if she prepared bottles in the classroom. The staff replied, yes. The specialist advised the staff that because food preparation takes place in the classroom a handwashing sink with hot water measuring to 100 degrees Fahrenheit is required. The specialist also advised that a portable sink may not be used to meet requirement. The provider advised that they will require parents to prepare bottles for infants and the facility will store them and warm as needed daily going forward. TA was provided to ensure that ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ soap, running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the hand washing sink required for diapering in the back toddler classroom with mixed ages of one through three year old children with no soap present and no water stored in the portable hand washing sink. The specialist advised that the hand washing sink must be stocked with the required items required for proper hand washing, especially due to diapering taking place in the classroom. The provider immediately had staff add soap to the sink and filled the sink with water to use for handwashing at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the hand washing station is stocked with all items needed for proper h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-02
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 refresher training for the exposure plan training. The staff last completed the training on 9/8/2024. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete exposure plan training initially and annually thereafter and document completion of training on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization form on file. The form has an expiration date of 3/28/2024. The child has been enrolled at the facility since 9/23/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still has not completed Part 1 DCF training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete and pass test(s) prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 children, (1) infant, (1) 1-yera-old and (3) 3-year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 children, (1) infant, (1) 1-yera-old and (3) 3-year-olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed 1 staff with (5) children, (1) infant, (1) 1-year-old and (3) 3-year-olds. The owner arrived shortly thereafter and took the infant placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the facility must stay in ratio at all times and to ensure sufficient staff are onsite when children are present. Staff/Children/Age Group: 1/(1) infant, (1) 1-year-old and (3) 3-year-olds (at initial walkthrough) - note: 2 high school students were also onsite that were shadowing for a school project Staff/Children/Age Group: (after owner arrived) 1/(1) infant 1/(1) 1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still has not completed Part 1 DCF training. The provider stated the staff is due to test on 10/18/25.
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental have in-service logs in their file but are blank and state "see attached report". Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete/fill out the in-service training on the form, CFFSP Form 5268 prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the signage located in the front of the building by the road and the facility's entrance door was missing the facility's license number. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add the license number prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [(7) children ages 1 - 3] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [(7) children ages 1 -3] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the initial walkthrough, the licensing specialist observed 1 staff with (7) children ages 1 -3. The provider stated another staff was due to arrive shortly. The owner divided the children taking 3 1-year-olds into another classroom placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the facility must stay in ratio at all times. Staff/Children/Age Group: (at initial walkthrough) 1/7/ages 1 -3 1/4/infants + owner Staff/Children/Age Group: (after) 1/4/infants 1/3/1's 1/6/ages 2 -3
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the retractable baby gate in the rear classroom was not attached to the wall along the bottom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair and attach to the wall prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the sippy cups in the mixed age 1 - 3 classroom that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. One cup had a first name and last name initial only and another cup did not have a first or last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the hand wash sink located near the office area did not have a hand wash procedure sign posted. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the sign prior to the due date and was reminded it must include when and how to wash hands.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 20234 -2025, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the owner stated the facility's previous director has other employment and is unable to fulfill the requirements of director effective 8/8/25. The staff is still employed at the facility part time but is no longer the facility's director. Technical assistance was given to the provider to acquire a credentialed director prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment/start dates on their application/registration form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 in the infant classroom to the left side near the wall by the restroom door a strip of paint missing and needing to be repainted. The provider advised that they removed something from the wall and the paint came off and they need to repaint the area. TA was provided to ensure that the area is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no shade on the facilitys playground. The provider advised that the shade was removed this morning due to it being tangled from inclement weather past weekend. The provider advised that a beam must be placed up and shade will be placed back up by tomorrow. TA was provided to ensure that there is shade on the playground by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
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 in the infant classroom to the left side in a infants cubby snack foods stored that were expired. The specialist observed goldfish packs that were expired as of 4/17/2025 as well as veggie chips that were expired as of 4/16/2025. The provider immediately discarded of the infants snacks provided from home at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 [ facility failed to have parents of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted driver brochure for the month of April 2025. ]. 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 of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted driver brochure for the month of April 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has parents or guardians of enrolled children to acknowledge the brochure by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 16 enrolled children's files.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 facility failed to initiate an out of state search for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental to include sexual offender search and child abuse and neglect registry. The staff started at the facility on 3/5/2025. The staff lived in the state of CA within the past 5 years. TA was provided to ensure that the facility initiates the required screenings by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2025
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant asleep in a crib swaddled with their arms restricted. The provider and specialist had a conversation last inspection discussing compliance for this standard. A conversation was had again today at time of inspection. The provider stated that she understood and will eliminate the inappropriate swaddles and look into replacing the swaddles that allow the arms to not be restricted. The staff immediately removed the swaddle from the baby who woke up and the staff started to feed the infant. TA was provided to ensure that infants and not swaddled with sleep sacks that restrict the infant's arms and legs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed diapering mat in the back toddler classroom was not entirely impermeable. The provider switched out the diapering mat with an impermeable surface at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering surface is impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was observed in the infant classroom supervising infants but has not completed School Readiness training in order to directly supervise children in care alone in a classroom. The staff started in the child care industry on 10/21/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completed required training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-31
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a large crack in the ceiling in the back toddler classroom near the ceiling fan. The specialist observed no water or soft areas in the drywall. The provider advised that the owner of the building advised that they do not have a roof leak. The specialist advised the provider to seal the crack and repaint. Also, the specialist observed the hand washing sink in the infant classroom to the left starting to rust near the water drain. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling in the classroom is repaired by the due date and the facility is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a lounge pillow placed in an infant crib in the infant classroom. The specialist advised the staff that the lounge can not be used or placed in the crib because is caused a potential suffocation hazard. The provider stated that the parent provided the lounge pillow and will advised the parents that it can not be used at the facility. The lounge pillow was removed from the crib at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that items that cause a suffocation or strangulation hazard are not added to the cribs with sleeping infants.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infants swaddled in a sleep sack that restricts the infants arms. The specialist advised the provider that that type of swaddle cannot be used at the facility. The specialist asked that the provider unwrap the swaddle and place the infants arms free from constraint at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that sleep sacks that restrict infants arms or slide over an infants face are not used at the facility at any time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-08
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the facility failed to conduct monthly fire drills while children were in care.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to conduct monthly fire drills while children were in care. The provider advised that they received a license end of September 2024 and had children enrolled in October 2024, but did not conduct a fire drill monthly. The provider and specialist conducted a fire drill on todays date at time of inspection during nap time. The provider was encouraged to conduct fire drills going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the provider conducts monthly fire drills going forward. TS was provided to ensure that the facility obtains documented fire inspection approval from the fire department within ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed veggie straws provided to children in care for snack stored and was expired as of 11/27/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer.
- 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 planned, was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have a weekly planned snack menu to snacks provided in the mornings and afternoons. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a written menu posted for snacks provided by the facility posted at the beginning of each week in an inconspicuous area.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed infants bottles in the classroom and stored in the refrigerator no labeled or not labeled with the childs full first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles provided from home are labeled with the childs first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [and used hand sanitizer in replace of washing hands with soap and water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist asked the staff in the infant classroom to the left where the handwashing sink they used for diapering after completing a classroom walk through and observing a diaper changing station. The staff replied that they had hand sanitizer pumps installed and use hand sanitizer. The specialist advised the provider that they must use soap and water to sanitize their hands and the childs hands after diapering. The specialist observed a restroom attached to the classroom and asked if it was a staff restroom and the staff replied, yes. The provider advised that the sink in the restroom should be used as a hand washing sink. The special ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering station in the back toddler classroom torn with tears causing it to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering mat/surface is impermeable by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the back toddler classroom that were torn with tears exposing the small foam bead cushion from the inside of the chairs and the bikes wheels were worn and no in good condition.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two large black bean bag chairs in the back toddler classroom that were torn with tears exposing the small foam bead cushion from the inside of the chairs. The provider also observed a blue Frozen themed bike with training wheels that was stained and in need of cleaning and also the wheels of the bike were not in good condition. The provider removed all items from the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the toys/ furniture are safe and sanitary.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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, safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental completed fire extinguisher training late and not within 30 days of hire at the facility. The staff started at he facility on but completed training on 12/30/2024. The specialist also determined the same staff listed on the supplement was observed in the infant classroom caring for infants but has not completed Safe Sleep training within 30 Days of hire. The staffs training transcript reflects the Safe Sleep training was started on 5/4/2024 but was not completed. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained on fire extinguishers and safe sleep trainin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental have not completed required exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that personnel complete exposure training and document on file for Licensing to review by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ ambulance phone number, fire department phone number, Florida Abuse Hotline, County Public Health Unit phone number, the facilitys address, directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to post emergency phone numbers and written directions to the facility near the facilitys telephone. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency phone numbers and written directions to the facility utilizing a local landmark or major intersection as well as facility address are posted near the telephone by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have Immunization record on file documented on the required form, DH Form 680 within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/15/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have medical physicals on file within 30 days of enrollment for Licensing to review. Child 1 started at the facility on 10/1/2024. Child 2 started at the facility on 10/1/2024. Child 3 started at the facility on 10/15/2024. Child 4 started at the facility on 12/2/2024. Child 5 started at the facility also on 12/2/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have a current medical physical by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have signed supplemental statements on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel have the signed supplemental form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented complete past five year work history with no gaps in employment. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel have documented complete five year work history on file by the due date to include verification.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2025
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was not resubmitted in the Clearinghouse after a break in service for more than 90 days. The staff left the child care industry in 2022 and returned to the industry at the facility on 10/21/2024. The specialist advised the provider that the staff should have been resubmitted prior to starting at the facility and directly supervising children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current background screening through the Clearinghouse on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
Can you walk me through your current process for keeping staff background screening rosters updated in the Clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent findings where the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the Clearinghouse. This question helps clarify how the center tracks staff changes to ensure all personnel are properly documented.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that your classrooms consistently maintain the required staff-to-child ratios throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated instances where classrooms were observed out of ratio. This question helps parents understand the center's current staffing practices and how they manage coverage during transitions or unexpected absences.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all infant sleep environments are free of items that could pose a safety risk?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections indicate past concerns regarding items placed in cribs and the use of restricted sleep sacks. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols for infant nap times.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and repair of your facility and outdoor play equipment to ensure everything remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted multiple instances where areas of the facility or outdoor play equipment were not in good repair. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for identifying and fixing maintenance issues.
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Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training and annual refresher courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show several instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or delayed. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks professional development and ensures all staff meet state requirements.
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