Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.73
- Local median
- 1.75
HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 2, CORP
133 Avenue C SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0480
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- February 25, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for HERE WE GROW EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 2, CORP from February 11, 2025 through June 23, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 41
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 9
9 in last 12 months
30 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 64%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025October 20, 2025January 21, 2026June 23, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025July 25, 2025September 25, 2025June 23, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025November 20, 2025June 23, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025October 20, 2025June 23, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025October 20, 2025June 23, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 20, 2025June 23, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025January 21, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 26, 2025October 20, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 25, 2025January 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Three through six years old] group was inadequate in that [the staff left the classroom with children unattended]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the staff in the mixed ages classroom with children ages three through six years old, leave the classroom to open the from door for Licensing specialist and leave the children in the classroom unattended. The staff opened the door for the specialist and also mentioned she had to grab papers from the printer that is located in the office near the front door. The staff returned to the classroom after the specialist entered the facility. The specialist explained to the provider that staff should never leave the classroom with children unattended. TA was provided to ensure that the staff ensure proper supervision of chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 infant classroom on the right side of the facility with no daily activities schedule posted. The provider immediately posted a classroom daily activities schedule at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a daily activities schedule is posted in each classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infant classroom on the right side of the facility with no capacity posted in the classroom as well as the one year old classroom to the left of the facility. The provider immediately posted the capacity in the classrooms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys weekly menu posted in the lobby area of the facility, but the menu was not current. The menu was dated with last weeks date. The provider immediately posted a current menu in the lobby at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a current menu posted at the beginning of each week.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [a few outdoor toys and no outdoor equipment age appropriate for all ages and an adequate amount]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the outdoor playground with a few outdoor toys and no outdoor equipment. The outdoor equipment the provider previously used was removed from the playground. The outdoor toys included a play kitchen, two tricycles, small balls to include football, soccer ball, bouncy ball, a plastic seesaw and an infant activity table push toy. There was also a water table observed with no water and a small sand box with no sand present. The specialist advised the provider that the current outdoor toys are not age appropriate for the older children enrolled ages three and up as well there is not an adequate amount of outdoor activiti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was observed offering care to children in the one year old classroom but the staff has not completed any school readiness pre service training prior to directly supervising children in care. The staff started at the facility on 6/8/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes pre service training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (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 did not have an adequate number of staff trained in CPR on site in direct supervision of children. The staff had 2 staff on site with current CPR, one being the owner. The provider added one staff in the one year old classroom who is also trained in CPR totaling to 3 staff at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an adequate of staff trained in CPR on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (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 did not have an adequate number of staff trained in First aid on site in direct supervision of children. The staff had 2 staff on site with current First aid, one being the owner. The provider added one staff in the one year old classroom who is also trained in CPR totaling to 3 staff at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an adequate of staff trained in First aid on site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental on the supplemental with no Immunization record on file. Child 1 started at the facility on 5/12/2026. Child 2 started at the facility on 5/11/2026. The children did not have Immunization records on file within 30 days of enrollment. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization records on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental on the supplemental with no medical physical on file. The child did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current medical physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a Child abuse and neglect form on file. The staff started at the facility on 6/8/2026. The provider immediately had the staff sign the required form at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff signs a child abuse and neglect form and places it on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 provider failed to verify past 5 year work history for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The provider advised that she verified the employment history, but no documentation was on file. TA was provided to ensure that the employment history with all required details are verified with documentation on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendance either not completed, attendance did not accompany the group of children when outdoors or all children present were not accounted for on the classroom roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the multiple classrooms with attendance either not completed, attendance did not accompany the group of children when outdoors or all children present were not accounted for on the classroom roster. In the one year old classroom there was no classroom roster completed. The provider completed attendance at time of inspection. The mixed classroom of three through six year old children had 12 children signed in but 16 children present. The staff immediately corrected the attendance and signed in the additional children on the roster. The two year old classroom did not have attendance present when outside on the playgro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed throughout all of the classrooms in the facility during nap time children were not spaced out 18 inches apart from one another. The provider had staff in each classroom to space children adequately apart during time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the children are placed 18 inches apart during nap time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have an approved fire inspection completed annually. The facility last completed a fire drill 12/12/2024 but did not complete a current fire inspection until 1/16/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the facility completes an annual fire inspection. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___1/5/2026__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on __5/19/2025___________ and a weather drill conducted on _____12/11/2025____. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on __July__ 2025. A fire drill was conducted today in t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 a box of individually wrapped Yogurt packages in the refrigerator with a best by date of 1/11/2026. The provider planned to serve yogurt as todays afternoon snack. The yogurt was discarded at time of inspection. There was another box of yogurt that were still in date that was offered at snack on todays date during time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that expired or out of date food items are not offered to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple incident/accident reports that were not signed or dated by a parent/guardian or approved pick up person on the date the incident occurred. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has fully completed incident/accident reports signed or dated by a parent/guardian by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider placed two advertising signage in the front of the facilitys building with the license number not present. The first sign observed was on the white fencing to the left of the front door and the second sign observed was over the front door which included the facilitys name/logo. The specialist reminded the provider that the license number must be added onto all advertising. The provider immediately placed the license number on both signs at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the license number is included on all advertising.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: 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 ceiling in the food preparation area near the light fixture with cracks and paint cracked and peeling. The provider previous had a light cover covering the light fixture but it was recently damaged and removed. The light bulbs in the kitchen were observed in a plastic protector sleeve. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling is repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed on the playground with standing water on the outdoor equipment. Specialist previously observed during ratio the one and two year old children on the playground. Also, observed was a wood slate on the ground near the sandbox with small nails protruding. As well as vines near the large tree on the playground creating a trip hazard to children and last tree branches on the playground that may cause a potential hazard. The provider immediately eliminated all of the potential hazards to include the standing water, on outdoor play equipment, the wood slate with nails, and vines from tree branches at time of inspection. TA ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the black upright refrigerator/freezer combo in the kitchen in the freezer with no thermometer. The provider placed a thermometer from the staff mini refrigerator at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that freezers have a thermometer present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few plush toys in the one year old classroom that were stained with light staining and in need of cleaning to ensure toys are maintained in a sanitary manner. The toys were immediately removed from the classroom and provider advised they will be cleaned and later returned to the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the indoor toys and furnishings are maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization record on file. The child started at the facility on 8/25/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization form on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplementals Immunization records expired. Child 1s form expired on 9/30/2025. Child 2s form expired on 9/11/025. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization records on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file. The child started at the facility on 8/25/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with a Child Abuse and Neglect form dated 10/15/2024. The provider signed a current form dated on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form is signed annually and placed on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 6 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [specialist observed the mixed ages classroom of two through four year old children with the attendance reflecting 5 children signed in but 7 children present in the classroom.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the mixed ages classroom of two through four year old children with the attendance reflecting 5 children signed in but 7 children present in the classroom. The specialist advised that all children present must be accounted for on the classrooms attendance roster. The provider had the staff add the additional children present to the roster at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children present are accounted for on the classroom roster and attendance accompanies the children. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
- On September 19, 2025, the provider emailed the Licensing specialist notice that the facility is still without a credentialed director. The provider is aware that a director is required to meet compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a credentialed director by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old children in the classroom during nap time while conducting ratio not spaced 18 inches apart on their mats. The specialist advised the staff that children must be spaced 18 inches apart on mats. The specialist asked the staff to arrange as much floor space as possible. The staff and provider determined that only 5 of the 6 children could nap in the classroom at that time and with the available floor space. One two year old child was removed from the classroom at time of inspection and placed into a different classroom to nap for the remainder of naptime. The children were spaced out with adequate spacing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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
- On March 24, 2025, the director notified the Licensing specialist that the facility lost their credentialed director on March 19, 2025. As of March 20, 2025, the facility did not have a credentialed director and as of todays date the facility still does not have a director. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a credentialed director by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no planned activities daily schedule posted for the large classroom to the left side of the facility with four through six year old children and thirteen. The classroom is used currently as a summer camp children in care. TA was provided to ensure that a daily schedule is posted in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
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 television posted on the wall in the large classroom to the left side of the facility with the cord hanging plugged into the wall lower to the ground. The specialist advised the provider to secure the cord in place to eliminate a potential safety hazard. The provider immediately purchased a cord covering and placed it over the cord at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure the potential hazard is eliminated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 the kitchen half door open that connects to the first classroom from the entrance with two and three year old children. The specialist noticed the door unlocked and also a mop bucket filled with bleach water and a mop. The specialist immediately advised the provider that after exiting the kitchen staff must lock the half door at all times to ensure the children in care do not access the food preparation area with potential access to hazardous material. The provider closed and locked the half door at time of inspection and removed the mop bucket with water at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that potenti ... [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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguishers throughout the building were not retagged and serviced annually. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on April 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are tagged and serviced by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food contact surfaces were not smooth or nonabsorbent to include unsealed cracks and seams. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.2. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the flooring underneath the facilitys large upright refrigerator/freezer combo in the food preparation with floor tiles missing. The specialist advised the provider that the floor will need to be replaced with flooring. TA was provided to ensure that the floor in the food preparation area is repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no thermometer in the freezer of the upright refrigerator/freezer in the food preparation area. The provider placed a thermometer in the freezer at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the freezer has a thermometer at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
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 the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a training course within 90 days of employment in the industry. The staff started at the facility and in the industry on 2/5/2025. The staff started training prior to starting in the industry on 1/31/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts a training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the specialist determined that the facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel on site needed for number of staff. The specialist determined only one staff possessed CPR training at the facility. The provider advised the specialist that the staff completed CPR training as a group and the provider was emailed on today's date the CPR training cards as documentation of completed training. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has an adequate number of staff training in CPR by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the specialist determined that the facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel on site needed for number of staff that possess First aid training. The specialist determined only one staff possessed First aid training at the facility. The provider advised the specialist that the staff completed CPR training as a group and the provider was emailed on today's date the CPR training cards as documentation of completed training. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has an adequate number of staff training in First aid by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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 inspection, the specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization form, expired as of 1/24/2025. The provider advised that the parent of the child emailed an updated copy of the childs Immunization form at time of inspection. The updated form was complete K-12 on 5/29/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization records on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the specialist determined that all of the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have completed applications on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have completed applications for employment on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 10 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that all children are accurately accounted for on classroom rosters throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show that there were instances where children were not correctly accounted for on classroom rosters. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now maintains accurate attendance tracking.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that staff members always remain with their assigned group of children, even when they need to step away for tasks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted an instance where children were left unattended while a staff member stepped away. This question helps parents understand the center's current supervision protocols.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that you maintain the required number of staff members trained in first aid and CPR on-site at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2026 indicate that there was a time when the facility did not have enough staff trained in first aid on-site. This question allows the director to explain how they now manage staff training coverage.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying and documenting the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 show that documentation for verifying past work history was missing for some staff. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures thorough background screening and recordkeeping.
- Context
- Correction is due by July 23, 2026.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children have their required health and immunization records on file shortly after they enroll?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of missing or expired health and immunization documentation over several reports. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining these important records.
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