Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.83
- Local median
- 2.12
Graham's Learning Academy II LLC
1170 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830
- License:
- C10PO0486
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- August 18, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Graham's Learning Academy II LLC from July 21, 2025 through May 5, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of May 1, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
17 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33830
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 5.29
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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 10, 2025April 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed blankets stored in the bathroom. The blankets are stacked on top of each other. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toys are not stored in the restroom that are used for childrens use. Also, toys, equipment, and furnishings must be safe and maintained in a sanitary condition following a routine schedule of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. These items must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately or prior to another childs use if exposed to bodily fluids, such as saliva.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Speicalsit determined that the facility failed to have an annual fire inspection conducted. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/17/25. Technical assistance was provided that a copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. Fire drills were conducted on 8/2925, 9/22/25, 10/17/25, 11/24/25, 12/23/25, 1/16/26. 2/17/26, and 3/3/26. • Emergency preparedness drills conducted on 10/17/25 (lock down), 11/24/25 (inclement weather), 12/23/25 (inclement weather), and 2/17/26 • Fire inspection completed on 1/17/25 • Fire extinguisher serviced April 2025. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [meals was missing a food group]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the children being served milk and cereal for breakfast. Breakfast was missing a food group as breakfast call for 3 food groups to be met. Technical assistance was provided to ensure nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. Provider was encouraged to review Child Care Food Program Meal Pattern for Children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a gallon of milk sitting on a cabinet waiting for children to arrive. Technical assistance was provided that milk and food must not sit out for longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal to avoid contamination and spoilage. This standard was brought back into compliance when the milk was returned to the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. 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, Licensing Specialist observed that facilitys breakfast menu for Wednesday stated milk, pears, and waffles. The facility served milk and cereal. Technical assistance was provided that any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed breastmilk in the mini refrigerator/freezer in the infant classroom were not labeled with childs first and last name. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all breast milk, food, and formula are labeled with childs first and last name. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider labeled the breastmilk. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classrooms (capacity 7 and capacity 5) and the bathroom without handwashing procedures posted. Technical assistance was provided that hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe a diaper changing procedure near the wall mounted diapering area inside the bathroom near the classroom with capacity of 13. Technical assistance was provided to ensure diaper changing procedures are posted. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider posted the diapering procedures. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Child Care Personnel was supposed to start DCF introductory training on or before 3/8/26. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete Early Literacy training within 12 months. Technical assistance was provided that early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years worth of employment). Technical assistance was provided that the employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children arrival and departure times not documented on the forms. Technical assistance was provided that the custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [Empty bottles and a bottle of baby lotion were sitting on the sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed empty bottles on the sink and a full bottle of baby lotion in the infant classroom. The specialist gave TA to the staff as to where the empty bottles and the bottle of lotion should be placed after use. The bottles can either be placed back in the childs bag or cleaned in the kitchen. The bottles and the lotion were removed at the time of the inspection. The lotion can be stored on a shelf when not in use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist was reviewing staff files. At that time one staff members file was not at this second facility. The provider has until the due date to provide the specialist with the employment information of that staff member. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. The specialist reviewed 8/9 staff files. TA was given to the provider as a reminder that anyone who is employed during business hours at this particular facility must have an updated file at the property. •
- Correction status
- Due by January 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
How does the center ensure that daily attendance records for children are consistently accurate and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that arrival and departure times were not always fully documented. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate records for every child in their care.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on May 5, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for maintaining and updating background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the facility's clearinghouse roster was not fully up to date. This question allows parents to learn how the center manages personnel records to ensure all requirements are met.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on May 5, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and employment history checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2026 show that some employment history verifications were not fully documented on file. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for ensuring staff qualifications are properly maintained.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on May 5, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the center's routine for cleaning and storing items like blankets and toys to ensure they remain sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 and April 2026 show multiple findings related to sanitation and the storage of items in classrooms and bathrooms. Asking about current routines helps parents understand how the center keeps play and rest areas clean.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on May 5, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2026 noted an instance where a child's immunization form on file had expired. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages important health documentation for the children in their care.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on May 5, 2026.
Related violations