Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.21
- Local median
- 1.5
Berkley Charter School
5240 Berkley Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823
- License:
- C10PO0553
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- October 20, 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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Berkley Charter School from February 14, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 6, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of March 6, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 19, 2026 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33823
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 3.79
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023February 14, 2024May 17, 2024October 7, 2024October 10, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024October 7, 2024May 6, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 17, 2024May 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication for the child listed on the supplemental stored in the nurses office at the facility. The provider failed to have documentation child care personnel educated on proper administration procedures for the childs medication. The facility has a form that meets requirement, but the form was not signed by at least 3 recommended staff and the parents. TA was provided to ensure that documentation of education on proper procedures is on file by the due date for the child and specific medication stored.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to complete an approved annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 9/20/2024. The provider explained that this year did not occur how it typically has in previous years with scheduling a fire inspection. The past fire inspection have been completed in either August or September. The provider noticed in mid September a few days before the inspection was due that once had not been completed and reached out to the Fire Marshall. The provider also reached out yesterday to the Marshall after Licensing specialist requested a copy. The provider advised the fire department w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the exposure plan training for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental last completed 8/5/2025 but was previously completed 8/1/2024. The training was completed but it was not completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training refresher is completed annually and placed on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the bungalow to the right side four and five year old classroom a few ceiling tiles that were stained with wet stains located above the refrigerator and long then ceiling above the windows on the opposite side of the classroom. The provider immediately reached out to maintenance to replace the ceiling tiles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility to include ceiling tiles are clean and in good condition.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 [thefacilityfailedtohaveparentsofallenrolledchildrenacknowledgethe DistracteddriverbrochureforthemonthofApril2025. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- 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. The facility will be closed soon for the summer, the last day of school is 5/29/2025. 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 32 childrens files of the 97 children enrolled at the facility. (C-Z, PM and A-G, All)
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens water bottles provided from home either not labeled or only labeled with the childs first initial and full last name. The provider had staff label all of the childrens bottles and cups with full first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that childrens water bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete at least 10 in service hours for past fiscal year 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. The staff completed 8 hours for the year before the deadline. The provider advised that the staff has already completed 10 hours for the current fiscal year. The provider used 2 hours of training as make up hours for the past fiscal year and documented the hours on the log at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel completed at least 10 hours of in service and log hours on the training log and keep on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the required from Child abuse and neglect form annually. The form was signed previously last year on 3/24/2023 and was last signed on 5/1/2024. The form was signed but late. TA was provided to ensure that the Child abuse and neglect form is signed annually. Counselor reviewed all 17 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed paint peeling on the wall to the right of the restroom door in the three year old classroom towards the bottom next to a sleeping child. The counselor saw that the wall paper was missing and needed to be repaired. The provider advised that they will have the area sanded down and repainted as soon as possible, by next week. The provider also advised that the last day of school is next Friday 5/24/2024 and is also early dismissal. TA was provided to ensure that the area is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food in one of the four and five year old classrooms and also in the three year old classroom. There were expired Welchs fruit snacks in the four and five year old classroom, expired as of 1/22/2024. Also, there were Ritz crackers expired as of 2/12/2024 in the three year old classroom. The provider discarded of both food items at time of inspection in the garbage. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the hand washing signs posted in the cafeteria restrooms used by the three year old classroom was missing the requirement to include when to wash your hands. The provider posted a new hand washing sign provided by the counselor that included both when and how to wash your hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the hand washing procedures are posted at all times to include both when and how to wash your hands.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel did not have documentation of current blood borne pathogen training and/or training not completed annually. Staff 1 did not complete training for exposure plan annually. Staff last completed training 8/16/2022. Staff 2 did not complete exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility on 4/3/2024. The provider also advised that the last day of school is next Friday 5/24/2024 and is also early dismissal. TA was provided to ensure that staff has documentation of completed training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 3/24/2023. The current form on file was signed on 5/1/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the form is signed annually each year. Counselor reviewed all 18 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the portable four year old classroom an electrical outlet uncovered behind the childrens desk near the cubbies. The counselor advised the provider that the electrical outlet needed to be covered. The staff in the classroom stated that the cleaning company often uses the outlet and forgets the cover it. Staff pointed out the cover laying near the outlet on top of the cubie shelving and placed it in the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets in reach of children remain covered at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few of the childrens water bottles in the three year old classroom that were not labeled. Counselor advised provider that bottles provided from parents must be labeled with the childs first and last name. Staff immediately labeled the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles are labeled with the childrens first and last name at all times and maintained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired snack foods in the four and five year old classroom refrigerator. Counselor observed mozzarella cheese sticks expired as of 8/26/2023 as well as yogurt pouches that were expired as of 9/21/2023. The provider immediately discarded of the food items. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that facility follows the manufacturers date of expiration to ensure expired food is 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: 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 [the snack menu did not include two different food groups]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the am snack meal in the half day classroom of four year olds with a snack menu that did not offer at least two different food groups. The counselor advised provider to review all snack meals to ensure all menus are updated to reflect 2 food groups per snack offered in each classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the snack menu meet the nutritional guidelines by the due date. Provider was explained in more details more information regarding the reference in the facility handbook of this requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple water bottles provided by the parents that were not labeled with childrens first and last names. Staff immediately labeled childrens bottles with first and last names. Licensing advised staff that if parent do not label the bottles that staff would need to ensure the requirement is met. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all water bottles provided by the parents are labeled with childrens first and last names.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [inhaler, nasal spray, and neosporin ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a bag of prescription and non-prescription medications in a shelf in a 4-year-old to 5-year- old without Authorization for Prescription and non-prescription medication on file. Director advised that the medication belongs to a Child Care Personnel child that attends the middle school. Technical assistance provided to ensure written authorization prior to provided medication to children in care. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Director removed the medication out the classroom. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not dispense medication to children, including diaper rash cream, sunscreen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental had 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 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 [the brochure was signed in March ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a Distracted Adult brochure in their file from April 2023. The brochures were given to parents/guardian but in March. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September and a copy placed in the child's file. Provider advised that that 95 children are enrolled, Counselor reviewed all childrens files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed loose bolts on the blue and red plane on the playground and there were also several rust spots on the equipment observed. Technical assistance was provided to ensure bolts are tightened and fastened correctly and rust spots are painted.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed 2 fire extinguishers in the portable classrooms (3's and 4's) that were tagged for January 2022, which are expired and were not retagged timely. Technical assistance was provided to ensure fire extinguishers are serviced and retagged timely.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 explain the current process for ensuring staff are fully trained and documented before administering medication to a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection show that documentation for staff training on medication administration procedures was missing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures all staff are properly educated and documented for this responsibility.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on June 2, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center stay on top of scheduling and maintaining current annual fire safety inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection on file. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages its regulatory deadlines and safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for ensuring that all staff receive their required annual health and safety training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where documentation for required annual staff training, such as exposure plan refreshers, was not up to date. This question helps parents understand the facility's current approach to keeping staff certifications current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain its classrooms and common areas to ensure they stay in good repair and clean for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from various inspections indicate past findings related to facility maintenance, such as ceiling tile conditions and wall repairs. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes the physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required enrollment and personnel forms are completed and updated annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted occasional gaps in documentation for annual forms, such as distracted driver acknowledgments and child abuse reporting forms. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to ensure all required paperwork is maintained.
Related violations