Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.65
- Local median
- 0.88
Precious Children In The Highlands Preschool
1010 Lake Miriam Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
- License:
- C10PO0622
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 224
- License expiration:
- October 30, 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 inspectionMarch 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Precious Children In The Highlands Preschool from February 27, 2023 through March 5, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 25, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of March 26, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33813
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 5%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.05
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 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
July 9, 2024October 22, 2024February 7, 2025July 7, 2025October 27, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 did not have documentation of 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 March 26, 2026
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
- 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 specialist observed in the Penguins classroom; the gate separating the children from the supply area was broken. The provider has until the due date to have this fixed. The provider has already stated the part has been ordered for the gate. At the time of the replacement and reinspection; the facility will then return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed while reviewing staff files; there was a staff that has been out of child care well over 90 days and did not have a BGS updated. The provider has until the due date to have the staff member rescreened. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by November 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a couple children's mats that were torn in several places and needed to be replaced. The provider replaced both mats immediately and this returned the facility back to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed toys on a diaper changing station in the sea turtles room. The provider removed the toy immediately; the specialist reminded the staff that it is not sanitary for toys to be in or on the area where diapers are being changed. Also the toys should be sanitized if this occurs again. The facility was returned to compliance for this standard once the toy was removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 specialist reviewed files, and there was a staff member that began 1/17/25; and should have begun introductory training by 4/17/25. As of the date of the inspection 7/7/25 the staff has not begun introductory training. The staff has until the due date to have the training complete and return this standard to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a/c vents in the VPK, and three year old room; that was in need of cleaning. The provider has until the due date to have these vents cleaned free of dust. This action will return them to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerator/ freezer combos in both VPK classrooms in the portables with stains and debris that needed to be cleaned. The staff immediately cleaned the refrigerators at time of inspection. The counselor suggested adding the refrigerators to the classrooms cleaning logs to ensure compliance going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerators are clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed some of the scooters and tricycles on the preschool playground with rust present and needing to be repainted. The provider immediately removed the play equipment temporarily until they are repainted. The counselor also observed multicolored large play equipment near the steps with paint chipped and exposing the metal edges that were starting to rust. Also, the counselor observed on the school aged playground the green metal ball game had paint chipping on the metal bar and needs to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the rust is eliminated and the equipment is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens mats in the VPK classroom called Penguins that were not impermeable. The mats were observed torn with tears with the foam cushion exposed causing the mats to not be impermeable. The provider had extra mats on hand and replaced he mats at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the intake air vent and the other air vents were in need of cleaning. TA was provided to clean the vent monthly.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the CCR counselor was present putting them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child was given [peanut butter crackers] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Counselor was advised that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental gave the child listed on the supplemental food that he was allergic to. The facility had the information posted in the classroom and the Child Care Personnel failed to review and refresh her knowledge of allergy inside the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel review the posted list of allergies daily. The standard was brought back into compliance when the facility updated the protocol and made the classroom a peanut free classroom and mandate that all Child Care Personnel review the allergy list and signed that they reviewed it.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-13
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring all staff members have their background screening documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted an instance where documentation for a staff member's background screening was missing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff are current on their annual training regarding the facility's exposure plan?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 identified that some staff lacked documentation for their required annual refresher education on the exposure plan. This question allows the provider to explain how they now monitor and document this specific training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain a regular schedule for cleaning and inspecting facility equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances over the past few years where areas of the facility or specific equipment were found in need of cleaning or repair. Understanding the current maintenance routine provides insight into how the center keeps the environment in good condition.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to ensuring that all play equipment and classroom materials are kept in safe, clean, and usable condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regularly assessing the condition of toys and play areas is essential for a healthy environment. This question helps families understand the center's daily practices for sanitation and equipment upkeep.
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a successful partnership between parents and the center. Learning about how the provider shares updates helps families feel more involved and informed about their child's day.