Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.1
- Local median
- 0.88
Southside Learning Center Inc
4820 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33813
- License:
- C10PO0658
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 101
- License expiration:
- September 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
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Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Southside Learning Center Inc from January 9, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 10, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 44
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33813
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024September 3, 2024January 14, 2026May 11, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023October 23, 2023January 17, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023January 17, 2024January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 vent in the outside (VPK girls) bathroom that was clogged with dust, and debris. The facility has until the due date to have this and any other vents cleaned. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a broken electrical outlet in the outside (VPK girls) bathroom. This leaves the wires exposed; and could be an electrocution hazard. The facility has until the due date to have this outlet replaced. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the flooring in the three year old classroom near the hand washing sink cracked with some small gaps and indented. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 Licensing specialist observed a few childrens mats throughout the facility in the one year old classroom, three year old classroom and VPK classroom that were observed torn, exposing the foam cushion causing the mats to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats are replaced and have an impermeable surface by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF introductory 40 hour training within 12 months of working in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry in August of 2020. The staff left the industry in 2021 then returned when she was hired at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains 40 hour training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required 5 hour literacy training course within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry in August of 2020. The staff left the industry in 2021 then returned when she was hired at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes 5 hour literacy training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of hire at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes safe sleep training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required preservice training prior to unsupervised contact or care with children or within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff 1 did not complete all required courses. The staff still needs to complete, Child Development in the school readiness program. The provider immediately had staff 1 complete the training course at time of inspection on today's date. Staff 1 started at the facility on 5/12/2025. Staff 2 has not completed any preservice courses. Staff 2 started at the facility on 12/3/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record. The form had an expiration date of 4/30/2025. The child started at the facility on 9/9/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment at the facility. Child 1 started at the facility on 9/92025. Child 2 started at the facility on 9/26/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current medical physicals on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3 year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, information obtained through interview revealed a child in the 3 year old age group was left outside on the playground without supervision. The child was found when the parent came to sign them out. Provider advised to ensure all children in care are supervised adequately their entire attendance to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved once the child was back in supervision; all children were in direct supervision during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of complaint inspection, information obtained through interview revealed the provider did not write an incident report documenting a child was left unsupervised on the playground. The child was found by their teacher and parent; when parent arrived to sign the child out, they had to go throughout the facility looking in all the classrooms. Eventually the teacher told them they were recently outside on the playground. The child was found by the parent/teacher still playing on the playground. The provider is advised to document all incident on reports to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [were outside on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, information obtained through interview, revealed that the teacher on the playground did not have an attendance roster accompany the children she was supervising. The teacher stated she did not have attendance documentation of the school agers that day a child was left outside on the playground. It was advised to the provider to ensure that attendance is taken with them when they leave the building for any reason to maintain compliance of this standard (playground, fire drills etc). The noncompliance was resolved once the children returned to the building; attendance was present and accurate during the commencement of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S. Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the interview, the teacher reported to the department that she had immediately went to look for the child, as she noticed he was missing and the parent was coming in at that moment and they found the child waiting by the door within a few seconds of returning from outside with the entire class. The parent's recollection/perspective was vastly different. That he and the teacher went through the entire facility's rooms searching for the child in the kitchen area, and closets. Not until he asked where the child could be did she recall they had come from outside. Upon going outside, the child was still playing alone on the equipment outside, not waiting by the door ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old children with an ipad in the classroom propped on the window seal playing a video lullaby. The counselor advised the staff that children under two years old can not have any media while in care. The staff immediately turned the ipad around to block the on and had the children just listen to the music at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care under the age of two years old are not offered any media.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
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 back restrooms near the VPK classroom with urine on the toilet seat and on the bottom corners of the toilet and also feces in the toilet bowl that was smeared and leftover from a child using the restroom. The counselor also observed the air conditioning vents in the VPK and school age classroom with dust build up on the vents that needed to be cleaned. The staff cleaned the areas at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 childs mat in the VPK classroom that was torn with tears and not impermeable. The provider had an extra mat on hand and immediately switched out the childs mat with a new mat that was impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens nap mats are impermeable.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[facility failed to conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of August 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of August 2024. The provider advised that she was planning to do it the end of the month but did not. A fire drill was conducted today at time of inspection, the provider used todays fire drill as a make up and understands that another fire drill must be conducted this month to count for September 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the facility conducts and documents monthly fire drills each month. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on _____7/31/2024________. The provider conducted a l ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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 the electrical outlets not covered throughout the facility. In the three year old classroom an outlet was not covered near the wall where the nap mats are stored. As well as the school aged classroom there was outlets not covered. The provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered at all times when in reach of children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A platform used by children was not, safely constructed with an impermeable surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the platform used by two year old children in the restroom attached to the two year old classroom with a children sized potty seat connected to stairs not impermeable it was torn and ripped with the foam cushion exposed and stained. The staff advised that the facility will order a new seat. Provider confirmed that she ordered a new potty seat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that toilets and potty seats for children remain impermeable to ensure it is sanitary for use.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Green climbing equipment dome]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the green climbing dome outdoor equipment on the older childrens playground with paint chipping and rust present on the bars. TA was provided to ensure that provider repaints the equipment to ensure that no rust is present by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given and also due to inclement current weather recently.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental with an expired Immunization record on file. The form expired as of 1/10/2024 (child 1), The other form expired as of 12/27/2023 (child 2) Also, an additional form was expired as of 12/30/2023 (child 3) As well as another form expired as of 1/16/2024 (child 4). TA was provided to ensure that the children have a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a physical medical form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current physical medical forms on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental with the physical medial form expired as of 12/23/2021. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current physical form good for two years of the date signed on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child Abuse and Neglect forms not signed annually. The last form was signed 1/13/2023. The provider had staff that was present at time of inspection sign a current Child Abuse and Neglect form dated today at time of inspection. Remaining staff still needs to sign form. TA was provided to ensure that Child Abuse and Neglect forms are maintained on file current and signed annually at all times. Counselor reviewed all 15 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all stationary outdoor equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the stationary equipment on the older childrens playground did not meet the 6 inches in depth and 6 feet perimeter requirement. The green slide measured at 2 inches, the swings attached to the large play equipment measured at almost 3 inches, the green slide climbing equipment with swings attached measured at 1 inch, the metal slide measured at 2 inches, the monkey bars measured at 3 inches and the green climbing apparatus measured at 4 inches of mulch. TA was provided to ensure that the provider add more of the resilient surface in that of mulch to the stationary outdoor equipment by the due date to meet the requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the one year old, three year old and VPK classrooms with children napping with a distance that was not 18 inches apart. Counselor advised staff that the requirement of 18 inches apart must be met and maintained while children are napping. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the nap requirements are met.
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D (Section 10.4, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed multiple children sleeping near furniture and structures within the classrooms as well as near chairs that are stacked. Counselor advised staff and provider that children are not allowed to sleep under or against furniture. Counselor explained the hazard this creates and provider stated they understood and reiterated to staff the requirements in the moment. Staff moved stacked chairs and moved children's mats from up against furniture while children were sleeping in that moment. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that children are not sleeping near or under furniture that can be a hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
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 several food items that were expired. The slim jim's were expired as of 7/14/23, the individually bagged pretzels and chips were expired as of 8/12/23 and 8/15/23, the strawberry jelly was expired as of 9/10/23, the Silk milk provided by a parent for a child with an allergy was expired as of 9/7/23 and butter was expired as of 4/5/23. Provider immediately discarded of all expired foods. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that dates are checked frequently and that expired 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed frozen foods stored in the upright freezer in the kitchen that was not labeled with the food item name or expiration date. Technical assistance was provided to label and date food items if stored removed from the original package.
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary equipment on the older children's playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the protective ground covering of mulch not meeting 6 inches in depth near all stationary equipment on the older childrens playground. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that ground covering is maintained and meeting the requirement by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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, counselor determined that several child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an annual refresher of exposure plan documented on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a refresher is documented for all staff after the initial exposure training at the time of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's daily indoor/outdoor checklist and observed the only dates documented were from May 18, 2023 - May 28, 2023. No documentation was recorded for the month of June 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider that daily indoor/outdoor checks must be completed and documented on the sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the last entry was still March 2023. No additional documentation was recorded since that date. Technical assistance was given to the provider that monthly checks must be completed and documented on the log.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both of the facility's transportation vehicles with tag #'s AT8-2ST and 515-NSG. The vehicle with tag # AT8-2ST alarm system is inoperable. The provider stated a door cable broke in the rear of the vehicle and the system was temporarily disabled. The vehicle with tag # 515-NSG has a system that activates, but no audible alarm sounds. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarms repaired/reactivated/replaced prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of April 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all daily attendance sheets and observed that the children listed on the supplemental were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [a second sweep signature on 1 day.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, transportation logs were reviewed since the last inspection and the CCR counselor observed on 9/9/22, during the afternoon run, there was not second signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files A - H and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [a brochure was observed expired.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files A - H and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an influenza brochure that was expired. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the influenza brochure must be distributed annually between August 1 and September 30.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A 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 did not have a Supplement to the Child Care Facility form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 describe your current process for ensuring that facility maintenance needs, such as electrical or structural repairs, are identified and addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show a finding regarding an electrical outlet in need of repair. Asking about the center's maintenance process helps clarify how the facility ensures ongoing physical upkeep.
- Context
- The facility has until June 10, 2026, to complete the repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all children's health and immunization records remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that documentation of student health and immunization records has been a repeated topic across multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the administrative procedures in place to keep these files updated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the cleanliness of facility areas, including vents and restrooms, to ensure they meet standards on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility cleanliness, including specific mentions of vents and restrooms, has been a recurring topic in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's routine cleaning schedule and oversight.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is essential for maintaining a high-quality environment. This question helps parents understand how the center manages personnel compliance and ongoing professional development.
General question
How often do you conduct safety checks on outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular equipment inspections are vital for the safety of children during outdoor play. This question provides insight into how the center proactively manages the maintenance of its play areas.