Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.68
- Local median
- 1.56
YMCA - Activity Club
3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
- License:
- C10PO0671
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 252
- License expiration:
- May 14, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 31 available inspections for YMCA - Activity Club from January 9, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 52 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 9, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.
Two later inspections on April 8, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 31
- Recorded violations
- 52
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
31 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33803
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 3.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023September 10, 2024October 14, 2024January 6, 2025February 19, 2025May 8, 2025January 9, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023October 13, 2023May 3, 2024September 10, 2024January 6, 2025February 19, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023October 13, 2023January 9, 2024April 8, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 12, 2023May 3, 2024June 10, 2024April 8, 2025Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 3, 2024September 10, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 10, 2024January 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
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist found that there are several staff who have not completed their training. • A staff member began on 6/10/21, and should have completed all training by 9/10/22. As of 1/15/26, this staff member has not completed required training. TA was provided to this staff in regards to completing all required training.A staff member began in the industry 3/24/23, and has not complete training. The staff should have completed required training by 6/24/24. As of 1/15/26 the staff has not completed training. TA was given to the provider in regards to this staff completing required training.A staff member began in the industry 9/15/23, and has not ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 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 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 found that there are several staff who have not completed their training. A staff member began in the industry on 6/11/25. This staff should have began her training by 9/11/25. As of 1/15/26, this staff has not began introductory training. TA was given to the staff regarding beginning introductory training. A staff member began in the industry 7/3/25, and has not begun introductory training. Training should have began by 10/3/25. As of 1/15/26, the staff member has not begun any training. TA was provided in regards to the staff beginning introductory training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured in that [there was not an option given for the children to have outdoor time; there needs to be an area designated for the children due to the current location being under construction]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, A, B, C, D, F, G, H General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there is construction being conducted at the facility and the playground area is affected. At this time the specialist was advised by the provider that the children have their activity time in an indoor gym. The children do not go outside for the time being. The provider has until the due date to acquire an area outside for the children to have play time. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [the staff member did not have transportation training]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a staff member has been a driver since at least 1/1/25; and had not taken the transportation training. This has now been completed as of 5/8/25. Therefore, the facility is back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection the specialist was unable to review the insurance for the vans due to there being no one at the facility who could locate them. The facility has until the due date to provide vans' insurance so that they can be returned to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a bottle of disinfectant cleaner sitting next to the classroom sink in VPK A. This was removed at the request of the specialist, and the provider reminded to keep all chemicals out of reach of children or locked in a cabinet when not being used.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a staff member that was in need of an updated CAAN. The last signed for this staff member was 2/22/24. The provider has until the due date to provide the specialist with an updated CAAN. This will return the facility back to compliance for this standard
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- As of this reinspection, a staff member that began on 9/16/24 has not completed any training. She currently still employed but will not be on the roster until she has completed her training. Specialist was unable to verify in the file, because the Director was not in the office; and they were unable to be located by the attending staff. Possible confirmation of this information was given to the specialist via telephone. Waiting to receive information in writing from the Director upon return.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- New Employee needed to be added but missing 5131 and previous work history. Due date given to provider to have this information and that will return the facility back to compliance
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee is missing copies of her BGS, 5 yr work history is not completed. The provider has until the due date to have this information completed and in the file. This will return them back to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Citation from continuation of 1/6/25 inspection: At the time of this second inspection, the specialist observed that the bottom of the toilet seat in VPK room 1 was stained. It appears that it is stained from water and wear over time. TA to possibly get a new toilet seat. The facility has until the due date to clean or replace the toilet seat.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-10
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the month of December 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed the fire drill log. The facility has not completed a fire drill since November 2024. The facility has until the due date to at minimum complete a January and February 2025 fire drill to be returned to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Third employee has been employed since 9/16/24 and has not begun her training by the 90 day mark (12/19/24). All of this will need to be completed by due date to return to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- New Employee needed to be added but missing 5131 and previous work history. Due date given to provider to have this information and that will return the facility back to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee is missing copies of her BGS, 5 yr work history is not completed. The provider has until the due date to have this information completed and in the file. This will return them back to compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental still did not complete the required DCF 40-hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
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 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
- The staff listed in the supplemental still did not start the DCF 40-hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
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
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental still did not complete the 5-hour literacy.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there is a large area in the hallway to the playground that has peeling paint. TA was provided to sand and paint the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the large stationary play equipment has several areas with rust exposure. TA was provided to sand and paint the area that are rusty.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the water bottles/containers were not labeled properly. TA was provided that the water bottles/containers must have the child's filrst and alst names. and water containers has the child's
- 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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 6/5/23 and started the required DCF 40-hour training on 9/5/23. The training should have been completed by 9/5/24.TA was provided that the staff should have completed the required training in 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
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 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
- The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 5/27/24 and has not started the required DCF 40-hour training in the first 90 days. TA was provided that the staff must start the DCF 40 hours in the first 90 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
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)
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 6/5/23 and should have completed the training by 6/5/24. TA was provided that the 5 hour literacy must be completed in 12 months from start date of industry.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have a completed in-service log for the 23-24 year. TA was provided that the 10 in-service hours must be completed annually and documented on the in-service log.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed in the supplemental did not have a five-year work history in their file. TA was provided that they need the last 5 years of employment, and they must be verified by the provider.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 licensing specialist reviewed the facility's transportation vehicle with tag # X1876E and observed the vehicle's alarm does not activate nor does the alarm sound. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/replaced prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 all of the facility's transportation vehicles. The buses with tag #EFQ-R33 and X1876E alarm system did not activate and no audible siren. horn or other audio alarm activated that could be heard from 500 feet. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/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 and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's menu and observed there was no date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the menu prior to the due date and was reminded that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff 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 given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files M - Z and determined the child(ren) listed on the supplemental had incomplete enrollment documents in their file. (no date of birth, start date and/or supplemental. Technical assistance was given to the provider to amend the electronic form or supplemental information form to include an enrollment/start date and date of birth and also add the missing supplement forms prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental was still missing an employment application. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete an employment application prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (not a full 5-years' worth of employment - staff has additional employers on background screening). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [driver, second signature, time in and/or time off vehicle on multiple days.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed the child(ren) listed on the supplemental were missing time off or on the vehicle, driver and/or second sweep signature on multiple days. 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 vehi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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
- 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 the required 40-hour DCF training within 12 months, not to exceed 15 months. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start and complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an employment application in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff 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 given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that an abuse & neglect check was completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the report prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the provider stated they still do not have a passed fire inspection. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the Counselor reviewed the vehicle safety alarm for the vehicles with tag #'s AU7-5ZR, LYT-WO9, EFQ-R86, X1876E, EFQ-R33 and X7996E. The bus with tag # LYT-WO9 had an alarm that was not functioning correctly. The system was shutting itself off soon after activating. The provider removed the vehicle from the property and transferred to another location while the counselor was still present placing them back into compliance for this standard. The remaining vehicles were in proper working order and in accordance with the alarm requirements.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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 and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor 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 2, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated the facility does not have an approved fire inspection and is awaiting the sprinkler system maintenance personnel to come and clean the sprinkler heads prior to the fire marshal signing the inspection. The last inspection was passed on 3/21/22. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 4/28/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 3/16/23 (lockdown) and 1/31/23 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in April 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 [a section of the climbing equipment was observed with the protective covering broken and rust underneath.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a section of the climbing equipment near the "bridge" that had an area of the protective coating that was torn/broken and had rust underneath. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the section of equipment prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2021 - 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training of the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review and document with the staff 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 June 2, 2023
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- 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 (Section 19.4, number 3) 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 expired Child Abuse & Neglect forms in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date. Additional technical support specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff 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 given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 all 5 of the facility's transportation vehicles. (tag #'s X5380B, LYT-W10, EFQ- R33, LYT-WO9 and X7996E. The bus with tag #X5380B alarm system activates, however, no audible siren. horn or other audio alarm activates that can be heard from 500 feet. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/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 and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of December 2022.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of December 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 conduct a monthly inspection during the month of December 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that monthly inspections must be completed each month.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection show that a cleaning product was found accessible to children in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols for hazardous materials.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that all transportation vehicles have valid insurance documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that transportation documentation and vehicle safety have been a recurring topic in multiple reports, including a finding regarding missing insurance documentation in April 2025. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the facility maintains these records.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the steps you take to ensure all new staff members complete their required background screening and employment history documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that background screening and employment history documentation have been a repeated topic across several inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages personnel file requirements.
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Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date on their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 and other previous reports indicate that staff training completion is a repeated topic. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for monitoring staff development.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that all areas of the facility, including restrooms, are kept clean and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that facility maintenance and sanitation have been noted in past reports. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains a clean environment for children.
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