Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.43
- Local median
- 1.95
Alpha Bright Children Learning Center
438 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
- License:
- C10PO0722
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- December 5, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Alpha Bright Children Learning Center from April 3, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 51 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 7, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 6, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
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
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 51
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 6
7 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33815
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 4.38
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 9 inspections, with 14 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023April 1, 2024July 26, 2024March 31, 2025May 8, 2025August 1, 2025November 19, 2025April 6, 2026May 7, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023April 1, 2024July 26, 2024April 6, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023July 26, 2024November 19, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023July 26, 2024November 19, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023July 26, 2024March 31, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 1, 2023November 17, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the lighting in the classrooms was checked and observed it still did not meet the minimum 20-foot candles. The classrooms measured: The rear classroom measured 14.66-foot candles. • The infant/1-year-old classroom measured 15.7-foot candles. • The 1-year-old classroom measured 12.66-foot candles. • The 2 & 3-year-old classroom measured 13.74-foot candles. • Technical assistance was given to the provider to add brighter bulbs, fixtures or additional lighting in the classrooms with brighter lighting to ensure the facility maintains 20-foot candles in all areas prior to the due date. Note: the owner called while the specialist was present advisin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the lighting measured: The rear classroom measured 22.9-foot candles. • The infant/1-year-old classroom measured 51.5-foot candles. (directly under lights) • The 1-year-old classroom measured 46.9-foot candles. • The 2 & 3-year-old classroom measured 31.5-foot candles. • The VPK classroom measured 29-foot candles. • Technical assistance was given to the provider to add brighter bulbs, fixtures or additional lighting in the classrooms with brighter lighting to ensure the facility maintains 50-foot candles over work areas for reading, homework, painting and other close work areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. The classrooms measured: The rear classroom measured 10.15-foot candles. • The infant/1-year-old classroom measured 9.47-foot candles in the corner by the half door. • The 1-year-old classroom measured 16.77-foot candles • The 2 & 3-year-old classroom measured 17.24-foot candles • The VPK classroom measured 30.1-foot candles • Technical assistance was given to the provider to add brighter bulbs, fixtures or additional lighting in the classrooms with brighter lighting to ensure the facility maintains 20-foot candles in all areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. The classrooms measured: The rear classroom measured 20.1-foot candles. • The infant/1-year-old classroom measured 43.6-foot candles. • The 1-year-old classroom measured 48.6-foot candles. • The 2 & 3-year-old classroom measured 22.24-foot candles. • The VPK classroom measured 45.2-foot candles • Technical assistance was given to the provider to add brighter bulbs, fixtures or additional lighting in the classrooms with brighter lighting to ensure the facility maintains 50-foot candles over work areas for reading, homework, painting and other close work areas prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 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 had expired 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 May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 10/28/25 and the prior year was completed on 10/18/24. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved and passed fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/6/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 8/28/25 (lockdown) and 6/25/25 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in August 2025. A fire drill was conducted with the licensing specialist using the fire panel, which sounded the alarm.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a torn changing mat in the infant/1-year-old classroom that was torn. The provider replaced the mat while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were 2 staff who were no longer employed and were not removed from the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. tTe provider was reminded that the facility now has 5 days to add or remove staff from the roster in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the 2 & 3-year-old classroom that had a light fixture that was inoperable, and the lighting measured 2.12-foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulb/fixture prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the commencement of the complaint inspection, information obtained revealed a child was disenrolled because the mother did not feel comfortable signing the NDA form that was created as a result of another family making google reviews. The provider was advised to ensure they follow the guidelines of the standards to maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed peeling/missing paint in the rear classroom. The provider painted the areas while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 licensing specialist observed the following: In the VPK classroom, near the front windows was missing an electrical outlet cover 1. In the rear classroom near the kitchen, an area of the wall has peeling paint accessible to the children 2. In the rear classroom, near the kitchen, the top portion of the half door is broken and accessible to the children 3. The half door in the VOK classroom leading to the playground was stuck and would not open 4. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint/replace all abovementioned items prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a TV in the rear classroom mounted to the wall with the power cord hanging and also an AC unit power cord hanging that was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cords to the wall prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the bathroom nearest the playground door and the bathroom by the VPK classroom had light fixtures that were inoperable and/or not bright enough and the lighting measured 4.25-foot candles int the bathroom near the playground door and 3.29-foot candles in the VPK bathroom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: Multiple areas of exposed landscape fabric on the playground 1. A wooden play equipment located under the shade canopy has multiple areas of a black algae like substance (more so on the back panel) 2. Technical assistance was given to the provider to cover or remove the landscape fabric and remove or clean the wooden equipment prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [a changing table was observed with a broken shelf.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the changing table in the infant/1-year-old classroom had a broken center shelf. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace or remove the shelf prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [8 children, (5) infants and (3) 1-year- old's] for [2 staff] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental with 5 infants and (3) 1-year-old's and neither staff has an active staff credential nor is enrolled in a CDA program. This was also confirmed by speaking with both staff who stated they only had their DCF training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have one of the staff obtain staff credentials and/or enroll in a CDA course prior to the due date or reduce the number of children prior to the due date. The provider was encouraged to refer to the School Readiness Handbook, Section 4 for all rules related to group size/staff credentials. Owner/Director/Staff Resp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility not in good repair. The counselor observed a ceiling stain to the left side of the classroom near the restroom, that may have been a water stain. The counselor also noticed a door frame under the stain that was missing drywall and had a nail protruding near the childrens table of the unused classroom in the back for two year old children as well. The provider also observed small holes in the wall behind the toilet in the restroom in the two year old classroom that need to be patched and repainted. The provider advised that a handicap bar was removed. Also, in the three year old classroom under the bulletin board t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [two spray bottles with a substance present not labeled, the staff replied, Mr. Clean disinfectant and a spray bottle containing a yellow substance, the solution was and the staff replied, Lysol. ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mixed two and three year old classroom near the office with two spray bottles with a substance present not labeled. The counselor asked the staff what was in the bottle and the staff replied, Mr. Clean disinfectant. The counselor advised that the spray bottles containing toxic or hazardous material must be labeled with the specific chemical name. The staff labeled those bottles at the time of inspection. Also, in the infant classroom the counselor observed a spray bottle containing a yellow substance. The counselor asked the staff what the solution was and the staff replied, Lysol. The staff immediately labeled the spray b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the metal green red and blue car near the stationary bikes with paint chipping. The counselor advised the provider that the equipment needs to be sanded down and repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the evacuation routes throughout the facility that were labeled with either only one route or no exit routes displayed. The counselor advised the provider that the evacuation routes must be labeled with two exit routes to include a primary and secondary route. The provider immediately documented routes on each evacuation plan throughout the facility at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the evacuation plans are posted in each room to include exit routes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [ the infant room with formula and water present. The staff advised that they prepare infant bottles in a classroom, but there was no food preparation sink observed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the infant room with formula and water present. The staff advised that they prepare infant bottles in a classroom, but there was no food preparation sink observed. The classroom only had one sink which was a hand washing only sink. The provider advised that is food preparation such as preparing bottles takes place in the classroom an additional sink must be present that meets the requirement of the hot water reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The counselor offered other suggestions as other options of preparing the bottles, for example utilizing the kitchen or encouraging parents to send in bottles premade. The provider ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no thermometer present in the freezer section of the mini refrigerator/freezer combo in the infants classroom. The provider immediately placed a thermometer in the freezer at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the freezer has a thermometer present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed bottles containing milk stored in the classroom that were not labeled with the childrens full first and last names and provided from home. The bottles were labeled with the childrens first name and last initial. The counselor advised that the bottles must be labeled with the childrens full last name as well as the first. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups are labeled with the childrens full first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ The counselor observed the mulch near the stationary green and yellow tractor measuring 4 inches, the red, yellow and blue metal bus measuring 4 inches, the red blue and yellow ambulance also measuring 4 inches, the red stationary bikes measuring to 4 inches and the blue and yellow spinner equipment measuring to 3 inches of mulch. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the older childrens outdoor playground with the resilient surface of mulch did not meet the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The counselor observed the mulch near the stationary green and yellow tractor measuring 4 inches, the red, yellow and blue metal bus measuring 4 inches, the red blue and yellow ambulance also measuring 4 inches, the red stationary bikes measuring to 4 inches and the blue and yellow spinner equipment measuring to 3 inches of mulch. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near stationary equipment meets the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
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, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete and document on file the exposure plan training. The counselor advised that child care personnel must complete initial training for exposure plan prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel completes the exposure plan training initially by the due date as well as a refresher annually and document on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed provider failed to verify all previous employment from the past 5 years for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The provider immediately verified missing previous employment history at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all staff have a complete 5 year work history documented and verified on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
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 inspection, the counselor observed the wall fan within the 2- and 3-year-old classroom was very dusty. Also, within the 3s, 4s, and 5-year-old classrooms the window unit A/C filter was very dusty. The provider cleaned the AC vents/filters and the fan therefore the standard was placed back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Counselor observed a trash bin in the facilitys kitchen with food waisted present and no lid. Kitchen staff removed trash can from the kitchen, but counselor advised the provider that the food prep area must have a trash can with a lid. The staff switched out another trash can with a lid to the food prep area at the time of inspection. This puts the provider back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
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 in the infant room expired baby cereal which was dated Oct. 2022 factory date. T/A was provided to the teacher. Classroom teacher threw away the expired baby food. This issue was resolved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 (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 an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the wooden steps leading to the water fountain located in the VPK/school-age classroom has a piece of broken wood on the top section. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/remove from the classroom prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the privacy netting on the playground was ripped/torn in multiple places. Also, there was plastic and landscape barrier pieces observed throughout the playground. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove or cover the plastic and repair/replace the netting prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in June 2022. The provider took the extinguishers to be re-tagged (Aug 2023) while the counselor was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/10/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/23/23 (lockdown) and 1/19/23 (weather).
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the VPK/school age bathroom classroom did not have a hand wash sign posted near the sinks. Also, there was no hand wash sign posted ear the sink in the kitchen. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the signs (both how to wash and when to wash) prior to the due date. A sample sign from the CDC was emailed to the provider on today's date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- 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 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 August 30, 2023
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [some of the brochures were signed during the incorrect month.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- t the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files ages infant, 1 and 3 and determined the children listed on the supplemental had distracted adult brochures signed during the wrong month in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
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- 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
- 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 August 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were not added to the facility's roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff. Note: technical assistance was given to the provider that the rule will be updated soon and the facility will have 5 days to add or remove staff.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- 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 May 2, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the privacy netting on the smaller playground was ripped/torn in 2 places. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove or replace the netting prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the double gate had a 4 1/2 - 5-inch gap near the bottom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the fence or add a rod/barrier between the gates prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- t the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the refrigerator in the 1 & 2-year-old classroom did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator. The provider placed a thermometer in the refrigerator while the Counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
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 the inspection, the CCR counselor observed packages of frozen waffles, pancakes and french toast sticks in the freezer that were not sealed properly and/or labeled with type & date. Technical assistance was given to the provider that once removed from the original packaging, the foods must be labeled with either the manufacturers expiration date (if still in an opened package) or labeled with the date the package was opened.
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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 [some of the equipment was observed broken.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the red barrel toy had 2 areas where the bolts were missing or were loose and the barrel itself was loose at the frame. Also, the Little Tykes basketball hoop was broken on the rim. The provider removed the equipment while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 March 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
- Completed at time of inspection
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training began, not to exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start complete/pass tests prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2023
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- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-04
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 May 2, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 May 2, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
How does the center ensure that staff rosters and background screening documentation are kept current and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that multiple inspections have identified issues with maintaining current employee rosters and required background screening documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all classrooms meet the required lighting standards for reading and close work?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some classrooms did not meet the required foot-candle levels for close work areas.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 12, 2026.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you track and document annual safety training for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show repeated instances where documentation for required annual refresher training on the facility's exposure plan was missing or expired.
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Finding-specific
How do you handle routine facility repairs to ensure that play areas and equipment remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a pattern of findings related to facility maintenance, such as peeling paint, broken doors, or worn equipment, across several inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining the required depth and perimeter of ground cover in outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report noted that the resilient surface mulch in the outdoor play area did not meet the required depth and perimeter standards.
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