Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.16
- Local median
- 1.99
Ridge Teen Parent
7700 State Road 544, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- License:
- C10PO0729
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 70
- License expiration:
- November 8, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Ridge Teen Parent from March 7, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved health or food records.
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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 19 local median in 33881
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 53%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 4.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023March 1, 2024May 27, 2025October 2, 2025March 6, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 5, 2025February 13, 2025May 27, 2025October 2, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 3, 2024February 5, 2025March 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the thermometer in the mixed age classroom of one and infant children in the refrigerator, measuring almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The specialist advised the staff to adjust the temperature setting because it was observed to be low. The staff adjusted the setting placing it on recommended and specialist came back and check the thermometer and the thermometer measured to less than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the thermometer in the refrigerator is observed at 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required school readiness training course, Health, Safety and Nutrition in the school readiness program within 90 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 11/6/2025. TA was provided to ensure the staff completes the training course by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. 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. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the vents are dusted regularly. •
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- 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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to have a fire inspection completed by the local fire authority annually. The facility last fire inspection was completed on 9/5/24. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. Fire drill was conducted 11/21/24, 12/12/24, 1/15/25, 2/11/25, 3/24/25, 4/17/25, and 5/23/25. • The facility is closed during the summer months. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority using the approved fire alarm system which made an audible sound. • Emergency Preparedness drills conducted 2/14/25 (lock down), 4/16/25 (lock down), and 8/ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility maintain fire drills records for a minimum of 12 months. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed infant toys stored in bathroom inside the infant restroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that toys are not stored in the restroom that are used for children use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan training on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days.
- Correction status
- Due by November 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a file on site for licensing authority to review. Technical assistance was provided that records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on file. Technical assistance was provided that a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. This standard is brought back into compliance as the Child Care Personnel is no longer onsite at the facility. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S. Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental inside a classroom after it was presented that the Child Care Personnel is no longer employed at the facility. The facility was in violation for the Child Care Personnel training and emailed Licensing Specialist that the Child Care Personnel was no longer employed putting all violation back into compliance. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all information provided to parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement are true and accurate. This standard was brought back into compliance. • Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments (continues from Compla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not start required DCF 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have proof of safe sleep training within 30 days of date of hire. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Child Care Personnel shall be trained on safe sleep, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplemental was not added to the employee roster within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required School Readiness preservice training. The Child Care Personnel was observed inside a classroom alone. Technical assistance was provided that school readiness preservice training is complete within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider trained the Child Care Personnel. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel did not have a current exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel have a current exposure plan on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several walls vent and ceiling vent with dust. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the vents are dusted regularly.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- At the time inspection, Counselor determined that the facility did not maintain the volunteer hours. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that volunteer hours worked are documented and maintained. Per CCF handbook, written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. Counselor reviewed all Child Care Personnel and volunteer's files, totaling 8 files.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-06
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 the staff roster in the state's background screening system is kept up to date when employees join or leave?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show that the facility has had difficulty maintaining a current employee roster in the clearinghouse. This question helps clarify the current process for managing staff documentation to ensure all records remain accurate.
- Context
- Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening clearances and training documentation on file before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of concerns regarding background screening documentation and staff recordkeeping over the past few years. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center verifies that all personnel meet regulatory requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor refrigerator temperatures to ensure that food storage remains within safe guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted an issue with a refrigerator temperature reading. This question helps parents understand the routine checks in place to maintain food safety standards.
- Context
- Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center tracks and verifies that all staff members complete their required training courses within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances where staff training requirements were not met within the required timeframes. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for tracking staff professional development and compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required health and safety records for both children and staff are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated findings related to the maintenance of health and exposure plan documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these essential records to ensure ongoing compliance.
Related violations