Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.93
- Local median
- 1.9
Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc
1741 E Gary Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
- License:
- C10PO0770
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 8:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 137
- License expiration:
- July 1, 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
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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 28 available inspections for Highsmith Early Childhood Learning Center Inc from March 1, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 54 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 28
- Recorded violations
- 54
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 9
9 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
28 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33801
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 9
- Local average
- 4.43
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 7 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
June 27, 2024August 6, 2024October 15, 2024February 25, 2025June 20, 2025October 24, 2025February 12, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
February 26, 2024October 15, 2024February 25, 2025October 24, 2025December 1, 2025January 5, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023October 15, 2024February 25, 2025June 20, 2025June 25, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 25, 2025June 20, 2025October 24, 2025December 1, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 15, 2024June 20, 2025February 12, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023February 25, 2025February 12, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 15, 2024June 25, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 27, 2024October 24, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2024February 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys menu posted in the lobby area. The menu was dated for last weeks date, 6/15/26-6/19/26. The specialist asked the provider if she had a current menu. The provider replied, yes and posted the current weeks menu in the lobby at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility post the current weeks menu at the beginning of the week in an inconspicuous place where parents can view.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of infant and toddlers bottles with not labeled appropriately with childrens full first and last names labeled on the bottles. The specialist asked the staff to label the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. The staff immediately labeled the bottles to include full first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled with childrens full 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
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with the Child Abuse and Neglect form not signed annually. The staff last signed the form on 4/23/2025. The staff signed a current form on 5/7/2026. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel and volunteer sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. Specialist reviewed all 14 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the 3-year-old classroom had a light fixture that was inoperable, however, and the lighting still measured above 20-foot candles. (measured 38.1 foot-candles). Under the work areas though, the lighting measured 28.4 - 46.2-foot candles. The provider replaced the light bulbs, (the areas measured 57.4 -67.6-foot candles) while the specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Lastly, a suggestion was given to the provider to re-position the work areas for reading, homework, painting, and other close work areas directly under the lighting to ensure it maintains the 50-foot candle illuminance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there was one staff who was no longer employed and was not removed from the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the classroom attendance roster in the 1 & 2-year-old classroom had 5 children in attendance and no children were signed in. The provider corrected the sheet placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the rosters are current at all times and was reminded that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space and the rosters must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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 reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's playground still had small white insects throughout the older children's side in multiple places. The provider stated the area has been treated multiple times and would get another opinion to effectively treat the insects. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the playground is treated and insect free prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist reviewed 8 child care personnel training log and certificates from a previous due date. The specialist determined that 1 staff did not complete 10 hours of inservice training during the training year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 nor did they make up hours prior to the previous due date of 11/21/2025. The remaining 6 staff completed hours for inservice/ training logs prior to the due date and are in compliance. Make up In service hours are required as well as a completed training log/ certificates for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental to bring the standard into compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the child ca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys outdoor playground to include both the younger and older childrens play area. On todays date the specialist did not observe the whiteish colored small insects on the younger childrens playground in the resilient surface of mulch near stationary equipment. However, the Licensing specialist observed the older childrens play area near stationary equipment with multiple small whiteish colored insects in the mulch on the ground. The provider advised that they have acquired pest control services to treat the outdoor area, the technician was on site on 11/22/2025. The specialist, provider and technician spo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the back classroom for school aged children the base board on the back wall to the right had a piece of the baseboard separated from the wall. The provider immediately repaired the area at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the baseboard is reattached and the facility is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [a spray bottle in the infant classroom with one year old children with a solution stored in the bottle.], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle in the infant classroom with one year old children with a solution stored in the bottle. The specialist asked the staff what the solution was and the staff replied, bleach and water. The specialist asked the staff to label the spray bottle with the chemical name. The staff immediately labeled the bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing toxic and hazardous materials are labeled.
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed whiteish colored insects in the facilitys playground near all stationary equipment in the resilient surface of mulch. The provider advised that she recently purchased mulch for the playground. It is unknown what insect observed was, and the specialist advised the provider to contact pest control and to also ensure the mulch is treated. The specialist suggested to keep the children indoors until pest control be contacted and the provider agreed and decided the children will remain indoors. TA was provided to ensure the potential hazard of whiteish colored insects are eliminated from the playground by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that all of the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours of inservice training for the current year 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. The specialist observed training logs not dated and training recorded were completed before the required start date of 7/1/2024. The provider is aware that the 10 hours for the current year must be made up as well TS offered to ensure staff also complete 10 hours for the upcoming year. Training courses complete must be recorded on the required in service log with any applicable transcripts/certificates and placed on file. TA was provided to ensure that the child c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental supervising the one and two year old children but has not completed all required pre service courses. The staff started at the facility on 10/20/2025. The staff must complete Safe sleep practices in child care and Transportation safety in child care before returning to a classroom unsupervised. TA was provided to ensure that the training courses are completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed some areas of the facility not in good repair. In the middle mixed classroom with two and three year old children in the childrens restroom, the drywall was cracked from the door handle hitting the wall. Also, near the back exit door in that same classroom on the left side bottom corner under the fire extinguisher the specialist observed paint peeling and chipped. As well as to the right side of the classroom closest to the one year old classroom by the carpet on the lower part of the wall paint was also observed chipping. In the childrens restroom in the four and five year old classroom the boys restroom in the lef ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed while conducting ratio infants in the infant classroom placed in cribs with thick loose blankets. As well as an infant propped on a boppy pillow inside the crib as well. The provider immediately removed the blankets once Licensing walking in the classroom. The specialist asked the staff to remove the boppy pillow from the crib at time of inspection and reminded staff that the items like pillow and blankets are potential suffocation hazards. The staff stated she understood. TA was provided to ensure that additional items are not added to the crib that may cause suffocation hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist and provider conducted a fire drill the provider failed to possess current copies of the childrens emergency contacts at time of the drill. The provider and specialist conducted a second fire drill at time of inspection and the provider did have emergency contacts available during the drill. TA was provider to ensure that the provider possess both attendance rosters and emergency contacts for all enrolled children at time of drills as well as actual emergencies. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___6/2/2025__________. The provider conducted a lockdown d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens water bottles provided from home that were not labeled. The specialist advise the provider that bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled with the childrens first and last names. The staff immediately labeled the childrens bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the cups and bottles provided from home are labeled appropriately at all times.
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diaper changing station in the one year old classroom with other items stored unrelated to diapering. The specialist observed empty sippy cups as well as extra blankets on the station. The provider removed the items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the items unrelated to diapering are not stored on the diapering station area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required 5 hour Literacy within 12 months of working in the industry. Staff started in the industry on 6/20/2023. The staff started at the facility on 5/26/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [observed the infant classroom attendance and observed 3 infants but only 2 infants were accounted for. Also, in the school aged classroom the specialist observed 13 children but only 10 children were accounted for. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infant classroom attendance and observed 3 infants but only 2 infants were accounted for. Also, in the school aged classroom the specialist observed 13 children but only 10 children were accounted for. The staff immediately signed the children in at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance roster follows the children at all times. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the driver listed on the supplemental did not have an annual medical physical which grants medical approval to drive. The last physical medical physical on file that specialist observed was dated on 8/8/2023. The provider reviewed transportation logs from August until current and the driver listed on the supplemental transported children in care every day since the physical was expired as of 8/8/2023. The provider advised that the driver recently completed a medical physical. The provider did not initially have the form on file but was able to get it faxed over to her for Licensing to review. The physical was ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two and three year old classroom on the corner of the wall near house keeping with the edge of the wall chipped with paint chipping on the lower part of the wall as well a near the middle of the wall there was an indent crack in the wall. Also, in the four and five year old classroom on the wall near the rug used for circle time there was paint chipping. The provider advised that learning poster are posted with tape and it tears off the paint and walls material. In the one and two year old classroom the window sill was also observed with paint chipping as well as the door leading towards the office in the same c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate 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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an unscreened individual walk from the children restrooms located in the VPK classroom into the large gray closed classroom and out of the facility. The provider advised that the individual works on the church side and used the restroom because the church has no restrooms. Specialist advised the provider that unscreened individuals can not be on the premises in contact with children in care; this causes a moderate harm if individuals from the church access the facility during operation hours on a regular basis to use the restroom. TA was provided to ensure that no unscreened individuals are present at the facility a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the stationary outdoor equipment with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. The outdoor equipment on the older childrens playground to include blue slide with red stairs, the blue and yellow metal car and the yellow, blue and red 4 way seesaw. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted to eliminate paint chipping by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the milk cooler in the lunch room individual chocolate milk that expired as of 2/23/2025. Also, in the infant room there was infant yogurt in the mini refrigerator that was expired as of 1/31/25. The provider discarded of all the expired food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation set by the manufacturer for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed diapering procedures were not posted in the two and three year old classroom near the diapering station. Also in the same classroom the specialist observed the staff change a toddlers diaper but did not wash their hands or the childs hands. As well as in the two and three year old classroom the provider observed the staff change a toddlers diaper but did not wash their hands or the childs hands. The specialist reminded both staff to review the diapering procedures and ensure that they wash their hands after every diapering and also wash the childs hands. Both staff washed their hands and the childs at time of inspec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [ baby rocking chairs and bouncers that were heavily stained and torn and the blue chair leather chair was cracked and torn]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the infant classroom baby rocking chairs and bouncers that were heavily stained in need of cleaning as well as some with the cotton material on the seat torn. In the four and five year old classroom the provider observed a blue leather chair that had cracks and tears in the seat as well as the top of the chair had material missing causing a hole where the foam cushion was exposed. TA was provided to ensure that toys and furnishings are sanitary and safe for children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the blue merry go round, the red stationary bikes and the red, blue and yellow stationary 4 way seesaw] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed on the older childrens playground stationary outdoor equipment with a resilient surface of mulch that was not maintained to measure to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The equipment to include the blue merry go round, the red stationary bikes and the red, blue and yellow stationary 4 way seesaw measured to 5 inches in depth. The provider stated that they have mulch stored outside on the playground and when weather permits they planned to add mulch as needed. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near the stationary equipment measures to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete all of the required School Readiness preservice training course prior to directly supervising children in care alone. Staff 1 started at the facility on 5/ 6/2024. Staff 2 started on 7/22/2024. Child care personnel have 90 days from their start date to complete pre service training courses. As of todays date both staff have not taken Child Development in the school readiness program. TS was provided to the provider on two previous inspections to provider on the following dates 6/27/2024 and 2/26/2024 detailing training requirements and cours ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual exposure plan training. The specialist observed in most of the personnel files the last training was completed in 2022. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete the training course by the due date and annual therefore after to remain in compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing specialist observed several classrooms that did not have times/activities posted for the duration of operation hours. The provider was advised to ensure all classrooms have a schedule posted to reflect the time for the operation hours to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed several rooms where the a/c ventilation needed to be cleaned, there were cobwebs on walls and in corners of the classrooms. The play chair in the classroom had old stains that needed to be cleaned. The provider should ensure all these listed are cleaned to maintain compliance of this standard. Technical assistance given to the provider to ensure that all classrooms that are on the license are tidy and available to use for operation at all times. The infant classroom should be rid of all items not in use for that classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed several chairs, toys, and a small table on the playground that needed to be cleaned (pressure washed). There was recently a large hurricane, however, the toys appear to have imbedded dirt that has occurred over time. Provider has until reinspection to clean the toys. Technical assistance given to provider to fluff the mulch as when it rains it will be compact and can be non compliant if it continues to be compact.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed several brands of dry cereal and the chocolate milk to be at its last day (chocolate milk) and the dry cereals to be expired by 1-3 months. The provider through out the expired cereal during the time of the inspection; bringing them back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ County Public Health Unit phone number, directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing specialist observed the emergency list of numbers where the cordless phone in the kitchen was missing the health dept. number and the directions to the facility. The provider was advised to ensure these are added to the list to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed two children without dated immunizations. Counselor has until reinspection to have the updated immunization records to be back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The licensing specialist observed several classrooms that did not have an attendance record for any child for the month of October. The provider is advised to ensure all classrooms have daily attendance for each classroom to maintain the compliance of this standard. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by November 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 2- & 3-year-old classroom still had stained ceiling tiles, the 3- & 4-year-old classroom also had stained ceiling tiles and the back room had several stained ceiling tiles.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2024
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time inspection, the 2- & 3-year-olds classroom has several ceiling tiles that are water damaged. There is also a light cover that is broken. The 3- & 4-year-old classroom has several ceiling tiles that are water damaged and the second bathroom has an area by the toilet that the plaster has water damage. TA was given to have the leak repaired and the ceiling tiles replaced, the light cover will need to be replaced and the area next to the toilet needs to be repaired and painted.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the kitchen door was unlocked and there was bleach, crud rid and other chemicals under the sink that were accessible to children. TA was provided to make sure the kitchen door is locked at all times when someone is not in the kitchen. The provider locked the door during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 2- & 3-year-olds classroom had 2 light fixtures burned out and the lighting over the tables used for reading and activities were only measuring 26-34 candle lights. The 3- & 4-year-old classroom had 6 light fixers with burned out bulbs and above the tables only measured 26-42. The large room in the back with school agers had 7 light fixed bulbs burned out and only measured 10-27 candle lights. TA was provided to replace the bulbs and the candle lights must be maintained at 50 ft candles above all tables that are used for reading and activities.
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [second sweep signature on 2/26/24.]. 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 on 2/26/2024, there was no second sweep signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 a large broken tree branch and smaller branches on the smaller playground. The provider removed the tree limbs while the counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- 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 ta 5-inch hole in the fencing located at the rear of the playground near the swings. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair the fence prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [green spinner] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the green spinner was missing all 3 anchors. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add anchors or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to monitor the wood on the blue race car as it is starting to show sign of aging and replace as necessary.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
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
- 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 November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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. (only 1 verification completed). 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 documented and verified 2. The documentatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
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- 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., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator 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 abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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 roster through the Clearinghouse and observed 2 new staff were not added to the roster within 10 days. The provider stated she did not add them pending whether the staff decided to stay or not. The provider updated the roster while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff must be added to the roster within 10 days and also deleted from the roster within 10 days if they resign, are terminated, etc. and to update the roster prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they were not documenting daily inspections. A sample daily checklist was emailed and reviewed with the provider to begin using going forward.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [a child's couch was observed with a large tear in the fabric and a section of the fabric missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a child's couch that had a large tear in the fabric on the seat and fabric missing on the front. The provider removed the couch while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a physical environment log available for review. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the physical environment log must be completed monthly and documented. Monthly inspection should include areas of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. A blank log was emailed and reviewed with the provider on today's date to use.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster. The provider updated the roster while the counselor was present. Lastly, 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate and always accompany the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that there have been multiple instances where attendance rosters were either incomplete or did not properly account for all children in a classroom. This question helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure accurate supervision and tracking of children.
- Context
- The provider corrected these issues at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that the employee roster in the state's background screening system is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that the facility failed to maintain a current employee roster in the background screening system. Asking this helps parents understand the center's administrative procedures for managing staff records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage and labeling of cleaning supplies to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances where cleaning supplies were either improperly labeled or stored in areas accessible to children. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols for hazardous materials.
- Context
- These issues were corrected at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff have completed their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several recent inspections indicate that some staff members had not completed required training or documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains staff qualifications.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all children's personal items, such as bottles or cups, are clearly labeled with their names upon arrival?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear labeling of personal items is a standard practice for maintaining health and hygiene in a group setting. This question helps parents understand the center's daily routine for managing individual child belongings.