Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.77
- Local median
- 1.75
Kids Nation LLC
229 Avenue K SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0810
- 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, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- May 2, 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 inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 12, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 26 available inspections for Kids Nation LLC from February 3, 2023 through April 28, 2026.
18 inspections recorded violations, with 46 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 26
- Recorded violations
- 46
- Higher-concern violations
- 19
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
26 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 21, 2023April 16, 2024November 21, 2024February 7, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023March 20, 2025April 21, 2025April 28, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 21, 2023March 20, 2025August 12, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023March 20, 2025December 9, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 21, 2023March 20, 2025April 28, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 20, 2023July 2, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a childs mat that was torn with the foam material exposed causing the mat to be torn. The provider had an extra mat on hand and replaced the mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mat has an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist and the provider conducted a fire drill and the specialist determined that the personnel did not obtain emergency contact information for all children present. The provider advised that they have brightwheel but was not able to present for review during drill. The specialist and provider conducted a second fire drill and the personnel ensured to obtain current attendance and emergency contact information for all children present. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel possess both the current attendance and emergency contact information for all enrolled children during drills and at time of an actual emergency. At the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the roster was not updated and reflect who inside the classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classrooms (infant) without a current roster. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom. The children were moved into on classroom as the numbers when down but was not accounted for. Technical assistance was provided that each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider updated att ... [truncated]
- 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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a sink of raw chicken thawing with spray bottles labeled with cleaning chemical hanging on a shelf above the chicken inside the sink. Technical assistance was provided that poisonous/toxic chemicals or cleaning products must be stored separately from food. Products must not be stored on shelves above food preparation areas and/or food products intended for human consumption, unless placed in bins that are impermeable. This standard was brought back into compliance when stray bottle was relocated to another location. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-20
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [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 documented proof of in-service hours on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that in-service training is documented on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2-5] group was inadequate in that [a child injured themselves several times and injuries went undocumented and noticed]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, information was obtained that revealed a teacher (named on supplemental) stated that the child could have gotten hurt by several different instances; she recalled once by climbing a 4 foot fence and falling off during climbing the fence; also, he was in the bathroom with the door closed; she heard a thump and when he came out, he said that he fell, and he hurt, his back and butt area. He plays in the toilet with the water regularly which is why they usually go to the bathroom with this student but on this particular day she did not and the door was closed. The lack of supervision could have caused the childs injuries. The teacher was aware by wi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint inspection, the facility did not have any documentation of the incidents the child occurred on the day the injuries occurred. The teacher named several incidents that should have been documented and signed by the guardians. The noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer in attendance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 3/18/24 last year. Provider advised that the fire inspector is supposed come out today to complete the fire inspection. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the bathroom inside the classroom with the capacity of 8 cabinet/sink combination was not in good repair and broken. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the broken cabinet. Also, to ensure the facility is in good repair. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facilitys carpet is cleaned regularly. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [Fabuloso], 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 the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the infant classroom (capacity 6) with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution (Fabuloso). Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. Also, that All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottle. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a large bottle of Fabuloso under the sink inside the bathroom in the hallway. It should be noted that the cabinet was not secured and assessable to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider moved the cleaning chemical out of reach of the children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the yellow, red, and blue seesaw with a cracked red seat and sign of wear. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the due date on the inspection. Also, to monitor all playground equipment for signs of wearing and damage and repair or replace. Technical assistance was provided to ensure to pressure wash the equipment with green algae. •
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2025
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 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, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 3/18/24 last year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. Fire drills conducted 5/12/24, 6/7/24, 7/12/24, 8/7/24, 9/3/24, 10/4/24, 11/4/24, 12/2/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, and 3/3/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 4/5/24 (lock down), 5/5/24 (inclement weather), 6/10/24 (lock down), 8/9/24 (inclement weather), 9/4/24 (lock down), 10/7/24 (inclement weather), 11/6/24 (lock down) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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, Licensing Specialist observed Little Bites muffins expired January 26, 2025, and March 2, 2025. Also, Great Value 1% Milk that expired on March 16, 2025, and Great Value turkey breast meat expired March 14, 2025. Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider discarded the expired food. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of annual refresher of exposure plan on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that documentation of exposure plan refresher is completed on an annual basis and maintained in personnel files.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, 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 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 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 December 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an infant with a bib on while asleep. Also, a string with pacifier was attached to the bib. This poses a potential choking and suffocation hazard for the children. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation risk. This standard was brought back in compliance when the Provider was removed the bib form the child. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplement was not removed and/or add to the employee roster within 10 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the cabinet sink combination unsecured with chemical in the bathroom inside the classroom with a capacity of 10. The chemicals consist of bleach water and Fabulous. Also, inside the same bathroom there was a spray bottle of bleach water on the floor near the toilet. Lastly, the bathroom in the hallway sink cabinet combination was unsecure with a large bottle of hand soap. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials are not accessible to the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed binders and coloring paper on the diaper changing station in the infant classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table diaper station. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the items. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [ Aquaphor ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed Aquaphor inside a childs cubby without a medication authorization on file. Provider advised that the mother comes and applies it on the child at drop off. Technical assistance was provided that all medication (prescription or non- prescription medication) must have a written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider discarded the Aquaphor. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The Child Care Personnel listed on the attached supplement was not removed and/or add to the employee roster within 10 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [all age groups] group was inadequate in that [none of the teachers were in their classrooms]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, when the counselor arrived to commence the inspection, none of the teachers were in their respective classrooms during. One teacher stated she went to answer the door because she thought I was her food delivery (infant) and another teacher stated she came to answer the door (3 year old). Two year old teacher was out in the hallway retrieving a child that was sleeping in the hallway with their sleep mat as the counselor did her walk through. The noncompliance was resolved once the teachers went back to their classrooms. The provider was advised to ensure teachers do not leave their classrooms
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [July 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of July 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider completed a fire drill. Counselor advised provider to ensure another fire drill is conducted prior to the end of the month for the Month of August fire drill. Fire drills conducted 5/4/23 and 6/6/23. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 4/27/23 (inclement weather). • Extinguisher serviced September 2022. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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, Counselor observed Yoplait go gurt (expired August 9, 2023, and July 28, 2023), and Honey Maid graham cracker (expired April 24, 2023). Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. The standard was brought back into compliance when provider trashed the expired foods.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection through interview and video it was revealed that a teacher used physical discipline by hitting a child with a ruler. The provider was advised to ensure no employees are using physical punishment as a form as discipline to maintain compliance. The noncompliance was resolved because the teacher was immediately terminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ County Public Health Unit phone number, Florida Abuse Hotline, Poison Control Center phone number, directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks, the facilitys address]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the emergency numbers posted did not include all necessary numbers. The facility advised to ensure all information is posted on their emergency list of numbers to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection information obtained revealed the facility did not write an incident report documenting the incident they seen on video pertaining to the teacher hitting the child with the ruler. The provider was advised to ensure that incident reports are written/documented the day they are made aware with all information pertaining to the incident to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved because the child is disenrolled no further documentation is needed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the child named on the supplemental form had an expired immunization on file. The noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer in attendance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed a classroom with 11 children (1-year-old to 2-year-old) with 1 Child Care Personnel. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that ratio is always maintained. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider moved children around and children were being check out for the day. At the time of re-inspection, ratio was as follows Infants 3:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 2-year-old 11:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 3:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old school age 8:1 Child Care personnel • Corrected ratio Infants 3:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 4:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 7:1 Child Care Pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the re-inspection, Counselor observed children in care in the 1-year-old 2-year-old classroom watching television. Technical assistance was provided that electronic media for children under two years of age isn't permissible. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children two years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. The standard was brought back into compliance when the one-year-olds were removed from the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the re-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 July 6, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [yellow, blue and red see saw] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, Counselor observed the blue race car removed off the playground. Also, Counselor observed the yellow, blue and red see saw did not have sufficient mulch located underneath (areas measured 5 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter and 6 feet in perimeter from the base of the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed a classroom with 13 children (1-year-old to 3-year-old) with 1 Child Care Personnel. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that correct ratio is always maintained. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider moved a one-year-old to the infant classroom and moved two three- year-old to the other classroom. At the time of re-inspection, ratio was as follows Infants 2:1 Child Care Personnel • 1-year-old 3-year-old 13:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old 5-year-old 6:1 Child Care personnel • Corrected ratio Infants 1-year-old 3:1 Child Care Personnel • 2-year-old 10:1 Child Care Personnel • 3-year-old 5-yea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
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- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed a child in a highchair outside of feeding time. Technical assistance was provided that highchairs are to be used during feeding not as a restraint chair. The standard was placed back into compliance when the provider removed the child from the highchair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Higher concern: Sleep safety
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- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor observed an infant asleep on his stomach. Technical assistance was provided that the child must be positioned on the back in compliance of safe sleeping. The standard was placed back into compliance when provider placed the child on her back.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
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 26, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
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- 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 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the wooden border located nearest the building with the plastic playhouse had an area that was rotten and multiple places with steel rebar protruding upwards. Also observed was a water drain pipe located under the shaded area with sharp edges. Lastly, an area of the building wall was observed missing/rotten near the sink and also by the stairs. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace/repair the wood, remove or drive the rebar further into the ground, remove/repair/replace the metal drain and repair the area of the wall prior to the due date. Lastly, on the rear wall on the playground, there was an exc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
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- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [blue race car] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 11.2, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the blue race car was missing all 4 anchors. 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
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- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a steering wheel was missing from the blue race car.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the blue race car was missing a steering wheel and had a hole. The provider removed the equipment while the counselor was present. The CCR counselor also observed several toys that were in need of cleaning. Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the toys prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue race car and see saw] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the blue race car and see saw did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 5 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded to rake the high traffic areas regularly to ensure the mulch remains at 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter and 6 feet in perimeter from the base of the equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files A - E and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
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- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of re-inspection, Counselor determined when a Child Care Personnel opened the front door for Counselor, she left the infant classroom out of ratio. Leaving one Child Care Personnel with 5 infants. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that correct ratio is maintained at all times. The standard was brought back into compliance when the Child Care Personnel returned to the classroom. At the time of re- inspection, ratio was as follows Infants 5:2 Child Care Personnel • 2-3 11:1 Child Care Personnel •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 your team ensure that attendance rosters are always accurate and stay with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate that the attendance roster did not accurately reflect the children present in the classroom at that time.
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Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that cleaning supplies are always stored securely and away from food preparation areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of concerns regarding the storage of hazardous materials and cleaning products near food or in areas accessible to children.
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Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for supervising children during transitions, such as moving between classrooms or using the restroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from recent inspections have highlighted instances where supervision was identified as needing improvement.
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Finding-specific
How do you manage your staff roster to ensure all personnel are correctly documented and screened as required?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances where the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the required clearinghouse system.
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Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the condition of equipment and facilities to ensure everything is safe and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports have noted concerns regarding the maintenance of items like floor mats and bathroom fixtures.
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