Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 1.9
Sheri's Learning Thru Love LLC
2302 Haywood St, Lakeland, FL 33801
- License:
- C10PO0825
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 25
- License expiration:
- August 8, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Sheri's Learning Thru Love LLC from April 4, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 7, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 18 local median in 33801
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 26%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 49%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 7, 2023April 7, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 2, 2024March 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a staff that was in need of a resubmission for their background screening. Their current screening had last be taken 4.2.01; they had reached the 5 year mark. The provider must commence a resubmission for that staff member; the staff member cannot work at the facility until an eligible background screening is retained.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the windowsill on the bottom (porcelain/ceramic material) in the bathroom is broken and needs to be fixed. This must be in good repair. TA also provided to clean the walls, windowsill area, and mirror that are starting to show signs of being dirty.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the large wooden structure is starting to rot/splinter at the bottom of the structure that needs to be fixed and in good repair, the arch climbing blue equipment has rust area that if needs to be sanded and repainted, and the tiny tykes equipment is dirty and needs to be pressure washed. Technical assistance to correct the aforementioned items by the due date. At the time of the inspection, the walls and windowsill are dirty in the bathroom and the window in the bathroom also has grime on it. walls, windowsill, and grime on the mirror. The bigger issue is the windowsill that is broken and has some sharp edges.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the water hoses was out around the children's playground area this is a safety tripping hazard to the children that are in care. T/A was given to the provider to ensure that the water holes would be put away while the children are in play area. The provider removed the water holes to the correct location and out of reach of the children. This was resolved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 [for the month of October 2023.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have documentation of completing a fire drill during the month of October 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be conducted monthly when children are in care. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/1/23 and no emergency preparedness drills have been conducted yet this licensing year. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 2023.
- 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
- 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 January 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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, the CCR counselor observed 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 January 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the new sign located in the front of the building by the road was missing the facility's license number. The provider posted the license number 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
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
- Official code
- 01-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [a driver (walker) signature on 4/21/23.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs since the last inspection and observed on 4/21/2023, there is only a second signature documented. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the transportation logs must completed in their entirety.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's physical environment log was blank. Technical assistance was given to the provider that monthly checks must be completed, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [driver/walker/second staff signature on separate days]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 2 separate days, the logs were missing either the driver (walker) or second staff signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by foot, 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 foot, the child care personnel must: a. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility recently painted the bathrooms and the hand wash signs were missing. Technical assistance was given to the provider to hang the signs prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded that an additional sign of examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. A sample sign can be found on the CDC's website.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a written outdoor inspection log. A blank outdoor inspection form was printed & reviewed with the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must be completed monthly and maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
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 describe your current process for tracking and renewing staff background screenings to ensure all requirements are met on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate a staff member's background screening was not updated within the required five-year timeframe. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center manages these important personnel records to maintain compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required employment history documentation is complete and verified for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation, including employment history verification, has been a topic of discussion in past reports. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to ensure all staff files are thorough and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage transportation logs to ensure all required signatures and documentation are captured for every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2023 noted that a transportation log was missing a required driver signature. This question helps clarify the current oversight process for transportation records to ensure they are consistently completed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 noted concerns regarding the condition of outdoor play structures and the presence of potential hazards. Learning about the center's maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas safe and well-maintained.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining a clean and well-kept environment for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily cleaning routines and maintenance standards helps parents feel confident about the environment where their children spend their time. This question provides insight into how the staff prioritizes facility upkeep and hygiene.