Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.89
- Local median
- 1.39
Phoenix Christian Academy II
2351 Register Rd SE, Winter Haven, FL 33884
- License:
- C10PO0863
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 31
- License expiration:
- September 9, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Phoenix Christian Academy II from January 5, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.
Hazardous access 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 17.5 local median in 33884
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 7, 2023October 12, 2023December 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 2/5/2025. The provider had staff previously sign the form on 2/11/2026 at the other location and had the forms copied from the sister location file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form is signed annually. Specialist reviewed all 10 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
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, Licensing Specialist observed the metal storage shed on the playground with a metal panel at the bottom not secured. The metal panel is exposed and can cause harm/injury to the children in care. Also, the gnomes (in the fairy garden) were broken. Lastly, a small area of the green outdoor faux grass was bunched up and folded causing a tripping hazard. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground and items on the playground are safe and in good repair. The gnomes were removed from the playground area. •
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time or re-inspection, Counselor observed several (at least three) active red ant piles on the playground. Technical assistance was provided to treat the active red ant piles and that Child Care Personnel check to ensure that the playground area is free from hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few active red ant piles in the playground. Counselor observed trash and debris spread throughout the outdoor play area. Counselor also observed metal bronze stakes in the ground to keep the fencing intact that are protruding along the inside of the fence causing a trip hazard. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that staff check for hazardous items daily before children access the playground. Extra time was allotted per provider request.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a gap in the fence facing the street on the right side of the playground measuring at over 5 inches at the top of the fence. Counselor also observed a 4 inch gap along the top side of the fence where the gate has been damaged and is no longer attached. Counselor determined that the fencing is bent at the bottom of the fence and needs to be placed back intact. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that gaps are no more than 3 and a half inches. Extra time allotted per provider request.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the bottom of the fence on the street facing right side of the playground with a gap of almost 6 inches causing the gate not to be at ground level. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that gaps are no more than 3 and a half inches and that fences are at ground level. Extra time allotted per provider request. Not Monitored Comments Counselor observed after school program at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The equipment used in the outdoor play area was not constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations, and/or to allow for water drainage or open containers for water play were not emptied. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, F (Section 11.2, number 5) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a wooden outdoor play activity table that had water collected in a tub, as well as an additional wooden and white table that had water collected. Licensing counselor advised provider that no standing water is allowed and water must be emptied out prior to children playing on the playground. Provider immediately emptied the water. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that no water is collected.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all three van first aid kits. The 1 st van was missing tweezers and soap, the 2 nd van was missing an applicator and soap and the 3 rd van was missing soap. Provider immediately placed all missing items and refilled all three first aid kits. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all required materials are included in the first aid kits at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ directions to the facility; including major intersections and local landmarks]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, A (Section 15, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys emergency numbers posted not including the written directions to the facility. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that directions to the facility are posted near a phone by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed 3 KozyShack vanilla pudding (May 8, 2022) and Tuscan Garden ranch dressing (expired March 9, 2023) in the refrigerator. 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
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, Counselor observed wooden barrier on the playground broke and rotted. Also, there was trash/debris about the playground. Technical assistance was provided to ensure the playground area is clean and safe prior to children use.
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2023
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed sliced apples expired (December 19, 2022) in refrigerator. Also, molded cucumber in the refrigerator. Technical assistance provided to discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. And discarded any molded food items. The provider threw out the food putting this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 [ red/blue/yellow slide, yellow/green monkey bar, and four-seater red seesaw]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the red/blue/yellow slide on the playground with rust. Also, there was a yellow/green monkey bar (climbing equipment) with rust on it. Also, a four-seater red seesaw with rust on it. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment. At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a red/blue/yellow tic tac toe house dirty and molded. Technical assistance provided to clean the tic tac to equipment prior to due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor determined the child listed on the supplemental didnt have a current 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. 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 February 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [the brochure was not given in the appropriate months]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have an influenza brochure in their file from August/September 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the flu brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of August or September and a copy placed in the child's file. Provider advised at 40 children are enrolled. Counselor reviewed 14 files (2 newly enrolled, 8 J-Z morning children, and 2 Q-T evening children)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the brochure was not given in the appropriate months]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a Distracted Adult brochure in their file from September 2022. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September and a copy placed in the child's file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 the daily process for checking the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of any hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that gaps in fencing and other outdoor hazards were previously identified, and this question helps clarify how the center maintains a secure play environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting playground equipment to ensure it stays in good repair and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that playground maintenance has been a repeated topic of discussion across multiple visits, and this question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the safety of the play space.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle food inventory to ensure that all items are fresh and within their expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate an instance where expired food items were found in the kitchen, and this question helps parents learn about the current procedures for monitoring food storage and quality.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members stay current with their annual training and required documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some staff records were missing an annually signed form, and this question helps parents understand the current administrative process for keeping personnel files complete.
- Context
- The recordkeeping issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there is ever a change in your daily safety or supervision routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates changes helps families feel confident in the transparency of the facility's operations and their commitment to keeping parents informed.