Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.67
- Local median
- 1.44
The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center
3550 Christmas Ln, Lakeland, FL 33810
- License:
- C10PO0875
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 241
- License expiration:
- March 25, 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center from March 22, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 56 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 20, 2026 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of April 19, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
Two later inspections, from April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 56
- Higher-concern violations
- 17
- Repeated topics
- 11
6 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33810
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 11
- Local average
- 2.72
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 11 recorded violations.
July 13, 2023November 17, 2023March 15, 2024March 17, 2025July 11, 2025November 19, 2025March 20, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023March 15, 2024March 17, 2025July 11, 2025November 19, 2025March 20, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023March 15, 2024March 17, 2025November 19, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023March 17, 2025November 19, 2025March 20, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023March 15, 2024March 20, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023March 15, 2024March 20, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 17, 2025November 19, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 19, 2025March 20, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023December 18, 2023Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 17, 2023November 19, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 17, 2025November 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [driver and/or second sweep signature on 1 day.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on 3/3/26 there was no driver or second sweep signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure transportation logs are completed in their entirety before and after each trip.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed transportation logs and observed on 3/3/26 by 2 different staff, the child(ren) listed on the supplemental were missing time off the vehicle. 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 phys ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff driver files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a driver physical that expired on 1/14/26 and had been transporting after the expiration date per the facilitys transportation logs. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the driver obtains a current physical prior to the due date and is aware the staff cannot drive until an approved/current physical is obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Child safety restraint was not replaced after a recall, past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or after being involved in a crash. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the vehicle with tag # X4105E had a booster seat with an expiration date of 2020. The provider removed the seat while the specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the booster seats are checked regularly and remove once expired.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the vehicles with tag # X4105E and X4104E had multiple seats that were torn and had the foam exposed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or cover the seats with a seat cover prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the gate on the larger playground measured 4 inches from the bottom rail to the ground. The provider adjusted the gate while the licensing specialist was present and the gap then measured 3 inches 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
- 17-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to train the staff and document prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. 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 April 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed daily attendance sheets and observed that the child(ren) listed on the supplemental were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct. The provider was reminded that each the parent or guardian may document the time when time when his or her child enters and departs the child care facility, however, the provider is responsible for ensuring tha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the signature of the drivers 1st sweep and 2nd sweeps on most of the day in the span of two weeks. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the transportation logs reviewed for the past two weeks to include the week 11/3-11/21/2025 with the logs missing required information. The transportation logs were missing the signature of the drivers 1 st sweep and 2 nd sweeps on most of the day in the span of two weeks. TA was provided to ensure the transportation logs are complete and documented with all required information.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom with the schedule taped to the staffs desk. The specialist was advised that the staff rearranged her classroom and also decorated. The specialist advised the provider that the daily activity schedule must be posted in an inconspicuous place that parents and guardians can view. The provider immediately asked the staff to post the schedule on the wall in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the schedule is posted in the classroom at all times in an inconspicuous place.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom a cabinet under the handwash sink designated for diapering storing toxic and hazardous material accessible to children in care to include tubs of hand washing soap, floor cleaner and trash plastic bags. Also, on the counter on the other sink in the same classroom a spray bottle with a broken sprayer nozzle containing bleach and water was set on the countertop exposing chemicals to children in care. The provider had staff to move all chemicals to a higher cabinet out of reach of children and also poured out that bleach and water from the spray bottle and moved the spray bottle at time of in ... [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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom with no capacity posted in the classroom. The facility includes their classroom capacitys listed on the evacuation routes. The provider had the staff post up the capacity of the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom as well as the mixed ages classroom of children ages three through five years old during nap time with children not placed 18 inches from one another. The specialist and the staff moved children around at time of inspection to ensure children were placed 18 inches apart in both classrooms. TA was provided to ensure children are placed 18 inches apart during nap time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom with no evacuation diagram posted in the classroom. The evacuation diagram was found in the classroom but was not posted. The staff posted the evacuation route in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the evacuation diagram to include two exit routes is posted at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [school aged children eating Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies as snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B
- Inspector notes
- 25.1 At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the school aged children eating Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies as snack. The specialist reminded the provider that children in care should be offered nutritious snack food items and also follow the, my plate recommendation of at least 2 food groups for snack. The provider immediately went to the food preparation area and grabbed the children sliced apples and milk along with the cookies offered at time of inspection. The director advised that all children enrolled are typically offered food items from their menu, however today that was not what was observed. The specialist observed snacks stored in the clas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- 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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the school aged classroom boys restroom with no handwashing procedures posted. The provider immediately placed hand washing procedures at time of inspection to include both how and when to wash hands. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures are posted near handwashing sinks where diapering, toileting and food preparation take place.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual refresher of required exposure plan training. The specialist observed the last training was completed on 8/23/2024 and was not completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that all child care personnel complete the exposure plan training and documentation of the completed training is placed on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental with an expired Immunization. The record is expired as of 10/1/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
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 attendance roster did not accompany children in both the two year old and mixed ages of three through five year old classrooms. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the attendance roster did not accompany children in both the two year old and mixed ages of three through five year old classrooms. During nap time the specialist conducted ratio and reviewed attendance roster in the two year old classroom and observed that there were 7 children present but only 6 children were signed in. The staff and specialist reviewed the attendance and realized that one child was never signed in. The staff signed the child in at time of inspection. Also, during naptime in the mixed aged classroom of three though five year old children the specialist reviewed attendance roster and of the ... [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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air conditioning vents and ceiling tiles near the vents throughout the facility with dust build up. The specialist advised the provider that the vents need to be dusted as well as the ceiling tiles. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed ceiling tiles throughout the facility with holes present. The provider advised that they removed cameras recently. Also, in the three year old classroom near the back door a small hole was observed in the wall caused by the restroom door handle hitting the wall. The provider placed a plastic plate cover on the wall at time of inspection. Also, in the same classroom the specialist observed paint chipped and peeling on the wall to the right side of the classroom near the television and back window that needs to be repainted and in reach of children in care. As well as, the specialist observed rust in the designated si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom eating lunch in the classroom with food items to include chicken strips and fruit cocktail to include whole grapes as well as whole cauliflower offered to the toddlers. The specialist advised the provider and kitchen personnel that food served to toddlers must be offered at an appropriate size of or cut into smaller pieces to eliminate a choking hazard. The specialist also observed the two year old classroom with food items served whole. The kitchen personnel immediately cut up the toddlers food into smaller pieces at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that infants and toddlers ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [paint brushes with paint and clothing items with bodiliy fluids were placed in a handwashing sink associated with diapering.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the handwashing sink in the one year old classroom designated for diapering with paint brushes with paint rinsed out in the sink and stored to dry. The specialist advised the provider that the classroom has an additional sink which should be used as a non-hand washing sink. Also, that the sink used for handwashing after diapering should be used solely for handwashing to ensure sanitation. As well as in the two year old classroom the handwashing sink associated with diapering was observed with a childs clothing items to include shorts, shirt and shoes. The staff advised that the child vomited and she changed his clot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering mat in the one year old classroom with a mat that was torn with tears exposing the foam cushion causing it to not be impermeable. The provider immediately replaced the diapering mat with a new mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering mat is impermeable at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed from reviewing transportation logs that on last Friday 3/14/2025 a second sweep was not conducted on the afternoon bus run. The specialist asked the staff responsible for completing the visual sweep if a second sweep was completed. The staff responded that she just counted the children. She did not go onto the bus and conduct a visual sweep. The staff also replied that she always does a sweep except for that day and going forward she will always complete a sweep. The staff wrote a statement detailing exactly what was expressed to the Licensing specialist. TA was provided to ensure that visual sweeps are conducted af ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist arrived on site the same time that the staff and school aged children arrived back on site and exited the bus. The provider advised that the children went to Bonnet Springs for a field trip during spring break. The Licensing specialist asked the provider to review parent permission slips and the provider advised that they have a generic permission slip on file but did not notified the parents in writing of the field trip conducted today with details regarding the location prior to the field trip. TA was provided to ensure that parents are notified in writing when and where a field trip is conducted and acknowledge permission ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Field Trip Permission
- Official code
- 10-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children in the mixed classroom of three through five year old children in the back right side of the facility from the cafeteria napping against furniture that was not at least 18 inches from the toy storage furniture. The specialist advised the provider that children were napping against furniture and suggested to move the children inward away from furniture and in the open floor. The provider had staff move the children away from furniture at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children do not sleep against or under furniture that may create a potential hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the fire extinguishers throughout the facility to include the kitchen as well as the vans used to transport children in care last serviced and tagged February 2024. The specialist advised the provider that the fire extinguisher should be tagged and serviced annually. The fire extinguishers should be retagged by the end of last month. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has the fire extinguishers tagged and serviced by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ____2/7/2025_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _______ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 the inspection, Licensing counselor observed expired food items in the kitchen to include a loaf of bread expired as of 2/26/2025 and cinnamon breakfast bread expired as of 3/14/2025. The provider discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommended expiration date for food items set by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the weekly menu posted at the facility with no substitution noted for todays date. The menu read that the children were supposed to have ham, mac n cheese, peas and carrots with bread and milk. The specialist observed the children in care eating pizza ordered from an outside merchant, Hawaiian punch and mandarin oranges for lunch. The provider explained that todays lunch was a treat to the children for St Patricks day. The provider noted the substitution on the menu for todays date with what the children ate for lunch at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that if substitutions are offered the change is ref ... [truncated]
- 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
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [complete a catered food log for pizza ordered from Hungry Howie's. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor determined that the provider did not have a catered food log completed for today. The provider ordered pizza from Hungry Howies for lunch for children in care but did not complete a food log. TA was provided to ensure that if the provider offers catered food from a food vendor or merchant outside the facility, the facility completes a food acceptance log and retains logs for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- 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, Licensing counselor observed hand washing procedures in the food preparation area that only included how to wash hands and not including when. The provider posted appropriate hand washing procedures near the hand washing sink at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near designated hand washing sinks where diapering, toileting and food preparation occurs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ not completed observed during nap time.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one year old classroom with mixed ages one and twos with attendance not completed during nap time. The specialist advised that attendance roster should be completed once staff have direct supervision and children enter the classroom. The provider immediately filled in the attendance roster at time of inspection. Also, in the school aged classroom the attendance was completed for younger children but read 8 teens. Children were not accounted for by name. The specialist advised that the children must be accounted for by name especially since school aged children conducted a field trip today. The provider immediate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- 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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 children ages three years old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17 children mixed classroom, majority age three years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Report comments
- 1 staff; 1 child age 6 years old 1 staff; 17 children ages three, four and five years old (maj. 3) 1 staff; 4 children ages two years old 1 staff; 6 children one year old 1 staff; 3 infants 2 other staff New ratio - 1 staff; 1 child age 6 years old 1 staff; 14 children ages three, four and five years old (maj. 3) 1 staff; 7 children ages two, three years old 1 staff; 6 children one year old 1 staff; 3 infants 2 other staff
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the hand washing sink in the boys restroom between the school age classroom and the four and five year old classroom with the handle missing. The provider advised that maintenance will have to replace the entire faucet to repair the handle. TA was provided to ensure that the sink is in good working condition and repair by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2024
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the girl's restroom located between the school age classroom and the four and five year old classroom with no soap or paper towels in reach of children for use. The provider immediately refilled the supplies at time of inspection with both and paper towels. TA was provided to ensure that the supplies needed for toileting are provided and restocked as needed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility did not complete the fire inspection annually. The last fire inspection was completed on 2/7/2023 and provider has a current fire inspection completed on 2/12/2024. The counselor reminded the provider that the fire inspection must be completed annually. The provider had documentation of the current inspection on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is completed annually. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___2/12/2024__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ___10/31/2023_________ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete fire extinguisher training and that documentation is on file by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2024
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the provider observed that the first aid kit did not have soap or a digital thermometer in the first aid kit checked that was in the facilitys vehicle. The provider provided the provider with a list of required items for the first aid kit during inspection. The provider restocked the first aid kit at time of inspection with soap and a digital thermometer. TA was provided to ensure that the first aid kit is stocked and maintained with the required items at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record on file. The immunization record was expired as of 6/19/2023. TA was provided to ensure that a current Immunization record is on file for the child by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2024
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- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor reviewed new staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. The staff signed a form while the CCR counselor was present putting them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a copy of staffs drivers license on file for Licensing to review. Staff has transported children in care on 11/10/2023. Provider had staff copy her drivers license at time of inspection. Also, counselor determined that staff 2 did not have a current annual physical on file, the last physical was completed on 10/12/2022. Provider confirmed that staff transported children in care this morning. Provider stated that staff will leave early today to complete a physical and will not continue to transport until it is completed. TA was provided to ensure that the all driv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all of the air conditioning vents throughout the facility with excessive dust build up. Counselor advised provider that all the vents need to be cleaned and maintained as needed as well as check each month on the physical environment inspections. Also, the facilitys vehicles need to be vacuumed, counselor observed debris and food on the floors of the vehicles. The van seats were observed with stains as well as on the ceiling inside the van. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility not in good repair. In the one year old classroom the counselor observed paint chipping along the wall near the table and bucket chairs where the children eat. As well as the wall by the door leading to the infants classroom backdoor. Counselor advised the provider that the areas need to be repainted in areas are accessible by children in care. Also, counselor observed the facilitys bus with the seat coverings torn throughout the bus on the head rest. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are repaired and repainted by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguisher in the facilitys van that was not mounted or secured in place for safety. Counselor advised provider that the fire extinguisher has to be secured. Provider stated that the van was replaced to the appropriate size fire extinguisher recently and they have to have the mount appropriate for the larger size extinguisher replaced. TA was provided to secure the fire extinguisher in the van by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [bleach and water and Mr. Clean disinfectant], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the two year old classroom a spray bottle with chemicals not labeled near the diaper changing. Counselor asked staff what solution was in the bottle, staff stated water and bleach. Counselor asked that the chemical name be written on the bottle. Staff completed at time of inspection. Also, in the one year old classroom another spray bottle was observed with a chemical stored not labeled. The staff immediately labeled the bottle with the chemical name, Mr. Clean disinfectant at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the toxic chemicals are always labeled with substance name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys evacuation plan with no safe routes displayed on the evacuation plan. Counselor advised to provider that the evacuation plans posted in each classroom have to have safe routes displayed. A primary route as well as an alternate route. Provider immediately documented multiple safe exit routes on all evacuation plans throughout the facility. TA was provided to ensure the facility has the routes displayed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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, the counselor observed frozen hotdogs in the freezer in the kitchen expired as of 11/16/2023. Also, a box of tomato paste in the food pantry was observed expired as of 9/1/2023. Provider immediately discarded of the expired food items. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the manufacturers expiration dates to avoid children in care being offered expired food.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed cups in the two year old classroom that were labeled with the childs first name only. Counselor advised provider that the childs full name needs to be labeled on the cup. Provider immediately labeled all the childrens cups with first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens cups are labeled with children full name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all stationary outdoor equipment on the older children's playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed toddler playground with all stationary outdoor equipment such as the multicolored equipment with the blue slide and also the multicolored teeter totter measuring less than 6 inches of resilient surface of mulch. Counselor reminded provider that the requirement of resilient surface is 6 inches and depth and 6 ft in perimeter. TA was provided to ensure that mulch is added to the toddler playground by the due date to meet 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not take fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Also, the staff 2 did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment at the facility. Counselor advised provider of the required training due to provider offering care to infants. Provider stated that she understood. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys emergency numbers with no written directions to the facility. Provider immediately posted written directions to the facility from a local landmark and posted them with emergency numbers near the phone. TA was provided to ensure written directions are posted with emergency phone numbers near the phone by the due date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect or Sexual offender search from the state of NY. Provider has moved an eligible staff in the room to supervise the personnel at time of inspection. Provider stated that the staff may be moved to kitchen work until results are received. TA was provided to ensure that the provider completes a search of Child Abuse and Neglect and Sexual offender search from each state staff that resides in another state within the past 5 years. Additional TA was provided that a sexual offender search and child abuse and neglect registry search are ne ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
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- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Report comments
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. • TA: At the time of inspection compliance achieved as provider appropriately labeled by date and type opened frozen food products that weren't previously labeled appropriately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D
- Report comments
- At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed all 47 children's files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental has an unsigned incident report. The parent did not sign the incident report. Technical assistance was provided to ensure all incident reports are signed by the parents on the day of the incident. This was completed at time of inspection as the parent/guardian signed the incident report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 walk me through the current process for ensuring that daily attendance records are complete and accurate when children arrive and depart?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent instances where attendance logs were missing required arrival or departure information. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures these records are consistently maintained for each child.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all vehicle safety equipment, such as booster seats, is checked regularly for expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an expired booster seat in a facility vehicle. This question helps parents understand the current routine for monitoring the safety and condition of all transportation equipment.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
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Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all staff members who transport children have current medical documentation and required training on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that a staff member was found to be transporting children after their required physical examination had expired. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these important staff credentials.
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Finding-specific
Could you explain the current procedure for conducting and documenting visual sweeps of the vehicles after each trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances across different inspections where transportation logs were incomplete or visual sweeps were not properly documented. This question helps parents understand the current protocols in place to ensure all children are accounted for during transportation.
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Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2025 show findings related to the storage of hazardous materials. This question helps parents understand the current practices for keeping the environment safe and secure.
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