Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.12
- Local median
- 1.95
Kathleen Little D's Childcare Center
1100 Red Devil Way, Lakeland, FL 33815
- License:
- C10PO0897
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 3:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- August 27, 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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 14, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Kathleen Little D's Childcare Center from January 17, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33815
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 51%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 4.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023August 21, 2024April 16, 2025March 24, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023April 16, 2025December 12, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023August 21, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023April 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing inspection observed Clorox wipes under the changing table inside the classroom (capacity of 14) accessible to the children in care. Also, air freshener was observed under the changing table inside the classroom (capacity 17) accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the items out of reach of children. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed items (a bag with muffins) stored under the changing table. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on the table changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance when the muffins were removed. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the resilient surface of mulch near the multicolored play equipment with slides measuring under 6 inches in depth.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the resilient surface of mulch near the multicolored play equipment with slides measuring under 6 inches in depth. Near the furthest slide the mulch measured to about 5 inches and near the first slide the mulch measured to 4 inches in depth. The provider has mulch all over the playground. Immediately at time of inspection the provider raked mulch from other areas to add additional inches of resilient surface near stationary equipment to meet required 6 inches of mulch. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface measured to 6 inches in depth.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed air conditioning vents throughout the facility in the ceiling that were observed with some dust build up and needing to be cleaned. TA was provided to ensure that the air conditioning vents are cleaned. TS was provided to ensure that ceiling tiles are free of stains and observed clean.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two holes in the wall behind the door from the two and three year old classroom in the hallway. The provider advised that the holes were caused by the door hitting the wall from the door handle and the bottom of the wall before a door stop was replaced. The specialist advised the provider to patch the holes and explained that duct tape can not be used to seal the holes. The provider advised that a ticket needs to be placed with the school board. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility is in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [resilient surface of mulch measured to 4 inches in depth near the brown and blue stationary equipment with slide and stairs.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the resilient surface of mulch measured to 4 inches in depth near the brown and blue stationary equipment with slide and stairs. The provider immediately raked mulch from under tables on the playground towards the outdoor equipment. The specialist remeasured the mulch and it measured to 6inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface is 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had a medical physical that was expired. The form was last date 2/8/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file for Licensing to review by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a ceiling tile stained from possible water damage in the middle toddler classroom near the infants classroom above the microwave and mini refrigerator. The counselor advised the provider that the ceiling tile needs to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, C and 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the provider conducted a fire drill with Licensing present and failed to possess parent contact information during the drill. The counselor encouraged the provider to create a contact list for all children enrolled and place it near attendance roster or first aid kit to ensure they remember to grab during drills. The provider immediately made copies of all of the enrolled childrens applications which includes parent contact information and placed them in a folder to bring to future drills. TA was provided to ensure that the parent contact information is present during fire drills going forward. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor obse ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not document completed training on current year 2023-2024 in service log. The counselor advised that the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268 is required to be complete each year with documented training completed. The provider had the staff to record trainings on the in service log at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete the form each year with documented training on the required log.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a hole in the wall behind the two year old classroom leading to the hallway with two storage rooms and hand washing sink. The hole in the wall seems to be caused by the door handle to the door of the classroom. In the hallway with the hand washing sink the baseboard was detached from the wall near the door of the two year old classroom and behind the door of the same classroom. Also, there is an area of wall paper and or paint missing near the baseboard that needs repair. Counselor advised the provider that the facility needs to be in good repair. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are repaired by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- 25.8 At the time of inspection, the counselor observed two black mini refrigerators in the freezer section located in the two year old classroom as well as the one year old classroom with no thermometer. Counselor advised provider that a thermometer must be placed in freezers and refrigerators. Provider immediately placed a thermometer in each freezer at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that freezers have thermometers present at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor equipment with slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed resilient surface of mulch not meeting the required 6 inches in depth and 6 ft from the perimeter. The outdoor equipment with slides measured at 5 inches near the orange stairs and 3 inches by the green slide. Provider raked mulch from near the plastic outdoor table and chairs over to the equipment. Counselor remeasured the area and it met the 6 inches in depth at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface meets the required 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the fire routes the alternate routes were not on the map in each classroom. The provider added a second route to each evacuation posted in each classroom to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a staff file (named on the supplemental page) that did not have their transcript in their file. The noncompliance was resolved when the provider printed out a copy of the staff's transcript to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the fire extinguisher was still not tagged with the proper date to be in compliance. The date for this resolution is longer than the 30 days allotted for class 3 citations due to the facility being closed during the summer months and reopening when school opens. The facility was advised to ensure the noncompliance is resolved once school reopens to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the fire extinguishers were still tagged for March 2022. The provider advised the counselor they were still waiting to be tagged for the current year. The noncompliance will be resolved once newer extinguishers are provided to the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the fire extinguishers throughout the facility tagged with a March 2022 certificate. Technical assistance was provided to have the fire extinguisher serviced and certified. Fire drills conducted 12/14/22, 1/24/23, 2/16/23, 3/2/23, and 4/10/23. Emergency preparedness drills conducted 1/26/23 (lockdown) and 2/27/23 (inclement weather). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only one drill is conducted a day.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The child care provider listed on the attached supplement was not removed from the employee roster within 10 days of separation from the facility. Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection show that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. This question helps understand the current storage procedures and staff training regarding hazardous materials.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue immediately at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that the playground surface remains at the required depth for safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the depth of the protective ground cover under outdoor equipment has been noted as a concern on multiple occasions, including in December 2025. This question helps clarify the routine maintenance schedule for the playground.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the process for keeping the facility in good repair and addressing maintenance needs as they arise?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 through 2025 have documented various facility maintenance needs, such as wall repairs and cleaning requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing upkeep.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required student health records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 noted that a student's health examination was not current. This question helps parents understand the center's system for tracking and updating these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring that staff are fully prepared for emergency drills, including having all necessary information on hand?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from inspections in 2023 and 2024 indicate that emergency preparedness procedures, such as having contact information during drills, have been a focus area. This question helps parents understand how the staff practices these safety protocols.
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