Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.08
- Local median
- 1.75
Owlets Childcare
399 6th St SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO7478
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat: 2:00PM to 8:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 31
- License expiration:
- September 30, 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 inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Owlets Childcare from September 13, 2024 through June 9, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025April 21, 2025August 28, 2025January 21, 2026May 27, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 21, 2025January 21, 2026May 27, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025August 28, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 21, 2025January 21, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2025April 21, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 21, 2025May 28, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the bottles and sippy cups in the one year old classroom not labeled or only labeled with the childs first name. The staff immediately labeled the childrens bottles and sippy cups appropriately after the specialist advised staff to label them at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups provided from home for children in care are labeled appropriately to include the childs first and last names.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an expired Immunization record for the child listed on the supplemental. The form was expired as of 5/4/2026. The child started at the facility on 7/3/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 a Child Abuse and Neglect form on file for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental that was not signed annually. The form was last signed 2/25/2025. The provider had the staff sign a Child Abuse and Neglect form at time of inspection and placed the form on file. TA was provided to ensure that staff sign a Child abuse and Neglect form annually and place it on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 5 staff files for compliance.
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering changing station surface that was not impermeable. The material of the current surface was absorbent. The provider had extra nap mats on hand and immediately added the mat to the diapering station at time of inspection which is an impermeable surface to meet compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering station has a surface that 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
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental either did not complete the exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility or annually. Staff 1 started at the facility on 9/23/2025 and completed the training on 10/17/2025. Staff 2 last completed the training on 8/4/2023 but completed the annual refresher on todays date. Lastly, staff 3 last completed the training on 10/28/2024 but completed the annual refresher on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete exposure plan training initially and annually, document and place on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 10/28/2024 but signed the form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that personnel/volunteer signs the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually and places on file for Licensing to review. Specialist reviewed all 5 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that previous work history for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was not verified. The provider immediately verified the past work history from 2023 at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the previous complete 5 year work history is verified and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to initiate an out of state Child Abuse registry and out of state sexual offender search for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff started at the facility on 2/ 24/2025. The staff lived in the state of MD within the past 5 years. TA was provided to ensure that the searches are initiated for the personnel by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were present in the food preparation area when meals and snacks were being prepared. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Child Care Personnel preparing food inside the kitchen with two infants inside a wagon in the doorway of the kitchen. The Child Care Personnel was assigned to the infant classroom and prepared the lunch meal today. Technical assistance was provided to for safety, children must not be present in the food preparation area when meals and snacks are prepared unless being supervised or participating in a cooking activity. This standard was brought back into compliance when the children were returned to the classroom. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that infants bottles are prepared in the kitchen, or parents ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-15
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an open clear bag of mixed fruit inside the refrigerator. Technical assistance was provided that opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be labeled with the date and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider used the food item for lunch. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several cups milk left out on a half walk between two classrooms. It appears the milk was out from breakfast. Technical assistance was provided that no milk and/or food should sit out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider removed the milk. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-15
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sign-in and sign-out (June 2025 August 2025) attendance form (attendance records) not accurately filled out. The forms were missing signatures, arrival times, and departure times. Technical assistance was provided that custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility. However, the child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, interviews revealed that staff was aware of the child's eye bite and they explained how it gradually got bigger. They did not notify the mother at the first recognition of growing sting/swelling. The mother noticed it at pick up and asked what happened. The facility failed to contact parents or EMS for child's condition. The noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer in attendance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection interviews revealed an incident report was not documented or written after the incident occurred. The provider was advised to ensure incidents are documented the same day to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance is resolved because the child is no longer enrolled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF 40-hour introductory training. Child Care Personnel industry start date 1/13/20 and has not completed training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel successfully complete DCF 40-hour training and exam.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed missing outlet covers in several classrooms. Technical assistance was to ensure that all outlets are appropriately covered. This standard was placed back into compliance when outlet cover was placed back on outlets. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure ceiling vents are dusted regularly. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 grey and turquoise playhouse not in good repair. There were missing planks of wood and rotten wood exposing the strews. Technical assistance was provided to ensure to repair or replace affected play equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an infant asleep inside the crib with a bib on. This poses a potential strangulation risk for the child. Technical assistance was provided that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices and infant napping shall not have items that could pose a strangulation risk. This standard was brought back in compliance when the Provider was removed the pacifier and bib from child. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete DCF 40-hour introductory training. Child Care Personnel industry start date 1/13/20 and has not completed training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel successfully complete DCF 40-hour training and exam.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplement had expired Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel have a signed supplemental statement on file. Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files, totaling 5. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed on file. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the Child Care Personnel must sign CF FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements annually.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a complete 5-year work verification is on file. •
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [bleach water solution], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle of chemicals (bleach water) in the kitchen without labels. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that spay bottles are labeled correctly. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider labeled the spray bottle. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a bag of spoiled apples with slim like fluid in the facility 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
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sign-in and sign-out attendance form (attendance records) not accurately filled out. The forms were missing signatures and departure times. Technical assistance was provided that custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility. However, the child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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
Could you explain the process you use to ensure all required background screening documentation is complete for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show that certain required out-of-state background search documentation was missing for a staff member. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all personnel files meet regulatory requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that daily attendance records are accurate and complete for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show repeated instances where arrival and departure times were not fully documented. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accountability for children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage and labeling of food items to ensure everything is fresh and properly identified?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 note multiple instances involving food storage, labeling, and expiration dates. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center maintains food safety standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that all staff members complete their required training and annual refreshers on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 inspections indicate that some staff members had not completed required introductory or refresher training on time. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff professional development.
Related violations
General question
How do you maintain and update your facility's safety and maintenance checks to ensure everything remains in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular safety checks are essential for maintaining a secure environment for children. Understanding the center's routine maintenance schedule helps parents feel confident in the facility's ongoing commitment to safety.