Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.13
- Local median
- 1.36
Stewart Family Day Care Home
835 Hillside Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- F10PO0312
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30PM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- April 29, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Stewart Family Day Care Home from April 20, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 21, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of November 10, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from November 8, 2024 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33853
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 3.83
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the homers fire extinguisher was last tagged in April 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the fire extinguisher serviced/tagged prior to the due date. Not Monitored Comments At the time of the inspection, there are no children enrolled; therefore this standard is not monitored at this time.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 tell me about your current process for ensuring that safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, remains up to date and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection show that the fire extinguisher was not current with its certification at that time. Asking about this helps families understand how the provider manages routine maintenance and safety equipment readiness.
- Context
- A later inspection in April 2026 did not note any concerns regarding safety equipment.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's activities and any updates on the home's routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations early on helps parents feel confident about how information is shared between the home and family.
General question
What is your approach to supervising children during different times of the day, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the supervision plan provides insight into how the provider maintains an attentive environment for all children in their care.
General question
Can you describe how you prepare for and practice emergency drills with the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing emergency preparedness helps parents understand how the provider ensures children are familiar with safety procedures in a calm and supportive way.
General question
What steps do you take to maintain a clean and organized environment for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the provider's cleaning and organization habits helps families understand how the physical space is kept ready for daily activities.