Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.37
- Local median
- 0.96
Mrs. Chick's Lil Chick-A-Dee Learning Academy
7476 Hunters Greene Cir, Lakeland, FL 33810
- License:
- F10PO0322
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 3:00AM to 10:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- June 11, 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
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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Mrs. Chick's Lil Chick-A-Dee Learning Academy from January 9, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 28, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 26
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33810
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023June 4, 2024July 8, 2024August 19, 2024June 6, 2025July 10, 2025May 29, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024June 6, 2025December 9, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023May 29, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 6, 2025December 9, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 6, 2025December 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the homes roster through the Clearinghouse and observed the person(s) listed on the supplemental were missing or not added to the roster. Technical support was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the both the operator and substitutes CPR course only covered infants. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the CPR training to include infant, pediatric and adult prior to the due date. Extra time was allotted as the inspection was revised.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- 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 complete the 1 of the new additional pre-service classes. (Safety Practices in the SR program course). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple outlet covers in the home uncovered. The specialist observed 1 outlet on the lower wall downstairs in the home where children are present and a few upstairs in the home in the sitting area and hallways. The provider covered the outlets at time of inspection and also advised that placed up a baby gate at the end of the stairwell and children are not present in the upstairs of the home. TA was provided to ensure that the operator covers outlets accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the fencing in the homes outdoor play area not a ground level in multiple area with gaps observed over 3 and a half inches. The provider advised that different rodents and animals have been observed in her backyard. The specialist observed near the right side of the play area on the fence facing the street a gap of about 5 inches wide. Also, on the back fence another gap was observed of about the 4-5 inch range. Lastly, on the left side of the fencing gaps were observed of 4 inches as well as near the exit gate a gap was observed of 5 inches. The specialist and operator discussed materials that can be added to fill ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete an annual refresher training of the homes exposure plan. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 28-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplementals medical physical is expired as of 12/4/2023. The physical is valid for 2 years. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1 and 3.2C Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection provider completed her school readiness training however her substitute staff did not.
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-15
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1 and 3.2C Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider and substitute need to complete the school readiness training. A school readiness flyer was emailed today to the provider giving her guidance on what courses need to be completed.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-15
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection an Iron plugged into electrical outlet and iron board was observed in area where children were taking a nap and were unattended by an adult provider. TA was provided to the provider and resolved at time of inspection due to both children in care going home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection the electrical outlets were not covered.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Indoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the daily physical environmental log was not completed daily. Instead, the provider completed it monthly. Technical assistance to go over it daily.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [several areas of the fence had holes. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider was shown the fencing that had several holes, which were sharp. Technical assistance was provided to fill in the holes and make the fencing in good repair. Extra time allotted due to align due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not safe and sanitary for the children to use in that [the toys were observed unsanitary and one had a hole in it. Stagnant water breeds mosquitos and other insects. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, M (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the outdoor equipment toy cube had a hole in it. Also, the ride along toys and table had dirt and stagnant water. Technical assistance to clean the toys and ensure that they are all in good repair. Extra time allotted due to align due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-14
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected immediately following exposure to bodily fluids. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the highchair was observed unsanitary, the toys need to be detailed cleaned as well. Technical assistance to clean and wipe down all the toys, rocker, and the highchair.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At this time of inspection provider failed to have bloodborne pathogen training completed. Technical support provided to complete the exposure training. Not Monitored Comments At time of the inspection the provider advised that she does not give out any medication.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 28-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, Child 1 was enrolled in the home on March 6, 2024, and his immunization record expired on April 12, 2025. Technical assistance was provided to obtain a current immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the forms were not provided nor was information provided in April. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not provide documentation in the month of April for a potential distracted driver failing to drop off or a child and leave them in the car. Technical assistance provided that the form is due in the months of April and September. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator or substitutes First Aid or CPR certification was no longer current.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the substitute had an expired First Aid and CPR (expired 3/30/24). TA: The substitute will need a current first aid and cpr before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator or substitutes First Aid or CPR certification was no longer current.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the substitute had an expired First Aid and CPR (expired 3/30/24). TA: The substitute will need a current first aid and cpr before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator or substitutes First Aid or CPR certification was no longer current.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the substitute had an expired First Aid and CPR (expired 3/30/24). TA: The substitute will need a current first aid and cpr before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 18.2, number 2) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child with an expired immunization record 5/10/24. The provider received a current immunization record from the parent therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for [ a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a household member with an expired juvenile screening October 22, 2023. The provider will need a juvenile screening before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator for the operators 12 month licensing period. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.6.1 (Section 17.6, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not complete the 10-hour in-service training before their licensing year ended on June 11, 2023. The provider only completed five hours of in-service hours during the licensing year June 11, 2022, and June 11, 2023. The provider completed five hours of in-service training on June 12, 2023, therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A family day care home may provide care for a maximum of: 4 children from birth to 12 months of age. 3 children from birth to 12 months of age, and other children, for a maximum total of six children. 6 preschool children if all are older than 12 months of age. 10 children if no more than 5 are preschool age and, of those 5, no more than 2 are under 12 months of age. There were [10] children observed in care and their ages were [2-4]. 402.302(8), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.1 Licensed Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection through information obtained it was revealed the homeowner was over ratio during the month of May. The attendance records reflect 10 children were in care, and due to their ages of 2-4, the maximum number allotted in care is 6. The homeowner was over ratio by 4 children for the month of May. The noncompliance was resolved because the provider was in ratio at the time of the inspection and for the current month.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/ Ratio
- Official code
- 01-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider failed to maintain a current employee roster for the substitute, and two household members in the Clearinghouse. TA: The provider will need to go to the Clearinghouse website and pull up the background screenings and there is a button on the bottom of the page that says, "add employment". The provider will need to add the family daycare home, title and date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff and household members are correctly listed in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in May 2026 identified that the required roster for staff and household members was not fully up to date in the Clearinghouse.
- Context
- The provider was given technical support to update the roster by the due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all electrical outlets are covered and that play areas are kept free of potentially hazardous items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that some electrical outlet covers were not in place, and previous reports have also addressed the accessibility of hazardous items.
- Context
- The provider addressed these items at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain current CPR and first aid certifications for yourself and any substitute staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training or certification documentation, including CPR and first aid, required updates to remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily safety inspections of your indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections indicate that maintenance of play equipment and fencing, as well as the documentation of daily safety checks, has been an area of focus.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of children's health and immunization records to ensure they are always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report shows that keeping student health examinations and immunization records current has been a recurring administrative requirement for the facility.
Related violations