Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.96
Skip To My Lou Family DayCare
3340 Hawks Ridge Dr, Lakeland, FL 33810
- License:
- F10PO0388
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat: 7:00AM to 1:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- March 2, 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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Skip To My Lou Family DayCare from January 9, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 25, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of March 24, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33810
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 21, 2024February 25, 2025August 28, 2025February 25, 2026Inspection 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
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed several students with an expired immunization (named on the supplemental) the provider was advised to ensure all children enrolled have a current form to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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 Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the homes roster through the Clearinghouse and observed none of the household members or substitute were listed on the roster. Technical support was given to the provider to add all household members and the substitute prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired physical record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
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. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child that did not have a physical health record. TA: The provider will need to have a physical health record before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The custodial parents or legal guardians of children in care were not informed in writing, by the operator, that someone living in the home smoked. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated someone in the home smoked. The provider did not notify the parents that someone in the home smoked. TA> The provider will need to inform the parents in writing that someone in the home smoked.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Smoking on Premise
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child that did not have a current immunization record. The immunization record expired 2/18/24. TA: The provider will need to receive from the parent a current immunization record or register on Florida Health to obtain the record.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-01
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 walk me through 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 from an August 2025 inspection indicate that household members or substitutes were not listed on the required roster at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to track and update children's immunization and health records to ensure they remain current throughout their time in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show multiple instances where children's immunization or physical health records were found to be expired or missing.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage your daily schedule to ensure you have enough time to review and maintain all required enrollment paperwork for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing administrative routines helps families understand how the provider balances record-keeping with direct supervision of children.
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there are any changes to the home environment that they should be aware of?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices ensure that families stay informed about changes in the facility or home environment that may impact their children.
General question
How do you handle the transition process for new families to ensure all necessary health and safety documentation is complete before a child's first day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the enrollment intake process helps parents feel confident that all regulatory requirements are met from the start.