Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 1.36
Shipman Family Day Care Home
637 Washington Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- License:
- F10PO0392
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Night Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- March 9, 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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Shipman Family Day Care Home from February 22, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of February 28, 2026.
Three later inspections, from February 13, 2026 through June 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33853
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not maintain documentation of a valid Florida driver's license and/ or a valid certification in infant and child CPR procedures and first aid training for the driver. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator did not have annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Technical assistance was provided that an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator advised that she doesnt provide transportation but occasionally drops off and pick up her grandchild from school. Technical assistance was provided that all home Operators must maintain documentation of current insurance coverage on all vehicles used to transport children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator advised that she doesnt provide transportation but occasionally drops off and pick up her grandchild from school. There is no transportation log documenting the children being transported. Technical assistance was provided that a log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retaine ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-08
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle used to transport children did not have an inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator advised that she doesnt provide transportation but occasionally drops off and pick up her grandchild from school. The Operator did not have documentation of vehicle inspection. Technical assistance was provided that all vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-20
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of employment in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. This standard was brought back into compliance when Operator called Substitute to email a copy of the fire extinguisher certificate. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All parts of the home, including furnishings, equipment and plumbing were not kept: [ in an orderly condition]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the home to be unorganized and not orderly. There was furniture moved about, the Operator advised that the home would be renovated, and she is getting prepared to move items out of the home. The room where the Operator normally use as the daycare room was not setup. The Operator is now using the dining room and living area. Technical assistance was provided all parts of the home, both indoors and outdoors; including furnishings, equipment, toys, and plumbing shall be kept clean, and sanitary, free from hazards, in orderly condition and in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
- Official code
- 18-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had a child between the ages of 12-17 without a juvenile screening living on the property. TA: The provider will need a juvenile screening due by the date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain your current process for ensuring all vehicle safety and insurance documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show that required vehicle inspection and insurance documentation was missing. This question helps confirm that the provider now maintains all necessary paperwork for any transportation provided.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/12/2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your transportation logs to ensure all children are accounted for during outings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2026 noted that a transportation log was not available. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks children during any travel.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/12/2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members have their required safety certifications and training on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2026 indicated that documentation for driver certifications and first aid training was missing. This question helps verify that all staff training requirements are currently met.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/12/2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all household members living on the property meet the required background screening standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that a required background screening for a juvenile resident was missing. This question helps clarify how the provider maintains compliance with screening requirements for everyone living in the home.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the organization and cleanliness of the home to ensure a safe environment for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2026 noted concerns regarding the orderly condition of the home. This question allows the provider to share how they keep the space clean and organized for daily care.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/12/2026 showed no further concerns.
Related violations