Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.31
- Local median
- 1.73
Tanisha Mcpherson DBA Mcpherson's Family Home Daycare
2046 Somerville Dr N, Lakeland, FL 33815
- License:
- F10PO0411
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- September 24, 2026
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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Tanisha Mcpherson DBA Mcpherson's Family Home Daycare from September 5, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 5, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from April 3, 2026 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 4
7 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 33815
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 3.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 4, 2024September 16, 2025March 26, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 4, 2024March 25, 2025March 26, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 4, 2024September 16, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 16, 2025March 26, 2026Inspection 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator had no written plan to provide at least one substitute, minimally 18 years old, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2 Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the homes substitute did not have a written plan on file or a completed 5131 form. Technical assistance was given to the provider that the home must have a written plan to provide at least one substitute, 18 years of age or older, to be available on a temporary/emergency basis that includes: The substitutes information (including name, date of birth, telephone number, address, anticipated number of hours worked and whether or not this person substitutes for another home) must be provided on the CF-FSP Form 5133. • The written plan must be kept current and include the name, address, and telephone number of the substitute. • Any changes to the pla ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
- Official code
- 05-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operator did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to the licensing authority. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the home did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel. Technical assistance was given to the provider to develop a plan prior to the due date. The provider was reminded the following types of incidents must be addressed: Lost or missing child; 1. Suspected maltreatment of a child; 2. Injuries or illness requiring hospitalization or emergency treatment; 3. Death of child or child care personnel; 4. Presence of a threatening individual who attempts or succeeds in gaining entrance to the home 5.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Emergency Information
- Official code
- 25-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the homes fire drill log and observed the home failed to conduct a fire drill during the months of August 2025, October 2025, November 2025 and January 2026. The provider completed more emergency drills during this period and substituted the emergency drills for fire drills. The provider was reminded that fire drills must be completed monthly when children are in care and emergency drills must be practiced a minimum of one time per year. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete a fire drill prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items 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 the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed aerosol air freshener, mouthwash, candles and Lysol spray in the bathroom the children use. Technical assistance was given to the provider to either install locks on the cabinet doors or store all toxic substances out of the reach of the children prior to the due date. Note: additional time was allotted to align the due dates.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-01
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have documentation of daily inspection for the indoor play area. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and any problems corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the homes fencing did not measure 48 inches in height. One side measured 3 foot 7 inches and the other side measured 3 foot 11 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the fencing measures a minimum of 4 feet in height prior to the due date,
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas and equipment were not inspected prior to usage for basic health and safety and/or problems noted were not corrected before used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A and7.6, N (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have documentation of daily inspection for the outdoor play area. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and any problems corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Weekly meal and snack menus were not planned, written and available for review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the menu was dated for the week of 9/7/25 - 9/13/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure the menu is current prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups were not labeled with the childs first and last name. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed cups that were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all bottles, sippy cups, etc. must be labeled with the child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-16
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 detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [were expired or missing.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had missing and/or expired influenza brochures in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the influenza brochure must be distributed annually between August 1 and September 30 and a copy placed in the childs file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to get a signed current brochure from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-05
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 [were expired or missing.].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had missing and/or expired distracted adult brochures in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September and a copy placed in the child's file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to get a signed current brochure from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
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 provider's CPR and First Aid expired 2/28/25. TA: The provider will need a current CPR and First Aid before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the substitute's first aid and cpr expired 4/30/24. The provider did not have the substitute's current first aid and cpr on file. TA: The provider will need to obtain the substitute's current first aid and cpr before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-10
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was disinfectant spray under the children's sink and there was Lysol under the kitchen sink that were not locked. The provider removed the disinfectant spray and Lysol from the children's and kitchen sink. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-01
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 the time of the inspection, there was one electrical outlet did not have a cover on it. The provider placed a cover on the electrical outlet; therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- 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
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not conduct a fire drill in March 2024. The provider conducted a fire drill with counselor therefore it was put back into compliance. The last: Fire drill: 8/28/24 Inclement weather: 6/19/24 Lockdown: 4/17/24
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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
Can you walk me through the current process for ensuring all staff, including substitutes, have their required background screening forms signed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show that a required child abuse and neglect reporting form was missing from a staff file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other household items to ensure they remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate multiple instances across different years where hazardous materials were found accessible to children in care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current routine for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure all safety procedures are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 show that the provider did not always complete the required monthly fire drills while children were in care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you maintain and update your written plan for emergency substitutes to ensure someone is always available on short notice?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that a written plan for emergency substitutes was not on file at that time.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 4/25/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track staff certifications, such as CPR and First Aid, to ensure they remain current for everyone working with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show instances where staff or substitute CPR and First Aid certifications had expired.
Related violations