Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.05
- Local median
- 0.97
Davis, Virdell Family Day Care Home
1143 Blossom Cir S, Lakeland, FL 33805
- License:
- F10PO0507
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- April 18, 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 28, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for Davis, Virdell Family Day Care Home from January 13, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 8, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33805
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.5
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024October 14, 2025April 8, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024October 14, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the children that are listed in the supplemental did not have a current health form in the file. TA was provided to have the current form by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the fire extinguisher was tagged September 2024 and expired September 2025. TA was provided to get the fire extinguisher in for service by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
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 that the listed in the supplemental had an immunization that expired 10/11/25. TA was provided to get a current immunization by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
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
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 16.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no weekly menu posted in the home for review. The provider advised that she did not write out a weekly menu and typically completes the menus over the weekend or Monday mornings. The children in care were observed eating fish sticks, wheat bread, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. The provider wrote out a weekly menu at time of inspection. The provided advised that she offers the same meals monthly and printed a previous meal for the current week and noted substitutions made for today's meal of the food the children actually ate today. TA was provided to ensure that a weekly menu is available to revie ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D
- Inspector notes
- 20.13 At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the deep freezer located near the homes laundry room with frozen food stored for children in care without a thermometer present. The counselor advised the provider that the deep freezer also needs a thermometer if used to store food for children in care. The provider immediately placed a thermometer in the deep freezer at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is present at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-13
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 16.4, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the provider observed bottles for infants in care that were not labeled with childs first and last name. The provider labeled the bottles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles are labeled with the childs first and last name at all times if provided by parents from home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home's first aid kit did not include: [ soap and hand sanitizer, a current First Aid & CPR resource guide]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 (Section 12.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the homes first aid kit with no soap and CPR procedures posted in the kit. The provider immediately placed a bar of soap and printed CPR procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all of the required items are placed in the first aid kit at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 24 - First Aid Kit
- Official code
- 24-05
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: 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 Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all children's files and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the fence with the single gate facing the street still measured 47 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to raise the fence and gate to ensure the fencing measures 48 inches from the ground to the bar prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 9.8, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the fence facing the street with the single gate measured 47 inches on the side closest to the house and 45 inches on the other side. Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust or add fencing to ensure the height is 48 inches tall to the center of the bar prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-11
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the child's file listed on the supplemental and observed the child still had an incomplete enrollment form in their file. (missing physical address, hours in care, medical and emergency care plan). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete prior to the due date. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills during the licensure year did not include the following: [ one drill using alternate evacuation routes].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D (Section 13.2, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, a fire drill was not conducted using an alternative route. Technical support provided to conduct a fire drill before the due date using an alternative date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the sea saw - rocking horse was observed to have a black looking molded substance on the handles. Technical assistance to clean or remove the items prior to the due date. Also, technical assistance provided to remove the aluminum siding that is lying on the floor.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-03
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had a menu for January 30, 2023 - February 4, 2023, but nothing after. The provider pulled on her computer while conducting the inspection the menu for this week but nothing for last week. Technical assistance to complete a planned menu. Not Monitored Comments There is a due date of 2/26/2023 for this standard; therefore, this standard is not being monitored at this time.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-08
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the attendance roster observed showed children not signed in and/or out on certain days. Technical assistance to complete all attendance with times in and out. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver of the vehicle transporting children for the family day care home did not have a valid drivers license and/ or a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.1 Licensed Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the household member listed on the supplemental walked to the bus stop to retrieve the after school child and does not have current CPR or First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors. (listed on the supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The log for children transported did not include the following required information: [ signature of driver verifying all children left the vehicle, date, time of departure, time of arrival]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 Licensed Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed walking transportation logs and observed the logs were missing a driver/primary signature, date, time of departure, initials child(ren) were accounted for and/or time of arrival. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transportation by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destinat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 03 - Transportation
- Official code
- 03-10
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an electrical outlet without any safety plugs. The provider installed covers while the CCR counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-06
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a bottle without the child's first and last name. Technical assistance was given to the provider to label any/all bottles/sippy cups with the child's first and last name prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-16
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the changing table had numerous items stacked on the top. Technical assistance was given to the provider to clear all items from the table prior to the due date and was reminded that: A. The diaper changing area shall be located separate from the food preparation, food service and feeding area. B. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills during the licensure year did not include the following: [ one drill using alternate evacuation routes].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor determined the home has not conducted any fire drills using an alternate route since 2020. The home uses their own fire drill log and it was observed to be missing evacuation route used and also the time to evacuate the premises. The provider stated the home always uses the rear door to the playground for fire drills. Technical assistance was given to the provider to conduct a fire drill using an alternate route prior to the due date and to either use the Department's fire drill log or amend the current one to include the following: (a blank fire drill log was left with the provider on today's date). the date 1. number of child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all children's files and observed the child listed on the supplemental had an incomplete enrollment form in their file. (missing physical address, emergency contacts, medical info, days in care, parent/guardian signature and date). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete prior to the due date. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
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
How do you manage the process for tracking and updating children's health records to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in April 2026 identified that a child's health form was not current. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the provider stays on top of these requirements for all families.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 5/8/2026 for this record.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your routine for checking and maintaining safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that equipment readiness, including fire extinguisher maintenance, has been a topic of discussion in more than one report. This question allows the provider to explain their current schedule for safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required items, such as specific first aid supplies, are always stocked and ready?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 noted that certain items were missing from the first aid kit at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center currently maintains its emergency supplies.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle meal planning and documentation to ensure all nutritional requirements are met and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection indicate a finding regarding the availability of written weekly menus. Asking about this helps clarify how the provider currently organizes and documents their meal service.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring that all personal items, such as bottles or cups, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 noted a concern regarding the labeling of infant bottles. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the current daily practice for managing personal belongings in the home.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations