Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.18
- Local median
- 0.97
Morris Bridgett Family Child Care Home
1502 Kettles Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805
- License:
- F10PO0597
- 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, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 5:59AM to 6:00AM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- August 1, 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
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 inspectionJanuary 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Morris Bridgett Family Child Care Home from January 23, 2023 through January 20, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 29, 2025 and involved facility condition.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33805
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 24, 2024March 4, 2024July 23, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 24, 2024March 4, 2024July 23, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 26, 2023July 23, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the torn nap mats. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had water in the inflatable pool, a large bucket with water and gas can on the side of the house (Not part of children's playground). The provider removed the water from the inflatable pool and the large bucket. The gas can was removed and placed in the garage. Therefore, the standard was put back in the compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one electrical outlet with no cover on it. The provider placed a cover on the electrical outlet which was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-24
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 provider did not have the parents' sign a distracted driver brochure signed in April 2024.].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have one child's parent sign a distracted driver brochure in April 2024. TA: The provider will need the parents to sign the distracted driver brochure signed in April and September each year. 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
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 7.5, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the main bedroom was disorganized and cluttered with multiple clothes stack half way up the wall. TA: The provider will need to declutter and organize the clothes in the main the bedroom
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the children's playroom did not have a cover on an electrical outlet. The provider placed an electrical outlet cover 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
No recorded violations in this report
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 9, numbers 4 and 5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had bleach accessible on the lower shelf under the sink. The provider removed the bleach from the bathroom and no longer accessible to the children.
- 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
- Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia were accessible to children in care.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a bottle of rum in the main bedroom on the dresser that can be accessible to the children in care. The provider removed the bottle of rum and it was no longer accessible to the children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Indoor play areas in the home were not clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 9, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the children's room appeared to be cluttered and had all the toys stacked on the table. TA: The provider will need to have the toys organized and declutter before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-01
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 7.5, B
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the main bedroom was disorganized and cluttered with multiple clothes stack half way up the wall. TA: The provider will need to declutter and organize the clothes in the main the bedroom.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-03
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two children enrolled with no attendance records. TA: The provider will need attendance records for the children in care. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-06
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 [there was one child that did not have the distracted driver brochure signed in April 2023].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child that did not have the distracted driver brochure signed in April 2023. TA: The provider will need to have the parents sign the distracted driver brochure signed in April and September each year. 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
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were five children not signed in and out for 1/9/22, 1/11/22, 1/12/22, 11/12/13, 1/14/22 and 1/5/22. TA: The provider will need to sign in and out all the children on a daily basis and they all need to be accounted for. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-06
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 that electrical outlets are always properly covered and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that instances of uncovered electrical outlets were noted during past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols in place to prevent such hazards.
- Context
- The provider corrected these issues at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your daily environment to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that access to hazardous materials was a topic noted in previous reports. Asking this helps parents learn about the current storage and supervision practices used to keep these items secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding the maintenance of daily attendance records. This question allows the provider to explain the current procedures they use to track children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your nap mats to ensure they remain in good condition and meet all sanitation requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection mention a finding regarding the condition of nap mats. This question helps parents understand the current routine for inspecting and maintaining equipment used during rest time.
- Context
- The provider addressed this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to organizing play areas to ensure they stay clean and free of clutter throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that the cleanliness and organization of play areas were noted as a repeated topic in several reports. This question helps parents understand the daily habits and routines the provider uses to maintain a tidy space.
Related violations