Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 0.97
MS. T'S KINDER GARDENERS
618 Julius T Horney Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
- License:
- F10PO1063
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- July 23, 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 eight available inspections for MS. T'S KINDER GARDENERS from January 17, 2023 through January 20, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 2, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from July 7, 2025 through January 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33805
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
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 [none of the children's files had the forms completed in the months of August or September.]. 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 that the children did not have the influenza completed by their parents. TA was provided that the forms must be completed by the parents in August or September annually. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have 7 children enrolled. All children's files were reviewed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 [the month of Septemberver was not completed by the parents.].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 that the children did not have the Distracted Driver completed by their parents for the month of September. TA was provided that the forms must be completed by the parents in the months of April and September annually. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 9, numbers 5 and 8) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a grass edge trimmer next to the back door to go outside in the children's playground. The grass edge trimmer was removed and placed in the locked area 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
- 10-03
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]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a weekly menu for the counselor to review. TA: The provider will need a weekly menu before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 20-08
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 18.2, number 2) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had one child with an expired immunization record 12/16/22. The provider received a current immunization that expires 3/16/23 via email from the parent. Therefore, the standard was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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 the current process for ensuring that tools or potentially hazardous items are kept in a secure, locked area away from children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2024 noted that a tool was found in an area accessible to children, though it was immediately moved to a locked space. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for play.
- Context
- The item was removed and secured at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the planning and posting of weekly menus to ensure they are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2024 indicated that a weekly menu was not available for review at that time. Discussing this helps parents understand the center's routine for meal planning and record availability.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding regarding an expired immunization record that was updated during the visit. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center stays on top of health documentation.
- Context
- The record was updated at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required annual health and safety information forms are distributed to and completed by parents on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from a January 2025 inspection noted that certain annual safety forms were missing from parent files. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements and communication with families.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring that children are fully engaged and supervised during outdoor play times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff supervise and interact with children during outdoor activities helps parents feel confident about the daily care and engagement provided. This is a standard part of evaluating the daily experience for children at the center.