Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.78
Delpha Family Day Care Home
318 El Dorado St, Lakeland, FL 33809
- License:
- F10PO1069
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- December 10, 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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Delpha Family Day Care Home from June 7, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 22, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 21, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from May 27, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33809
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 3, 2025January 5, 2026May 22, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 19, 2024December 3, 2025May 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the homes substitute did not have a written plan on file. 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, Section 4. The written plan must be kept current and include the name, address, and telephone number of the substitute. Any changes to the plan must be reported ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Substitute
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, E and Q
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have previous employment verifications completed, nor had a file onsite for review other than a background screening. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date and reminded staff must have a complete file onsite available for review by licensing. The provider was reminded that the 5-year employment historys must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, Rand4.3, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing an Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-05
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental were missing a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior years date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the home did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on todays date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation, maintained for 12 months that routine inspections were conducted at least monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, J
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed there was no documentation of the home completing monthly inspections since 11/23/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed, documented on the physical environment log and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-15
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the homes fire extinguishers was last tagged in October 2024. The home also has a smaller fire extinguisher that is not tagged. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have at least one the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the last fire drill on record was for 2025, The provider did not have a fire drill log for January 2026 - to date of this inspection. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete a fire drill prior to the due date. The last recorded fire drill was completed on 12/20/25 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/21/25 (weather) and (lockdown).
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 7 children enrolled and all 7 childrens files were reviewed. The licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental only had an immunization history record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form (DH Form 680 or DH Form 681) from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-01
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 [some brochures were missing or expired.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child(ren) listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of receiving the Influenza brochure or the brochure was expired. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the brochure is to be distributed annually only during the months of August or September.
- 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 brochure was missing or expired.].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child(ren) listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of receiving the Distracted Adult brochure. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian sign prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that the brochure is to be distributed annually only during the months of April & September. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S.
- Report comments
- Per the clearinghouse roster, household member/substitute still has no updated fingerprints, per text; homeowner stated they were still working on fingerprints as of 1/5/26. She was made aware that a new due date is 1/30/26 via text on today's date to maintain compliance of this standard. **Additional time given to provider due to dates of holiday closures for all agencies
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. 402.313(3), F.S.
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider's sub/household member's finger prints were expired on 10/12/25. The provider was advised to ensure prints are completed every 5 years to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the provider stated that the child named on supplemental form with expired immunization is in the process of getting religious exemption. The provider was advised to ensure all children enrolled have current records to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2026
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
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child with an expired immunization record. The immunization record expired 10/31/24. TA: The provider will need to receive the current immunization from the parent or register at Florida Health to obtain the record.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A, B and D
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had a 2 month old infant sleeping in a bouncy with a blanket on top of the infant's legs. The provider removed the infant from the bouncy and placed the infant in a pack and play. The blanket was removed therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-02
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
Could you explain the process you use to ensure all staff and household members have their required annual forms and background screenings up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that some required annual forms for staff were missing. This question helps you understand how the provider manages their administrative documentation to ensure all personnel remain in compliance with state requirements.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 6/21/2026 for these items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for tracking and updating immunization records for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that maintaining current immunization records has been a recurring topic in reports from 2024, 2025, and 2026. Asking about their tracking system helps you understand how they stay organized and ensure all health documentation is current for every child.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you conduct and document your monthly fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a gap in the fire drill log. This question allows you to learn about their routine for practicing emergency procedures and how they maintain the required documentation.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 6/1/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your daily routine for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 indicate that the daily inspection logs for play areas were not being maintained as required. Asking this helps you understand how the provider monitors the environment daily to keep it ready for children.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 6/21/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a current written plan for emergency substitute care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2026 noted that a written plan for a substitute was not on file. This question helps you understand how the provider ensures they have reliable backup support available in case of an emergency.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 6/21/2026 for this item.
Related violations