Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 1.04
McCullough Large Family Child Care Home
5017 Forestgreen Dr E, Lakeland, FL 33811
- License:
- L10PO0001
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- October 3, 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 inspectionMarch 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for McCullough Large Family Child Care Home from March 21, 2023 through March 30, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 26, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Two later inspections, from October 15, 2025 through March 30, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 33811
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2.5
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
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed alcohol in the upright refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen of the home stored low in the unit shelf. Also, a wine cooler was observed near the kitchen that had sealed and open bottles of alcohol accessible to children in care. The provider immediately removed the open bottles of alcohol to another location in the home out of reach of children at time of inspection. The specialist suggested baby gates on the openings of the kitchen and or baby locks on the wine cooler. TA was provided to ensure that alcohol is not accessible to children at any time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items
- Official code
- 11-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the home did not have a corded telephone or any phone designated to the family day care home. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has a telephone/landline that is designated for the family day care home.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 20-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete an annual refresher and document on file for Licensing to review. The provider immediately completed exposure training at time of inspection and placed on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training refresher is completed annually and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 29-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
What steps are currently in place to ensure that household items are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show that certain items were found in an area accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current storage practices and safety measures used to keep items secure.
- Context
- This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the communication plan you have in place for emergencies, including how you ensure a designated phone is always available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a need for a dedicated corded telephone for the home. Asking this helps parents understand how the provider maintains reliable communication tools for daily operations and emergency readiness.
- Context
- The correction for this item was due by October 6, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain training records for your staff to ensure everyone stays up to date on health and safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2025 indicate that documentation for annual staff training was missing at that time. This question helps parents understand the current system for keeping staff certifications and health training records current.
- Context
- This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for supervising children, and how do you adjust that supervision based on the different age groups in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily supervision routine helps parents feel confident about how the provider manages group dynamics and keeps children engaged throughout the day.
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's day, and what is your preferred method for sharing updates or concerns?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the provider and families is essential for a positive experience. This question helps parents understand how they will receive information about their child's activities and well-being.