Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 1.33
Aprendemos Learning Home
3229 Big Valley Dr, Lakeland, FL 33812
- License:
- L10PO0026
- Type:
- Large Family Child 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 11:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- November 24, 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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Aprendemos Learning Home from October 30, 2024 through June 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from May 15, 2026 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 11 local median in Lakeland
Compared to 163 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.96
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 7, 2025November 13, 2025May 4, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 7, 2025November 13, 2025May 4, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 7, 2025November 13, 2025May 4, 2026Inspection 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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A Large Family Child Care Home may provide care for a maximum of: 1. 8 children from birth to 24 months of age. 2. 12 children with no more than 4 from birth to 24 months of age. There were [9] children observed in care and their ages were [infant to four-year-old]. 402.302 (11), F.S., FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.2.2 [SR]
- Report comments
- The license is posted on a wall inside the home. At the time of inspection, ratio was as follows. Infant 4-year-old 6:1 Child Care Personnel • During the inspection, three (3) more children were received and only one Child Care Personnel was present. At approximately 9:01am, there were a total of 9 children (infant to 4-year-old) to one Child Care Personnel. At approximately 9:04am another Child Care Personnel arrived at the home putting the home into ratio. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that appropriate ratio is always followed. This standard was brought back into compliance. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 01 - Licensed Capacity/Ratio
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all Child Care Personnel signed updated Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024). •
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-10
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization form on file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 32-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- 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 [April 2026]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a distracted driver brochure and/or documentation of providers/guardians receiving it during the month of April of 2026. Technical assistance provided that each childs parents must be 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. This standard is back into compliance as April has passed. • Provider advised that 14 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed all childrens files. • ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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, R and 4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Large Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator, employee, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the provider & substitute files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental was 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 year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-09
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 13 children enrolled and all 13 children's files were reviewed. The licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization 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 December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 13 childrens files and determined the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. 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 December 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- 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 [the brochure was blank.]. 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 the child listed on the supplemental had a blank influenza brochure in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the influenza brochure must be distributed annually between August 1 and September 30. If the provider chooses to distribute the brochure during enrollment that is not during the month of August or September, it must also be signed for again by the parent/guardian during these month(s). ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operator failed to report changes regarding new employee within five working days. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Large Family [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the provider stated a new employee began 3/17/25. The provider failed to report the new employee to the Department of Children and Families. TA: The provider will need to notify any changes to the large familiy day care home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 06 - Employee and Substitute Requirements
- Official code
- 06-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, E and P (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Large Family [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time if the inspection, the provider did not have a five year work history on file for the new employee. TA: The provider will need to have a full five year work history with no gaps on the new employee before the date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time if the inspection, there were two shovels and a rake on the children's playground. The provider removed the two shovels and the rake from the playground therefore it was put back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [the provider did not have resilient surface under an anchored play equipment]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have resilient surface under an anchored play equipment. The provider will need resilient surface under and around the anchored play equipment before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-16
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, there was a child that had expired physical 6/24/24. TA: The provider will need to obtain a current physical from the parent before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one child not on the attendance record for 5/7/25. The provider signed the child on the attendance record therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-06
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 steps you take to ensure that the required number of staff members are always present with the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question helps clarify current supervision practices and how the center ensures compliance with staffing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping all required documentation and background screening records up to date for your staff and substitutes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to background screening and personnel documentation between 2025 and 2026. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative responsibilities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the annual distribution and collection of required health and safety information for the families you serve?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of required parent information and attendance records. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these important communications are handled.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What system do you use to track when children's physicals and immunization records are due for renewal?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that several inspections between 2025 and 2026 identified instances where health or immunization records were expired. This question allows the provider to explain their current tracking system for keeping these records current.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes in the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between providers and families is essential for a smooth enrollment experience. This question helps parents understand how the center stays connected with families regarding daily operations.