Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.77
- Local median
- 1.44
Carthon Large Family Child Care Home
621 W Beacon Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
- License:
- L10PO0524
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- 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
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 inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Carthon Large Family Child Care Home from March 29, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 25, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of October 24, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from September 29, 2025 through April 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33803
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 18, 2024September 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the parents. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.5
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed there was no daily schedule posted in the classroom of the home. The provider stated that it may have been taken down and never placed back up. The provider immediately wrote out a daily activity schedule and posted it up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the daily activity schedule is posted in a conspicuous place at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 04 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel did not complete required certification for pediatric CPR and First aid training prior to providing care to children in the home. Additional time was allotted for extended due date. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains required training by the due date. Staff files were reviewed for compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 08 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 08-07
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual exposure plan training. The provider stated she wasnt aware of the training. TA was provided to ensure that exposure plan refresher training is completed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 29-11
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, there were two febreze aerosole cans and a spray bottle with no label on it in an unlocked storage shelf in the children's classroom. The provider stated it was soap and water in the spray bottle. The provider labeled the bottle and placed the febreze aerosole cans and spray bottle out of reach of children. Therefore, the standard was put back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items
- Official code
- 11-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was a ladder placed against the fence in the children's playground. The wooden sand pit had a nail sticking out and a wooden piece of wood with nails broken off the sand pit. The nails from the sand pit were removed from the playground. The provider removed the ladder from the children's playground therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- 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
- Sharp, broken and/or jagged edges were observed on the [At the time of the inspection, a piece of the fence was broken and hanging that was sharp and had jagged edges. ] that pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children in the play area. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6,
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were two pieces of the fence was broken and hanging that was sharp and had jagged edges. The provider will need to repair the fence before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-19
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Meals and snacks supplied by the operator were not of a quantity and/or quality to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was one expired milk in the children's fridge. The milk expired 9/15/24. The provider discarded the milk therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
- Official code
- 21-01
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 that did not have a current immunization record. The immunization record expired 4/25/24. TA: The provider will need to obtain from the parent or register on Florida Heath to obtain the immunization record before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [the provider had two climbing frames and a trampoline in the backyard with no resilient surface beneath the equipment.]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the provider had two climbing frames, a sea saw and a trampoline in the backyard with no resilient surface beneath the equipment. TA: The provider will need at least three inches of resilient surface under the climbing frames, the sea saw and the trampoline before the due date on the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-16
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, there were 8 children in care and one child was not signed in on the attendance record on 3/29/23. Also, there was a child not signed out on 3/20/22. TA: The provider will need to sign in and out the children on the attendance roster on a daily basis. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have 10 children enrolled and all their files were checked. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-06
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
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from March 2025 noted that some cleaning items were accessible to children in the classroom. Asking about current storage practices helps confirm that the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining daily attendance records to ensure every child is accounted for at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 indicated that attendance records were not fully maintained for all children in care. This question allows you to understand the current system used to track children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about your current procedures for tracking and updating health and immunization records for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that health-related documentation, such as immunization records and nutrition standards, has been a repeated topic of discussion in reports from 2024 and 2025. This question helps clarify how the center stays organized with these important files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required certifications, such as pediatric CPR and First Aid?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2025 inspection noted that staff training certifications were not current at that time. Asking about the center's training schedule provides insight into how they manage staff qualifications.
- Context
- Correction was due by October 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the outdoor play area to ensure all equipment remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 identified concerns regarding the condition of the outdoor fencing and play equipment. This question helps you understand how the provider performs ongoing maintenance to keep the play area ready for use.
- Context
- Corrected by the due date following the inspection.
Related violations