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Home › FL › Bartow › Foundation Of Love Academy LLC
2195 E Georgia St, Bartow FL 33830 · License #C10PO0351 · Center · Child Care Facility
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
15-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that classroom ratios may not be exceeded at any time
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed 12 children, ages 4 - school age in the VPK/school age classroom. The provider moved a child into the 3- & 4-year-old classroom placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of May 2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-08 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient in-service training for 2023 -2024, but not all courses were documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed the staff listed on the supplemental is not showing as current/permanent on the facility's roster. The provider updated the roster while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-13 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start/complete the course prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not take the transportation safety pre-service course
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed a new staff file and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of training on the facilitys exposure plan
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
10-15 · Field Trip Permission
minutes. Technical assistance to always have each child logged prior to transportation and accurately check them on the van when they get in to eliminate chances that this occurs
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to clean the wall prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the rear wall on the playground side was dirty and needed to be cleaned/pressure washed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/remove/sand/paint all abovementioned items prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: a) an area of the front fencing near where the sign is hanging has come unattached form the pole causing a gap between the fencing and the support pole b) multiple area of trash/debris/plastic/landscape fabric was observed c) the multi-colored teeter totter has a fabric cover under the supporting coils below the seats that was frayed/torn d) the metal decorative pole near the door to the playground is rusted and needs to be sanded/painted e) the yellow school bus equipment has missing/chipped paint on the top rail that needs to be sanded/repainted
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete a fire drill using an alternate route prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that fire drills are to be completed at various dates and times and at a minimum, one fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, one fire drill during napping/sleeping times and one fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/16/25 and an emergency preparedness drill (lockdown) was conducted on 2/18/25. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in April 2024
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to utilize an alternate route for fire drills during the facility's prior licensing year. All drills were completed using the front entrance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed what appeared to be a book station with a plastic type covering that was peeling/missing sections of the material in multiple places. The provider removed the equipment while the licensing specialist was present [placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider to add more toys (can be balls, equipment, hula hoops, etc.) to the playground that is suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider to use the wooden border along the playground as a visual guide in helping to determine when mulch is needed. The border measured 4 inches in height
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the yellow school bus and teeter totter did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 4 - 4 1/2 inches)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start and complete pre-service training or all of DCF part 1 courses including passing the tests prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that staff who have not completed the 45 hours DCF training must complete all pre-service courses or all Part 1 DCF classes and pass tests prior to unsupervised contact with children
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the required pre-service training prior to being alone with the children and was observed in a classroom alone with children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
33-17 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start/complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete 1 of the 2 new required pre-service classes that was required by June 30, 2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-17 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the SR health and Safety training. TA was provided that this SR training was required to be completed by all staff by June 30, 2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, there was a container of mayo that expired 1/9/24 and salad dressing that expired 4/12/24. The provider discarded the items during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the restroom off the 2 - & 3-year-old classroom has water damage on the baseboards in the corner by the sink, also there is a tile missing by the tub and there is rusty area exposed. TA was provided to repair the tile area and to repair and paint the water damaged baseboards
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-06 · Fire Drills
At the time of the inspection, there was not a fire drill conducted in the month of June. A fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental did not completed the DCF 40 hours. She started in the industry on 3/28/23 and started her training on 6/28/23 and should have completed the required training on 6/28/24
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 2/12/24 and did not start the DCF 40-hour training until 6/26/24. The other staff started 2/20/24 and has not started the required DCF 40-hour training. TA was provided that the DCF 40-hour training is required to be started in the first 90 days of hire
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 2/3/23 and should have completed the required 5-hour literacy by 2/4/24. TA was provided that the 5-hour literacy is required in the first 12 months of industry
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time pf the inspection, the child listed in the supplemental did not have an immunization form in the file. The child was enrolled 9/29/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of the inspection, the child listed in the supplemental did not have a health form in their file. The child was enrolled 9/29/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
The staff listed in the supplemental had an Abuse and Neglect form dated 2/3/23. TA was provided that the Abuse and Neglect are required annually. At the time of the inspection, 8 staff files were reviewed and updated in CARES
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
40-01 · Medication
At the time of the re-inspection, the provider was dispensing a feeding tube with a liquid feeding bag. The parent had given the instructions on how to administer but there was not a written statement giving any authorization
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
40-11 · Medication
The child listed in the supplemental had been given his external feeding bag but there was no documentation of when he received it. TA was provided that this must be documented each time the child is fed. TA 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record must be initialed or signed by the program personnel who gave the medication. The record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months after the last day the child received the dosage
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental started 3/28/23 and has not completed the required Fire extinguisher training. TA was provided that the staff must complete this training in her first 30 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-13 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry 3/28/23 and did not complete the required SR training in her first 90 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
At the time of the inspection, there were 5 children in the 1-year-old classroom and 1 child was an infant with 1 staff. Another staff returned to the classroom making it completed at the time of the inspection. children/age/staff. 6/school age/1. 15/2-3/1. Majority 3 year olds. 1 infant, 5/1/1. 3/infants, 1/5/1. Then: School agers left. 15/2-3/2. 1/infant, 5/1/2. 3/infants, 1/5/1
Corrected Corrected by Jul 5, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Training Requirements
The two staff listed in the supplemental started in the industry on 3/28/23 and 2/3/23 and did not start the required DCF 40-hour training in their first 90 days.TA was provided that the staff has 90 days to start the required DCF 40-hour training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
43-01 · Enrollment Information
At the time of the inspection, 2 children that are listed in the supplemental did not have a file maintained at the facility. TA was provided that all children have to have a file with all the required information for review. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have 40 children enrolled. All new and a total of 16 children's files were reviewed from A-L
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the fencing post has more than a 5" gap between the pole and building and could allow access. TA was provided to put a board up or move the pole to close the gap. TA was provided that there can't be more than a 3" gap
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the yellow school bus, the 5-seater bike go round, and the large 4-seater bouncer and the small 4 seated bouncer do not have more than 4 inches of resilient surface. TA was provided that the stationary equipment requires 6 inches of resilient surface 6 feet out and around
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental date of hire was 2/3/23 and has not completed the required Fire extinguisher training or safe sleep practice in the first 30 days of hire
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-10 · Training Requirements
There are three staff that are signing for 2nd visual sweep that have not completed the transportation safety training. TA was provided that all staff involved in transportation must complete the required transportation safety training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
43-02 · Enrollment Information
The children listed in the supplemental had a date of enrollment of 2/6/23 and 2/27/23 and the enrollment forms were not completed or signed by the parents
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.