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920 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred FL 33850 · License #C10PO0249 · Center · Child Care Facility
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36-04 · CPR Requirements
At the time of the inspection, all staff that were in direct supervision of children had current CPR and first aid. One staff left at 3:30 pm and the director was in the classroom then and her CPR is not instructor led. The director will need to complete a director led CPR class by the due date. TA was provided that 0-25 staff there must be 3 staff that are in director supervision of children at all times to meet ratio
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Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
12-06 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the black liner on the playground was not covered in many areas and could be a tripping hazard. TA was provided to remove/trim the black liner or cover with more mulch. Also, there is peeling paint in the 2- year-old classroom and the 3- & 4-year-olds classroom in the second building. TA was provided to sand and paint these areas
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the fans throughout the facility were in need of cleaning. TA was provided to clean the fan blades on a regular basis
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the provider had not conducted a daily checklist for the indoor or outdoor since 2023. TA was provided that this checklist must be completed daily, and a copy of the form was given to the provided at the time of the inspection
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the main gate to get into the facility has more than a 3 1/2-inch gap between the double gate and at the bottom of the gate. Also, the lock to the gate is not in proper working order. TA was provided that the fencing cannot have more than a 3 1/2-inch gap and the lock must be in working order
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
24-24 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the frozen pizzas and the frozen meatballs were not dated and were removed from the original packaging. The provider labeled the food during the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-04 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the provider was not able to produce the physical environment check list for December of 2023 or any of 2024 The last date documented was 11/4/23. TA was provided that this physical environmental form must be completed monthly
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-17 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental did not complete the required Safety Practices in the SR program by June 30, 2024
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers
At the time of the inspection, the address and directions to the facility were not posted with the emergency numbers. TA: Emergency list must have 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of the inspection, there was one child that had an expired physical record that expired 1/7/24. TA: The provider will need to receive a current student record before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
15-05 · Licensed Capacity
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have the capacity posted in the three year old room (portable room). The provider posted the capacity in the room therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
23-12 · Fire Drills
At the time of the inspection, a staff member in the three year old room (little learners) did not take the attendance record while evacuating for a fire drill. The provider gave the staff member the attendance record and the staff member were able to conduct a name to face with the attendance record
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, the diaper change table in the three year old room was ripped. TA: The provider will need to replace the diaper change mat so it will not be impermeable
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of the inspection, there were three staff did not have an annual refresher of the exposure plan 5/10/23, 4/ 27/23 and 4/27/23. The three staff read and sign an annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan before the
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of the inspection, there were two staff that did not have a current child abuse and neglect form signed by two staff (Signed 4/27/23 and 4/27/23). Two staff signed a child abuse and neglect form therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, a staff member in the three year old room (portable room) were outdoors when they left the attendance record in the room. The staff member received the attendance record while outdoors therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Technical assistance was given to remove the fabric, add more mulch or add a barrier around the fence to keep the mulch in and not expose the fabric
At the time of the inspection, the outdoor area had the landscape fabric exposed on the playground
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of the inspection, the two year old room did not have a diaper change procedure posted near the diaper change table. The provider posted a diaper change procedure therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, a staff member started the industry on October 11, 2022 and has not completed the 40 hour introductory child care training requirement. TA: The staff member will need to complete the training before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that started the industry October 11, 2022 and did not complete the early literacy course within 12 months of the industry start date. TA: The staff member will need to complete the early literacy course within the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff member that started on January 4, 2024 and did not have a fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. TA: The staff member will need fire extinguisher training before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
46-02 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, the two-year-old children were not signed in or out on March 8, 9 and 12, 2024. The provider will need to have all the children signed in and out on a daily basis
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the bathroom cabinet and repair the ceiling in the kitchen prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed the sink has not been repaired or replaced in the second building and still has an area that is rotten, and the door is also broken. Also, in the kitchen, 3 areas of the ceiling were observed with cracked/peeling plaster/paint
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
22-20 · Operable Phone
23 and document on the in- service log prior to the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
45-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date
At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental is missing an attestation of good moral character form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint near the door and repair or replace the bathroom cabinet prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance specific to this standard is notated on the supplemental
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the door leading from the 3-year-old to the 2-year-old classroom had pieces of broken wood and peeling paint accessible to the children. Alos, in the second building, the bathroom cabinet had an area that was rotten at the bottom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed multiple areas of landscape fabric exposed on the playground. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove the fabric or add mulch to cover prior to the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
30-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the mat prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a torn changing mat in the 2-year-old classroom that was torn in multiple places
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete additional training prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours in-service classes for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files 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.
44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (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 obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor/outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add shade prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the was no shade on the playground other than 2 trees on the outside of the property line/fence
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to add a barrier and/or re- adjust the gate prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the single gate facing the neighboring business had a gap that measured 4 inches between the gate and the fence at the top and bottom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that the menu must be accessible to the parent/guardian and to post near the front entrance prior to the due date. The provider hung the sign near the front entrance while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard. Lastly, the provider was reminded that the menu must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians and any substitutions must be noted
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's menu was only posted in the kitchen area
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both plastic slides had cracks/broken on the top area where the children stand. The provider removed the equipment while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-04 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was printed & reviewed with the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2021 - 2022
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
43-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files A - E and observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing parent/guardian acknowledgment of receiving the facility's disciple and expulsion policy
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-05 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (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 obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing documentation of 2 previous prior employers and verifications)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
46-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all daily attendance sheets and observed that the children listed on the supplemental were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
At the time of the inspection information was obtained that revealed a classroom with 1 year old children had 9 children with 1 teacher. 1 year olds ratio is 1:6. The noncompliance was resolved once the second teacher returned to the classroom putting the ratio standard back into compliance. The provider was advised to ensure all classrooms maintain the correct ratio of staff to students
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the sink/cabinet combination in the back building in the classroom bathroom had a large whole in the wall inside the cabinet. Technical support provided to either repair the sink and door or remove it
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
13-04 · Technical assistance was provided to store sharp items away from children. The provider removed the scissors and stored them away from the children
At the time of inspection, there was a pair of scissors in a drawer under the changing table in the 2-3 year old classroom accessible to the children
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-21 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure perishable food are covered and sealed and stored properly to prevent food contamination. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. The standard was brought back into compliance when the provider placed the above items in clear storage labeled and dated
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed an open pack of breakfast sausage, tatter tots and beef meatballs not properly covered/sealed or dated
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-06 · Technical assistance was provided to maintain volunteer hours. Provider no longer has any volunteers at the facility
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the facility did not maintain written documentation of number of hours volunteer worked
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-09 · Technical assistance was provided to add or remove staff within ten days of the hire or departure date
At the time of the inspection the provider failed to maintain the employee roster. The child care provider listed on the attached supplement was not removed from the employee roster within 10 days of separation from the facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.