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Home › FL › Lake Wales › A Blessed Child Pre-School Day Care, Inc
615 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales FL 33853 · License #C10PO0224 · Center · Child Care Facility
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09-06 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed one year old children in the mixed back classroom of one and two year old children watching an educational video with lullaby songs on an tablet hung on a wall with the screen facing the children who were watching the media. The provider advised that children under the age of two can not have media offered and asked the staff to place the screen down to eliminate the media and have children listen to the audio. The staff immediately turned the screen around facing the wall and children listened to the media. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of two years old are not offered media
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the ceiling fan and air conditioning vents in the middle two and three year old classroom across from the restrooms with dust build up and needing to be cleaned. The specialist also observed the air conditioning vents in the back one and two year old classroom with dust build up and needing to be cleaned as well. The provider immediately dusted the ceiling fans and air conditioning vents at time of inspection while the children were on the playground. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility to include ceiling fans and air conditioning vents are clean
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the flooring near the entrance door frame and across from the hand washing sink in the two and three year old classroom that was indented with pieces missing from the flooring. TA was provided to ensure that the flooring is repaired by the due date. TS was provided to ensure that tape is not used over electrical outlet covers on the walls
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the sand box on the younger childrens playground with the cover tilted on the top, but when the cover was checked the sand box was filled with standing water. At that time the one and two year old children were also leaving the playground from playing on the playground. The specialist asked the provider to eliminate the water from the sand box. The provider emptied the water from the sand box at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the potential hazard of standing water is not accessible to children on the playground
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a bag of tortillas that was expired as of 3/8/2025. The provider immediately discarded the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-02 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the middle two and three year old classroom where diapering takes place with a required handwashing sink with no soap available for use. The provider asked the staff to replenish the soap near the handwashing sink to ensure soap is available for hand washing. The provider immediately placed soap near the handwashing sink at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing sinks designated for diapering have the supplies readily to ensure sanitation
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering mat in the two and three year old classroom that had a tear exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. The provider switched out the mat at time of inspection with a new mat. TA was provided to ensure that the mat is replaced by the due date
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
31-05 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two bean bag chairs in the front two classroom that were heavily stained as well as two plastic dolls with plush that were heavily stained as well in the two and three year old classroom. The provider immediately removed all of the indoor toys and furniture from the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the indoor toys and furniture are sanitary and in good repair by the due date
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed resilient surface of sand and mulch that was not maintained on the younger childrens playground near the stationary purple metal car. The resilient surface of sand measured to 2 and a half inches. The provider added mulch near the equipment at time of inspection. The specialist remeasured near the equipment and the mulch measured to at least 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near stationary equipment measures to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter at all times
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who was observed as staff in the infant and one year old classroom has not completed safe sleep training. The staff started at the facility on 7/16/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel completes the training by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-14 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental have not completed required school readiness pre service training courses and have directly supervised children in the classroom as child care personnel. Staff 1 started at the facility on 9/18/2024 and staff 2 started at the facility on 7/16/2024. The staff were required to complete the training courses within 90 days of their start date, staff has not obtained 40-hour DCF training as of yet. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete all school readiness preservice training courses by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not completed exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility. The personnel returned to the facility as a rehire on 3/12/25. The provider had the staff complete training at time of inspection and place on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training is completed initially and annually
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the first two classrooms containing three through five year olds and two and three year old children with attendance rosters that were not complete at 10 AM in the morning while specialist was completing a walk through of the facility. The two and three year old classroom were heading to the playground. The specialist asked staff to complete attendance roster at time of inspection. The staff completed attendance roster to reflect the children present in the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that attendance rosters are maintained at all times
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
At the time inspection, the provider did not place two staff on the clearing house roster within 5 days of hire. TA: The provider will need to place two staff on the clearinghouse roster before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the inspection, the cots were stored in the one year old bathroom. The provider took the cots out of the one year old bathroom. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of the inspection, there was no toilet paper in the one year old bathroom. The provider placed toilet paper in the one year old bathroom which was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, there were three staff members that didn't have a fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. The staff member was hired 8.14.23 and 4.18.22 and 9.18.24. The staff members took fire extinguisher training therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-11 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of the inspection, there were two staff that did not have safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids in their file. TA: The two staff will need to have training on safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-02 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of the inspection, the provider submitted a background screening for a staff member however the background screening stated under childcare 'Agency Review Required'. TA: The provider needed to initiate a resubmission to make sure the staff is eligible to work children
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
At the time inspection, the provider did not place two staff on the clearing house roster within 7 days of hire. TA: The provider will need to place two staff on the clearinghouse roster before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, there were 3 children not placed on the 3-5 year old room attendance roster. The provider placed 3 children on the 35-year-old attendance roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
34-04 · Credentialed Staff
The provider is currently in violation of the staff credential/Directors credential violation requirement, but has been given a corrective action
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the re-inspection, the resilient surface still only measured 3-4 inches on the stationary play equipment. TA was provided that the resilient surface is required to be 6" in depth 6 ft out and around on all stationary play equipment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
The throw rugs in the 1-year-old classroom need to be cleaned or replaced, they are heavily stained and the foam flooring in the infant room is stained and need to be replaced
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the flooring in the restroom is cracking and could be sharp. TA was provided to repair or replace the flooring. The1 year old classroom has gaps around the electrical outlet that the fingers could fit into. TA was provided to fill the area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the gate on the front playground has a pole that is up against the building that is starting to lean and there is a 4/1/2-inch gap. TA was provided that any gap over 3 1/2 inches must be repaired. TA was provided to put a piece of wood up and attach it to the fencing and wall to close the gap. Also, the front gate has a 5/1/2-inch gap on the bottom of the gate. This will also need to be repaired. TA was provided to loosen the bolts and bump the gate down. There can be no more than a 3 1/2-inch gap there
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-02 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the staff was preparing bottles in the infant room and there is only a hand washing sink. The provider was given TA to add an additional portable sink for hand washing since the current sink has hot water or to make the bottles in the kitchen as done previously. The provider moved the formula and water containers back to the kitchen making this completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the large stationary play equipment with 2 slides only had 1" of resilient surface at the bottom of both slides. Also, the 4 seated bouncer and the blue bus did not have the required 6" in depth of resilient surface. TA was provided to add more mulch and the mulch must be 6" in depth 6 ft out and around
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
22-23 · Operable Phone
year
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.