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Alpha Bright Children Learning Center
438 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland FL 33815 · License #C10PO0722 · Child Care Facility
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- (863) 683-0369
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- 438 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland FL 33815 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 54 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed peeling/missing paint in the rear classroom. The provider painted the areas while the licensing specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the changing table in the infant/1-year-old classroom had a broken center shelf
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1. In the VPK classroom, near the front windows was missing an electrical outlet cover 2. In the rear classroom near the kitchen, an area of the wall has peeling paint accessible to the children 3. In the rear classroom, near the kitchen, the top portion of the half door is broken and accessible to the children 4. The half door in the VOK classroom leading to the playground was stuck and would not open
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a TV in the rear classroom mounted to the wall with the power cord hanging and also an AC unit power cord hanging that was accessible to the children
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the bathroom nearest the playground door and the bathroom by the VPK classroom had light fixtures that were inoperable and/or not bright enough and the lighting measured 4.25-foot candles int the bathroom near the playground door and 3.29-foot candles in the VPK bathroom
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: 1. Multiple areas of exposed landscape fabric on the playground 2. A wooden play equipment located under the shade canopy has multiple areas of a black algae like substance (more so on the back panel)
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental with 5 infants and (3) 1-year-old's and neither staff has an active staff credential nor is enrolled in a CDA program. This was also confirmed by speaking with both staff who stated they only had their DCF training
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility not in good repair. The counselor observed a ceiling stain to the left side of the classroom near the restroom, that may have been a water stain. The counselor also noticed a door frame under the stain that was missing drywall and had a nail protruding near the childrens table of the unused classroom in the back for two year old children as well. The provider also observed small holes in the wall behind the toilet in the restroom in the two year old classroom that need to be patched and repainted. The provider advised that a handicap bar was removed. Also, in the three year old classroom under the bulletin board there is a piece of the walls material and paint missing. The counselor advised that the areas not in good repair need to be repaired. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are repaired by the due date
- Class 2
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mixed two and three year old classroom near the office with two spray bottles with a substance present not labeled. The counselor asked the staff what was in the bottle and the staff replied, Mr. Clean disinfectant. The counselor advised that the spray bottles containing toxic or hazardous material must be labeled with the specific chemical name. The staff labeled those bottles at the time of inspection. Also, in the infant classroom the counselor observed a spray bottle containing a yellow substance. The counselor asked the staff what the solution was and the staff replied, Lysol. The staff immediately labeled the spray bottle, Lysol at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that potentially harmful items are labeled with the chemical name at all times
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the metal green red and blue car near the stationary bikes with paint chipping. The counselor advised the provider that the equipment needs to be sanded down and repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date
- Class 3
23-10 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the evacuation routes throughout the facility that were labeled with either only one route or no exit routes displayed. The counselor advised the provider that the evacuation routes must be labeled with two exit routes to include a primary and secondary route. The provider immediately documented routes on each evacuation plan throughout the facility at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the evacuation plans are posted in each room to include exit routes
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Class 3
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the infant room with formula and water present. The staff advised that they prepare infant bottles in a classroom, but there was no food preparation sink observed. The classroom only had one sink which was a hand washing only sink. The provider advised that is food preparation such as preparing bottles takes place in the classroom an additional sink must be present that meets the requirement of the hot water reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The counselor offered other suggestions as other options of preparing the bottles, for example utilizing the kitchen or encouraging parents to send in bottles premade. The provider advised that they will prepare bottles in the kitchen for the rest of the day and explore parents sending in premade bottles going forward. TA was provided to ensure that an additional sink is present in the classroom for food preparation if bottles are prepared in the classroom that meets the requirement
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Class 3
25-08 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no thermometer present in the freezer section of the mini refrigerator/freezer combo in the infants classroom. The provider immediately placed a thermometer in the freezer at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the freezer has a thermometer present
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed bottles containing milk stored in the classroom that were not labeled with the childrens full first and last names and provided from home. The bottles were labeled with the childrens first name and last initial. The counselor advised that the bottles must be labeled with the childrens full last name as well as the first. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups are labeled with the childrens full first and last name
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the older childrens outdoor playground with the resilient surface of mulch did not meet the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The counselor observed the mulch near the stationary green and yellow tractor measuring 4 inches, the red, yellow and blue metal bus measuring 4 inches, the red blue and yellow ambulance also measuring 4 inches, the red stationary bikes measuring to 4 inches and the blue and yellow spinner equipment measuring to 3 inches of mulch. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface near stationary equipment meets the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete and document on file the exposure plan training. The counselor advised that child care personnel must complete initial training for exposure plan prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel completes the exposure plan training initially by the
- Class 3
45-05 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed provider failed to verify all previous employment from the past 5 years for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The provider immediately verified missing previous employment history at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all staff have a complete 5 year work history documented and verified on file for Licensing to review
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the wall fan within the 2- and 3-year-old classroom was very dusty. Also, within the 3s, 4s, and 5-year-old classrooms the window unit A/C filter was very dusty. The provider cleaned the AC vents/filters and the fan therefore the standard was placed back into compliance
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Class 3
24-11 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Counselor observed a trash bin in the facilitys kitchen with food waisted present and no lid. Kitchen staff removed trash can from the kitchen, but counselor advised the provider that the food prep area must have a trash can with a lid. The staff switched out another trash can with a lid to the food prep area at the time of inspection. This puts the provider back into compliance
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Counselor observed in the infant room expired baby cereal which was dated Oct. 2022 factory date. T/A was provided to the teacher. Classroom teacher threw away the expired baby food. This issue was resolved at the time of inspection
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the wooden steps leading to the water fountain located in the VPK/school-age classroom has a piece of broken wood on the top section
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the privacy netting on the playground was ripped/torn in multiple places. Also, there was plastic and landscape barrier pieces observed throughout the playground
- Class 3
23-05 · Fire Drills
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in June 2022. The provider took the extinguishers to be re-tagged (Aug 2023) while the counselor was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. The last fire drill was conducted on 7/10/23 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/23/23 (lockdown) and 1/19/23 (weather)
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the VPK/school age bathroom classroom did not have a hand wash sign posted near the sinks. Also, there was no hand wash sign posted ear the sink in the kitchen
- Class 3
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
- Class 3
t the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed children's files ages infant, 1 and 3 and determined the children listed on the supplemental had distracted adult brochures signed during the wrong month in their file
Corrected by Aug 1, 2023
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file
- Class 3
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
- Class 3
45-05 · 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
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were not added to the facility's roster
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 8, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed peeling/missing paint in the rear classroom. The provider painted the areas while the licensi…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 31, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the changing table in the infant/1-year-old classroom had a broken center shelf” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 26, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility not in good repair. The counselor observed a ceiling stain to the left side of the classroom near…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error