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Alta Schoolhouse
220 Carleton St, Lakeland FL 33803 · License #C10PO0381 · Child Care Facility
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- (863) 777-2341
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- 220 Carleton St, Lakeland FL 33803 · Directions
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- Does not accept School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 124 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the inspection the specialist observed that the cots for the children were covered with a blanket type covering. This is not an impermeable surface and cannot be wiped clean prior to daily use. The cots were observed stacked on top of each other, where the chance of germs or lice have the ability to spread. TA was given, and options are being discussed to resolve this matter by the due date; to bring the facility back into compliance
- Class 3
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the cot coverings for each child were still on top of the cot- although the cots were stacked upon each other. The coverings are of a cloth material, and they are strapped on to each cot, making placement and removal daily a time-consuming task. TA was given about the importance of impermeable surfaces and its necessity towards keeping germs down between the children. The provider stated they would work on a solution with creating a impermeable barrier that can be placed on top of each cot covering and still allow the cots to be stacked. The facility has until the allotted
- Class 3
33-03 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection the specialist observed two staff members who did not complete their introductory training within the 90 day window. This was resolved, due to the fact the training was completed
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Class 3
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed two staff files, where the staff had not completed training. One file was resolved due to the staff completing her training although not in the right timeframe. However, a reinspection date is set for a second staff to complete her training; and then she will be in compliance
- Class 3
14-03 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the middle classroom with four and five year old children napping in a room with no adequate lighting. The room was too dark and staff was not able to see the children sleeping. The counselor asked the staff to either turn on a light or lift a window shade to allow lighting into the classroom. The staff lifted a window shade and that provided adequate lighting. TA was provided to ensure that while children are napping there is adequate lighting
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Class 3
23-10 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no evacuation plan posted in the two year old classroom to the right from the entrance door. The provider immediately placed an evacuation route in the classroom at time of inspection to include two exit routes. TA was provided to ensure that an evacuation plan is posted in each room
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Class 3
25-01 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the pm snack menu posted in the kitchen with only one food group offered per day in the afternoons. The counselor advised the provider that snacks should have at least two different food groups offered per snack to meet nutritional needs of the child. The counselor observed the pm snack for today was pretzels and the counselor provided the provider with examples of snack items from different food groups. The counselor also asked the provider what other snack items the facility had on hand to add to the snack for this afternoon. The counselor saw apple sauce in the kitchen and suggested that they can serve the apple sauce in the addition to the pretzels for the day. The provider stated they would do that and work on revising the menu for the rest of the week. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation of my plate and nutritional guide
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys snack menus for am/pm posted in the kitchen. The counselor advised that the menus need to be posted in an inconspicuous area where parents can view. TA was provided to ensure that snack menus are posted in an inconspicuous area where parents can view
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several childrens water bottles and cups provided from home throughout the facility that were not labeled with either the childrens full first and last name or the full last name and not just the last initial. The provider instructed staff to label all of the unlabeled bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens waters bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name at all times
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Class 3
30-14 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing area in the restroom of the three year old classroom with no diapering procedures posted. The provider immediately posted the diapering procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the procedures are posted near all diaper changing areas
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with exposure plan refresher not completed annually. The counselor advised the provider that the exposure plan refresher must be completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete an annual refresher of exposure plan and document on file for Licensing to review
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an expired Immunization record for the child listed on the supplemental. The form was expired as of 7/24/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed child abuse and neglect forms not signed annually for child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that staff sign an updated Child abuse and neglect form by the
- Class 3
45-11 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of the completed out of state sexual offender search and Child abuse registry for the specific state of Connecticut) Staff 2 was missing documentation of sexual offender search for the state of Wisconsin. The provider initiated a search for staff 2s sexual offender search and documented results on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates a screening for child care personnel who have lived outside of Florida within the past 5 years for sexual offender and also child abuse registry
- Class 3
25-02 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed during lunch time within the 2s & 3s classroom, one child had very large grapes that where not cut before eating. T/A was provided to the teacher to either cut the fruit into bite size pieces or remove from the child meal. Teacher removed the grapes sent a note to parent. This issue was resolved at the time of inspection
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed childrens cups with the 4s-5s year old classroom was not labeled with first and last names on cups. The children cups only had first names only on the childrens cups. T/A was provided to the teacher and the provider to make sure all children's cups are labeled with each child first and last name
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Class 3
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed within the 2s classroom that the changing table mattress pad was not cleaned. T/A was provided to make sure that the changing tables are cleaned and clear This was resolved at the time of inspection. This was resolved at the time of inspection the teacher was able to clean under the changing pad from debris
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Class 3
40-05 · Medication
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed diapering cream to not have the Childs name on it or within the child cubbies. T/A was provided to the teacher and the provider to have the names of all the children who are using diapering cream to have name on the box or tub. this was resolved at the time of inspection
Corrected by Mar 28, 2024
- Class 3
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed and reviewed 2 students that are missing immunization forms children are listed within the supplemental. At the time of inspection, the counselor observed and reviewed all 15 staff files and also reviewed all 89 student files A- Z T/A is given to the provider to have by immunization forms by the due date
- Class 3
32-12 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the documents prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the facility has installed artificial turf on the playground that was glued in place. There were no documents available for review by licensing that included the surfacing materials, padding, etc. The provider stated extra padding was installed near/around the fall zones
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the children listed on the supplemental had expired health records in their file
- Class 3
33-03 · Training Requirements
At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor received via email a copy of a DCF transcript for the staff listed on the supplemental that shows the staff failed to start DCF training prior to the original due date. The staff had until 9/1/23 to begin a class in either Part 1 or Part 2 and the staff did not start a class until 9/6/23
Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
- Class 3
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. The provider stated they were completing checks, but not documenting. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor 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
- Class 3
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 reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed 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
- Class 3
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
- Class 3
33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start 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 had not started the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date
- 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 of the facilitys exposure plan
- Class 3
39-04 · Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 86 children enrolled and 26 children's files ages 3 and newly enrolled. The children listed on the supplemental had incomplete accident/incident reports that were missing parent/guardian signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all accidents/incidents must be documented on the same day they occur, must be shared & signed with the parent/guardian on the date of the occurrence, signed by any child care personnel that witnessed, involved and/or responded to the incident and the documentation must be kept for 12 months. Additional TA was given to the provider to have the forms signed prior to the due date
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 86 children enrolled and 26 children's files ages 3 and newly enrolled were reviewed. The child listed on the supplemental had an expired health record in their file
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation of criminal, abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 15, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the specialist observed that the cots for the children were covered with a blanket type covering. This is not an impermeable surfa…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 5, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the middle classroom with four and five year old children napping in a room with no adequate lighting. The roo…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 31, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no evacuation plan posted in the two year old classroom to the right from the entrance door. The provider imme…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error