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Bobbie's Busy Bee
4105 Glen Rd, Lakeland FL 33810 · License #C10PO0184 · Child Care Facility
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- 4105 Glen Rd, Lakeland FL 33810 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 52 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the mulch only measured 2-5 inches on the red, blue and yellow climber, the orange and blue airplane, the blue swing and the swing set on the large playground and the swing set and black and purple tunnel on the small playground. TA was provided that all stationary play equipment is required to have 6' in depth 6 ft out and around of resilient surface. The provider will need to add more mulch before the due date
- Class 3
11-01 · Child Discipline
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens enrollment file with no written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies. TA was provided to ensure that the childs file has written notification of the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed three yellow dump trucks on both the facilitys outdoor playgrounds that had paint chipped and rust on areas of the truck. The provider immediately removed the dump truck toys from the playgrounds and advised that they will try to repaint them and eliminate the rust prior to placing the toys back on the playground to be used by children in care. TA was provided to ensure that rust and paint chipping on outdoor toys is eliminated as a low potential harm to children in care
Corrected by May 28, 2025
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental directly supervising the mixed classroom of one and two year old children, but the staff has not obtained 40 hour required DCF training. The staff started in the industry on 11/2/2023. At the providers most recent renewal inspection the provider and specialist discussed that the staff would be other personnel working in the kitchen. The specialist thoroughly explained the 40 hour training required as well as explained in detail that the staff can not return to the classroom until 45 hour training is obtained and reflects on the staffs DCF transcript at that inspection.The provider stated that they understood. The specialist reviewed the staffs transcript and determined that the staff does not have child care training completed. The provider advised that the staff returned to the classroom last month in April because they thought she completed all of her training. The provider and specialist reviewed the training transcript together and reviewed training requirements and classes for part 1 and 2 again at time of inspection on todays date. The provider stated that she understood and specialist answered all of the providers questions at time of inspection. The provider immediately removed the staff from the classroom at time of inspection and swapped her out with another staff who has obtained training. The provider is aware that the staff can be used as other personnel in the kitchen but must not directly supervise children at any time. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains 45 hour training prior to returning to the classroom as child care personnel
- Class 3
40-18 · Medication
At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist asked the provider if they had any medication to include life sustaining medication, the provider answered, yes. They have an Epipen for a child in care. The specialist reviewed the medication and determined that the provider did not have written documentation of education on proper administration procedures for the childs specific Epipen. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has documentation of training completed on education of proper administration procedures by the due date
- Class 3
43-02 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have fully completed enrollment forms for two school aged children enrolled for the summer. The provider advised that today was their first day enrolled but the parent has not returned enrollment forms prior to caring for the children. TA was provided to ensure that enrollment forms are fully completed and on file for the children listed on the supplemental by the due date. Specialist reviewed 4 newly enrolled children's files as well as 6 additional children's files of the 30 children enrolled at the facility. (C-I by last name) Specialist also reviewed the facility's brochure, Distracted driver for compliance for the month of April 2025
- Class 3
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a bag of candy stored in the top draw of the changing table in the 1-year-old classroom
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Class 3
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classrooms (1-year-old 3-year-old) without a current roster. The attendance roster for the children was not current and did not represent the number of children inside the classroom
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Class 3
14-02 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed all classrooms during center time completing either painting, drawing or writing assignments but the lighting near work stations did not meet the requirement of 50 foot candles. The one year old class lighting measured to 17.37 fc, the two and three year old class measured to 38.2 with children painting and 30.8 with children coloring/drawing and the VPK classroom measured to 39.0 near the table to the left side of the classroom where children were observed writing letters and drawing. The specialist advised the provider that lighting needed to meet 50 fc near workstations of close work areas. TA was provided to ensure that the provider repairs the lighting with brighter lighting by the due date
- Class 3
18-05 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a childs mat in the one year old classroom that did not measure to one inch thick. The specialist measured the mats thickness and it measured to under one inch. The provider immediately switched the mat out with an extra mat that met requirement at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that childrens sleeping mats are at least 1 inch thick
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Class 3
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a childs mat in the one year old classroom that was torn, exposing the foam cushion causing the mat to not be impermeable. The provider immediately switched the mat out with an extra mat that was impermeable at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens mats are not torn and impermeable at all times
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF training courses within 12 months of employment in the child care industry. The staff started in the industry on 11/2/2023. As of today the staff has not completed training. The provider advised that the staff no longer works in the classroom and is only in the kitchen, however the staff and provider did not have a definite date the staff was removed from the classroom. The staff advised the specialist that she worked in the classroom until sometime in January. When the specialist advised the provider that the staffs 12 months in the industry was 11/2/2024, the provider advised that she was aware and removed the staff in November 2024 because she did not pass the test. The provider advised that the staff took the test for a training course two times and did not pass. The staff last took the test recently and did not pass. The specialist and provider discussed a date the staff was removed from the classroom and the provider advised on 1/23/2025. The staffs background screening form 5131 classified staff as CCP and was not updated to other personnel. The provider advised the specialist that the staff only works in the kitchen. At time of inspection the specialist asked the provider to update the background screening form 5131 to reflect that staff is other personnel and no longer supervising children in care. The provider documented the update on the correct form at time of inspection. The specialist also reminded the provider that the staff can not directly supervise children in care with no training. The specialist and provider discussed this in detail and the provider stated that she understood. TA was provided to encourage staff to complete required DCF introductory training before being moved back to child care personnel and directly supervising children in care
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Class 3
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 complete annual exposure plan training. The training was last completed on 10/16/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the child care personnel complete an annual refresher and document on file for Licensing to review by the due date
- Class 2
35-10 · Communicable Disease Control
At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a notice on the door stating that the facility was closing early at noon due to illnesss that affected both staff and majority of children enrolled. The specialist asked the staff what why the decided to close and the provider advised that they have a number of viruses going around and need to close to clean and sanitize the facility as well as allow staff and children to heal from symptoms that were spreading. The specialist asked the provider how many children have confirmed diagnosis and staff says they have heard back from some parents with confirmed illnesss and also have sent home 3-5 children a day all week due to contagious symptoms. These symptoms include high fever up to 104 degrees, vomiting, diarrhea and skin rash. The specialist asked the provider if they contacted Licensing or Early Learning Coalition to notify the offices of closure and the provider stated no not yet but they were going to today. The provider stated that they were aware of the closure yesterday evening and notified parents. The specialist asked the provider if the Health department had been notified and she responded no. The specialist advised that if they were multiple children being sent home and the provider has received notice of confirmed illness that the health department should be notified. The specialist advised the provider to contact the Health Department by end of business day today. The provider contacted the Health department to report communicable disease at time of inspection. The department accepted the reporting and advised that they would contact the provider via email after the appropriate personnel were notified. TA was provided to ensure that the provider contact the Health Department of suspected communicable disease outbreak after two or more children or adults reported within 72 hours
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Class 2
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed two spray bottles storing a solution not labeled in the mixed classroom of two and three year old children. The counselor asked the staff what the solutions were in the bottles and she replied Ajax disinfectant and Fabuloso. The counselor asked the staff to label the bottles with the chemical name. The staff immediately labeled the bottles with the chemicals name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles storing toxic or hazardous materials are labeled with the name
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the blue money bars with paint chipping in a few areas. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor play equipment is sanded down and painted by the due date
- Class 3
25-01 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the two and three year old children eating morning snack that consisted of gold fish and water. The counselor advised the provider that snacks must include at least two different food groups. The counselor suggested gold fish and apple sauce , fruit or milk as the second food group. The provider stated that she understood. The provider advised that the afternoon snack for today is vanilla wafers and applesauce with water. TA was provided to ensure that two food groups are offered to children in care per snack daily
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Class 3
25-07 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no thermometer placed in the black refrigerator/freezer combo in the kitchens refrigerator section. The provider advised that they replaced their refrigerator recently and forgot to place a new thermometer inside. TA was provided to ensure that the refrigerator has a thermometer present by the due date
- Class 3
25-08 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the black refrigerator/ freezer in the kitchens freezer section with no thermometer present. The provider advised that they replaced their refrigerator recently and forgot to place a new thermometer inside. The provider immediately had a staff get a thermometer in place it in the freezer at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the freezer has a thermometer present
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys weekly menu not noted with substitutions. The counselor asked the provider if the food items listed on the menu were available for todays lunch. The counselor did a kitchen inspection and only observed snack foods and milk. The provider advised that they were ordering pizza today and explained that they had to discard of a lot of food items due to loosing power from the recent storm. The counselor advised that menus and meals must be planned and posted at the beginning of each week. The provider advised that they bought groceries to last up until Thursday of this week and planned to order pizza for todays lunch. The counselor asked the provider what the children ate for breakfast. The menu stated cereal, apple sauce and milk. The provider replied, French toast sticks and milk. The counselor reminded the provider that substitutions must be noted on the posted menu prior to offering the substitution to children in care. The counselor also reminded the provider that lunch needs to include 4 food groups and children can not just have pizza. The provider stated that based on what food they have stored todays lunch will be pizza, mixed vegetables, peaches and milk. The counselor asked the provider to note the substitutions on the menu. The provider immediately noted the menu with food items that they were actually serving to the children today at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the weekly menu is planned, posted and also noted with substitutions as applicable
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Class 3
30-07 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing area with storage tubs filled with art supplies on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing station. The provider immediately removed the storage tubs at time of inspection to another area in the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering is stored on the diaper changing area
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Class 3
33-07 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours of in-service training hours/ documented on the required in service log. The log displayed 7 hours of completed training for the training year 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff makes up the rest of the training hours and documents hours on the log by the due date
- Class 2
40-20 · Medication
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the staff at the facility administer insect repellant as well as sunscreen on children in care throughout the facility before going on the playground. The counselor observed some childrens files with medication authorization forms on file that were signed by parents but not completed with the medication name or dates that the medication was administered. The counselor replied all other childrens files with no medication authorization on file. The counselor and provider discussed what is needed to apply topical medication to children in care to be in compliance. The counselor encouraged the provider to speak with a professional pest control personnel to advise what can be done to eliminate the amount of mosquitos on the playgrounds. The provider advised they have a lot of mosquitoes in their area and especially on the outdoor playground. Extra time was allotted to extend the
- Class 3
45-11 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to initiate an out of state sexual offender search and a child abuse and neglect registry for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who lived in New Jersey recently within the past five years. The personnel started at the facility on 9/30/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates the searches by the due date
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the stationary outdoor equipment on both the older and younger children's playground with paint chipped and needing to be repainted. The outdoor equipment to include the blue stationary metal car. the orange handle bar on the 4 way seesaw, red metal car with blue barrel. The blue monkey bars were repainted from last inspection. The provider is aware of the additional outdoor equipment that needs painting and understands that all items need to be in good repair to be in compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date
- Class 3
14-03 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the one and two year old classroom did not have sufficient lighting during nap time to ensure staff was able to visible observe children in care. The counselor advised that the classroom was too dark and was not able to see each sleeping childs face. The provider turned on the lights to the neighboring classroom which provided sufficient lighting for the classroom to be able to visually supervise children sleeping. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has sufficient lighting that is added, or overhead lights utilized to ensure adequate lighting
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the stationary outdoor equipment had paint chipping and is in need of being sanded down and repainted to ensure the equipment is safe and sanitary for use for children in care. The outdoor equipment to include the blue stationary metal car, the orange hand handle bar on the 4 way seesaw, the blue monkey bars and the red red metal car with blue barrel on both the younger and older children's playgrounds. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date
- Class 3
19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mixed age classroom with children ages two through five years old napping spaced too close together and not maintaining 18 inches apart. The counselor reminded the provider that children must be spaced 18 inches apart during nap time. The provider moved some children around the classroom once some furniture was removed to ensure that children were 18 inches apart at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the children in care are spaced 18 inches apart during nap time at all times
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Class 2
19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mixed age classroom with children ages two through five years old napping near stacked chairs that created a safety hazard to children. The counselor advised the provider that the stacked chairs stored close to where children were napping was a potential hazard and will need to be moved to eliminate the hazard. The provider immediately removed the stacked chairs from the classroom away from sleeping children in care. TA was provided to ensure that children do not nap near any potential hazards to remain in compliance for this standard
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Class 3
30-14 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the two and three year old classroom with no diapering procedures posted near the diaper changing station. The counselor advised that at a previous inspection, the procedures were posted. The provider advised that they have rearranged the classrooms and it may have been taken down. The counselor provided a copy of diaper changing procedures and the provider immediately posted them near the diapering station. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing procedures are posted near the diapering station at all times
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 25, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the mulch only measured 2-5 inches on the red, blue and yellow climber, the orange and blue…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 28, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few childrens enrollment file with no written notification of the facility's disciplinary and exp…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 30, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a bag of candy stored in the top draw of the changing table in the 1-year-old classroom” — what has changed since then?
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