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Camelia's Learning Center
1401 Long St, Lakeland FL 33801 · License #C10PO0314 · Child Care Facility
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- (863) 337-6225
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- 1401 Long St, Lakeland FL 33801 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 29 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 2
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a weather drill during the facility's 2023 - 2024 licensing year
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist 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
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 21 children's files and observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing immunization records in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 21 children's files and observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing health records/physicals in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days
- Class 2
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
At the time of the inspection, the specialist entered the facility to conduct the routine and there was one staff member present. Ratio at the time of inspection: 1: 3 three year olds 1 four year old 1 five year old 4 school age 1 infant The ratio was resolved and returned to compliance about 5 minutes into the acknowledgement of the need for another staff. The second staff member arrived and took responsibility for the infant
Corrected by Jan 28, 2025
- Class 3
21-10 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed in the bathroom that there were many boxes stacked ununiformly and could possibly fall. This was in the bath tub that is in need of cleaning. It appears to be the location of where mop water is poured out, but the dirt and debris has dried in the tub. The provider has until the
- Class 3
23-05 · Fire Drills
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the fire extinguisher was last serviced November 2023. To return to compliance the provider has until the
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed a child's file that had a shot record of 12/30/24. At this time that child needs an updated shot record. The provider has until the
- Class 3
17-08 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of reinspection, the provider advised that the fence was not worked on. The provider advised that the yard personnel she hired advised her that the fence could not be lifted without the issue reoccurring and going back down into the ground. The provider an specialist discussed options of material to add to the top of the fence like chicken wire and the provider stated that this option was feasible and she would prefer adding the material to the fence to meet the requirement. The provider and specialist also walked the playground and specialist remeasured the fence with provider and pointed out specific areas in the fencing that did not meet 4 feet in height. The provider is aware of the areas and stated that she can fix the fencing. TA was provided to ensure that the fencing surrounding the older childrens playground facing the street Combee meets the minimum requirement of 4 feet by the due date
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
On Monday, December 16, 2024, during a phone conversation with the specialist and provider, the provider advised that the child listed on the supplemental still does not have a current medical physical on file and has been attending the child care facility since the last inspection on 11/4/2024. The specialist advised that a current medical physical must be on file for the child and the provider understands that she is still out of compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a medical physical on file by the due date
- Class 2
04-31 · Supervision
At time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental directly supervising children in care while conducting ratio at time of inspection in the mix back green classroom with three and four year old children. The staff started at the facility on 2/24/2020 and has not completed required school readiness trainings of todays date. The provider advised that the staff is the cook but also covers for breaks in the classroom with children. The counselor advised the provider that the staff needs to complete course, Child Development in a school readiness program. TA was provided to ensure that the staff remains the cook and does not directly supervise children in care or completes all required training for school readiness
- Class 3
05-04 · Transportation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys transportation log not completed with required information to include the departure/destination location and times for the facility on the transportation logs. The provider advised that they do walking transportation to the nearby elementary school Code Academy. The counselor advised the provider that all of the required information must be completed on the log and offered suggestions to ensure compliance going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the transportation log is complete with all required information
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the window sills in the back green classroom with dead insects and dust present. The counselor also observed the back red classroom with debris on the hand wash sink and in the bowl that needs to be cleaned. The provider had the staff clean the areas at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean and clear of dust and debris
Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed on the younger childrens playground in the back of the building a dead rat on the grass near the outdoor play structure. The counselor also observed an active wasp nest with nest on the playground near one of the windows. The provider advised that the area has a problem with rats/mice and have been checking the playground to discard of the dead rodents. The provider had a staff remove the dead rat as well as the wasp nest at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that potential hazards are eliminated from the playground area
Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
- Class 3
17-08 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection the counselor observed the fencing on the older childrens play area measured lower than 4 feet in height on the road side closest to Long st as well as the neighboring side on the younger childrens playground. The neighbors fence at time of inspection was down and damaged due to the recent storm that accesss the neighbors backyard. TA was provided to ensure that the fencing that surrounds all playgrounds meets the requirement of 4 feet in height by the due date
- Class 3
24-13 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the staff in the food preparation area in the facility not wearing a head covering while preparing the children in cares lunch. The counselor advised the provider that the staff needs a head covering and asked if she had hair nets. The provider advised that they do have hair nets and immediately asked the staff to place a head covering on at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a proper head covering is worn while preparing meals
Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys menu for lunch for todays date read beef ravioli, garlic bread, pears, green beans and milk but counselor observed the children eating a beef patty with a ketchup, mixed fruit cocktail, sliced bread, and green beans. The provider noted the menu with substitutions at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that if the facility offers substitutions the menu is noted with the substitution and posted in an inconspicuous area where parents can view
Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch on the older childrens playground near the stationary swing with mulch measuring to 4 inches in depth. As well as on the younger childrens playground near the stationary climbing equipment with slide The mulch measured to 5 inches. The counselor advised the provider that the resilient surface near stationary equipment must meet 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. TA was provided to ensure that the mulch meets requirement by the due date
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a child care personnel in the mixed classroom of three and four year old children while conducting ratio directly supervising children. The counselor determined that the staff does not have 40 hours of training required DCF training. The personnel started at the facility on 2/24/2020 but started in the industry in 1983. The provider advised that the staff works in the kitchen but also covers breaks and directly supervises children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes required training by the
- Class 3
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a child care personnel in the mixed classroom of three and four year old children while conducting ratio directly supervising children. The counselor determined that the staff did not complete required DCF training course 5 hr literacy. The personnel started at the facility on 2/24/2020 but started in the industry in 1983. The provider advised that the staff works in the kitchen but also covers breaks and directly supervises children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes required training by the
- Class 3
33-08 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not document training on the required training log for the in -service year of 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. The provider documented training completed on the required log at time of inspection and placed the log on file. TA was provided to ensure that the training complete is documented on the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268 and placed on file for Licensing to review
Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
- Class 3
33-10 · Training Requirements
At time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete transportation training prior to participating in walking transportation services. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed by the due date
- Class 3
37-06 · First Aid Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys first aid kit was missing gauze. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has guaze added to the first aid kit by the due date
- Class 3
38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the emergency phone numbers posted near the telephone missing the facilitys address and the health departments phone number. TA was provided to ensure that the required information is added by the
- Class 3
43-06 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, the counselor stated that she failed to have parents acknowledge the brochure and place of file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has all parents of enrolled children acknowledge the brochure and place on file for Licensing to review by the due date
- Class 3
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, the counselor stated that she failed to have parents acknowledge the brochure and place of file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has all parents of enrolled children acknowledge the brochure and place on file for Licensing to review by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 24 enrolled children's files to include school aged children
- Class 2
45-02 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplementals background screening in the Clearinghouse had a status that read awaiting privacy policy and not eligible. The counselor walked the provider through acknowledging the policy at time of inspection. The eligibility date on the background screening read 11/20/2020 when the staff first started at the facility. The counselor advised that the screening will be updated with the status reflecting eligible. TA was provided to ensure that staff have a eligible status the background screening in Clearinghouse prior to providing services
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental does not have a health physical on file. The provider advised that the child is still enrolled at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a health physical on file by the due date
- Class 3
43-04 · Enrollment Information
At the time of reinspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental still does not have a discipline or expulsion policy on file acknowledged by the parents. TA was provided to ensure that the policies are acknowledged and on file for Licensing to review by the due date
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
Spoke to the provider and she stated the staff listed in the supplemental still has not completed the DCF 40-hour training
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 30, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a weather drill durin…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 28, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the specialist entered the facility to conduct the routine and there was one staff member present. Ratio at the time of inspectio…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 13, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of reinspection, the provider advised that the fence was not worked on. The provider advised that the yard personnel she hired advised her that the…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error