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Covenant Child Development Center
210 Poppell Dr, Lakeland FL 33813 · License #C10PO0022 · Child Care Facility
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- 210 Poppell Dr, Lakeland FL 33813 · Directions
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- Does not accept School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 150 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 2
04-01 · Supervision
At the time of the inspection, through interview information obtained revealed a child, touched two separate classmates in the privacy parts with mulch while playing outside. One incident the facility was aware of and documented. However, the next day, an additional parent reached out, recalling her 3 year old told her something closely similar of the classmate poking her private parts with mulch outside and it hurt and bled according to the child's statement to mom. The facility was not aware of this second incident. The provider advised the dept. that all teachers were outside each time the incident occurred however, they could not inform parents, or the department what happened with supervision at the time these incidents occurred. The noncompliance is resolved because they have implemented teacher viewpoints and minimizing areas that children cannot be viewed from all parts of the playground like rearranging tables and equipment outside. Teachers are said to rotate spots as well
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Class 2
11-03 · Child Discipline
At the time of the inspection, interviews revealed the child that initiated the inappropriate interaction with peers was dismissed/disenrolled from the facility by the director because she felt it would be the best method to keep all the other children safe. When asked to go over the discipline policy of dismissal/expulsion, it was only statements about progressive enforcement for aggression, excessive biting, and foul language starting with day increase of suspension that leads to an eventual dismissal
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of ceiling tiles in the upstairs nap time classroom near the air conditioning vent, the first VPK classroom, 213 as well as downstairs in the two year old classroom the specialist observed two ceiling tiles in the middle of the classroom that were stained with wet spots needing to be cleaned. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are cleaned by the due date. TS was provided to ensure that air conditioning vents are cleaned on routine and documented monthly or more often when addressed on the facilitys physical environment log
- Class 2
23-02 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility failed to complete a fire inspection annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 2/20/2024 and the current fire inspection was completed and brought into compliance on 3/25/2025. The facility has a current fire inspection, but it was approved late. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is completed annually. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on __3/28/2025________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ________10/30/2024_____ and a weather drill conducted on _1/29/2025________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _July___ 2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Class 3
24-13 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed kitchen personnel in the food preparation area preparing morning snack for children in care with no proper head covering. The specialist asked the staff if she had a head covering. The staff later found a hat used as a head covering and place it on at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff working in the food preparation area wear proper head covering
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Class 3
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a Immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the
- Class 3
25-08 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the mini refrigerator/ freezer in the downstairs two year old classroom the freezer section did not have a thermometer. The provider placed a thermometer in the freezer section at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is present in the freezer at all times
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several ceiling tiles both upstairs and downstairs throughout the facility that were stained with wet spots that are related to a water leak. The provider advised that the churchs roof had several leaks that have now been repaired but the ceiling tiles have not been replaced yet. The counselor advised the provider that the ceiling tiles need to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling tiles are replaced by the due date
- Class 2
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the two year old classroom with a few outlets not covered that were at the bottom of the wall in reach of children. The staff covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the outlets are covered at all times
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Class 3
25-01 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys monthly snack menu with some of the days of the week including only one food group for each snack in the morning and the afternoon. The counselor and provider discussed todays snack. The menu read that the morning snack was cheeze its the counselor observed the children eating snack and no other food group was offered the children drank water with their snack. The menu also read the afternoon snack for today was crackers, the counselor asked the provider if they had another food option to add another food group. The counselor suggested cheese sticks or fruit. The provider advised the kitchen staff to offer either of the snacks at afternoon snack to be in compliance. The children will have pm snack and food items offered are cheese cubes and crackers. The provider advised she will revise the monthly snack menu going forward. TA was provided to ensure that at least two different food groups are offered for snack. TS was provided to advise provider that the beverage can count as a food group for example, milk
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the blue and yellow 4 seat see saw with the resilient surface of mulch not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth or 6 feet in perimeter. The mulch measured to 1 inch. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added by the due date
- 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 in service hours for the period 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. The provider stated that the staff was working towards the DCF 40 hr training and she was not aware they needed training. Staff 1 completed 40 hr training 02/2024. Staff 2 completed 40 hr training 03/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes in service hours by the
- Class 3
44-01 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel who returned to the facility after leaving prior did not have current required forms. The counselor and provider discussed that if staff leave and are rehired that new required forms and documented training are required. The provider had the staff to sign, complete and document all required forms and training at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the documents are current when a staff is rehired after leaving the facility. Counselor reviewed all 26 staff files
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Class 2
45-07 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to resubmit the child care personnel listed on the supplemental after the staff left and returned to the facility, rehired recently. The counselor and provider discussed that although the fingerprints date has not expired the staff left and came back to the facility after 90 days the staff must be resubmitted in the Clearinghouse with an update eligibility date. The provider immediately resubmitted the staff in the Clearinghouse at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is resubmitted by the due date
- Class 2
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway on the far end of the 2 nd floor on the wall near the floor. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that electrical outlets are covered at all times when accessible to children
Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys snack menu stating todays snack was waffles and milk. However, the counselor observed the children having granola bars and milk. The provider advised that the kitchen staff may have switched the snack from Monday and Tuesday due to food item not delivered and in stock. The counselor advised that the menu must note substitutions prior to serving to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the substitutions are noted the same time that they are made on the menu posted
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the newly remodeled younger childrens playground being used and the resilient surface of mulch not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The counselor observed near the multicolored stationary equipment with stairs and a slide the mulch measured to 4 inches in depth. TA was provided to ensure that the mulch meets the requirement of of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date
- Class 3
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization form documented on file. The child was enrolled on 3/18/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current immunization record on file by the due date
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a student health exam physical documented on file. The child was enrolled on 3/18/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current physical on file by the due date
- Class 2
17-06 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility's older children's playground which has been newly remodeled with a gap along the entire side of the right side of the fence along the street side. Counselor measured a gap of 5 inches due to the ground level on a slope. The counselor also observed on the fence behind the swings close to the 3rd gate from the entrance a gap in the concreate that was cut out and has utility black mats placed over the hole until it is repaired. Counselor measured the gap from the bottom of the hole to the fence and it was 6 inches, counselor also measured from the top of the concreate over the mats to the fence and it was a little over 4 inches. Also, the backside of the fence facing the parking lot by the 2nd gate near the street the fence has a gap on the right side of the fence measuring from 4 and a half to 6 inches from left to right. The gaps are at the bottom of the fence along the playground. Provider states that this is the new fencing that was installed recently. The facility has a plan to add a bordering along the fence all the way around to keep the mulch inside a barrier. TA was provided to ensure that the gap is eliminated by the
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens cups without the childs full name written or no name observed at all on the cups. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens full names are written on the cups and maintained at all times
Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
- Class 3
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required 5- hour literacy training course within 12 months of working in the industry. The staff started in the industry 11/2/2022 and completed the 5- hour literacy training course on 11/6/2023. Training should have been completed by 11/2/2023. TA was provided to ensure that staff completes the required 5-hour literacy training within 12 months of working in the industry
Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
- Class 3
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have an Immunization form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the immunization form for the child is on file by the due date
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a physical form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the physical form for the child is on file by the due date
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 1, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, through interview information obtained revealed a child, touched two separate classmates in the privacy parts with mulch while pl…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 17, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of ceiling tiles in the upstairs nap time classroom near the air conditioning vent, the fi…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 6, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a Immunization record on file within 30 days of e…” — what has changed since then?
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