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Destined For Greatness Preschool, LLC
2605 Sunshine Dr S, Lakeland FL 33801 · License #C10PO0880 · Child Care Facility
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- 2605 Sunshine Dr S, Lakeland FL 33801 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 66 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 there was a torn mat that is currently being used by a child. The provider has until the
- Class 3
24-21 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed frozen foods that were not in the original box, but in the original bags without an expiration date. The provider has until the
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed 28 children files. TA was given to the provider to make sure that the records remain updated for the shot records and physicals. The provider has until the
- Class 3
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of the inspection, the specialist found that there was a child in need of an updated physical. The provider has until the
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of the inspection, the specialist reviewed staff records; and found that there was a staff member with an outdated CAAN form. The provider had the staff member complete an updated form at the time of the inspection. Returning the facility into compliance for the standard
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Class 3
21-10 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the bathroom in the VPK room was in need of cleaning in the corners. There is dirt in the corners that appears to have built up over time. The provider has until the
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were bottles and cups in the infant room that did not have first and last name on them. The staff corrected this at the time of the inspection, bringing them back into compliance
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Class 3
30-07 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were items on the changing table in the two year old class that did not belong. This was corrected at the time of the inspection, by the staff removing the items; bringing them into compliance
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there was not enough mulch around the standing structures on the playground. In separate areas (around the stationary train, and the carousel bikes) the mulch depth was either inch- 1 inch and others about 5 inches. TA given to provider to possibly utilize excess mulch in unnecessary areas then purchasing more mulch if needed. Facility has until due date to add more mulch to meet the 6 inch in depth requirement; at that time they will be returned to compliance
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the outdoor equipment with paint still chipped and needing to be repainted. The red and green metal cars on the playground. TA was provided to ensure the equipment is sanded down and repainted by the due date
- Class 3
21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed third toilet in the VPK classroom in the second building with the toilet still not operable. The toilet did not flush, the staff stated the water was turned off. When she turned the water back on the handle started leaking water. The provider stated that she did not get the toilet repaired since the last inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the toilet is repaired by the due date
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch not measuring to 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter near all stationary equipment on both playgrounds to include the infant swing set, the red fire truck, and the red stationary bikes. The provider advised that she hasnt had time to add more mulch with all of the rain due to the recent hurricanes. TA was provided to ensure that mulch is added to the playground near all stationary equipment by the due date
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of reinspection, the provider stated that she did not complete the training for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The training needing to be completed is exposure plan training. The counselor explained that the training should be completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that the training is completed and documented on file by the due date
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of reinspection, the provider stated that she did not have the staff sign new Child Abuse and Neglect forms. The provider had the staff sign new forms at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect forms are signed annually and placed on file for Licensing to review
Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed that the VPK classroom in the second building still had paint peeling in the back of the classroom near the tables and chairs and on the baseboard near the rug. There was also paint peeling by the handwash sink on the lower part of the wall. The counselor also observed the empty classroom near VPK by the exit door still had wet stains in the ceiling with drywall peeling. The two year old classroom in the main building was observed repainted previously but the wet stains were reappearing, possibly from a leak from rain due to the recent hurricanes. The provider is encouraged to ensure there is no roof leak and repaint the water stained areas of the ceiling. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the child listed on the supplemental still did not have a current Immunization record on file. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date
- Class 3
23-24 · Fire Drills
TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes in service training and documents training completed on the log by the due date
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the VPK classroom with paint peeling on the wall near the back tables and near the baseboard near the carpet. The counselor also observed multiple wet stains in the ceiling in both buildings. The 2 nd building in the closed classroom next to VPK near the staff restroom has a stain in the ceiling near the exit door and the dry wall material peeling. The other mixed classroom in the main building with two and three year old children also has wet stains in the ceiling on both the back end left and right side near the exit door. Also, the closed classroom near the kitchen has paint and dry wall material peeling in the ceiling near the door frame of the entrance of the classroom to the left side. The counselor also observed the attic opening door in the ceiling near the staff restroom near the office was not secured and looked to be falling down. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date
- Class 3
12-09 · Facility Environment
At the time inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys resilient surface of mulch with tiny insects that resemble termites. The provider was advised to treat. the area and seek a professional opinion. Until the area is treated the providers is advised to keep children indoors and use inclement weather schedule to conduct activities to promote movement and gross fine motor skills. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has the area treated for pest control
- Class 3
13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a Lysol aerosol can placed on a low counter near the childrens 3 hand wash sinks in the classroom. The counselor advised the staff that the disinfectant should not be in reach of children and asked staff to move it out of reach of children. The staff immediately moved the can under the sink that was locked with a baby lock and not accessible to children in care at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that chemicals or hazardous materials are not stored in reach of children in care
- Class 3
15-05 · Licensed Capacity
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the closed classroom in the main building across from the office, no capacity was posted. The counselor advised the staff that capacity is required to be posted in each classroom. The provider immediately posted the capacity at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted by the due date
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the metal red car with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. Also, the green metal car had paint peeling as well. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor equipment is repainted by the due date
- Class 3
21-11 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the third toilet in the VPK classroom restroom for childrens use not flushing. The staff stated they cannot figure out what is wrong with the toilet and they have tried to repair it. TA was provided to ensure that the toilet is in good operating condition by the due date
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed yogurt pouches in the kitchen refrigerator that we expired as of 8/9/2024. Staff immediately discarded of the yogurt at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that provider follows the recommended expiration date to eliminate offering expired food items to children in care
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Class 3
25-07 · Meals and Snacks
At the of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerator in the storage in back area of the staff restroom near infants with no thermometer present. The provider immediately placed the thermometer in the refrigerator at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that thermometers are placed in the refrigerator
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Class 3
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the hand washing procedures not including either how or when to wash your hands. The hand washing sink in the mixed classroom of two and three year old classroom near the diapering station did not include how to wash your hands. The closed classroom near the kitchen hand washing station was missing how to wash your hands. The kitchen hand washing station was missing when to wash your hands. TA was provided to ensure that the appropriate hand washing signs are posted by the due date
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the stationary playground equipment on both playgrounds not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter. The counselor observed the infant swings on the smaller childrens playground measuring to 1 inch in depth. The stationary bikes on the older childrens playground with also 1 inch of mulch and the red stationary metal bus measuring to 5 inches of mulch in depth. TA was provided to ensure that resilient surface of mulch is added to the equipment by the due date
- Class 3
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completed fire extinguisher training on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that training is completed and documented on file for Licensing to review by the due date
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the provider stated that none of the child care personnel have completed exposure training and she was not aware of the training needing to be completed initially and a refresher completed annually and documented on file. TA was provided to ensure that all child care personnel complete the training and document on file by the due date
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have current Immunization records on file for Licensing to review. Child 1s record was expired as of 11/10/2023. Child 2s was expired as of 4/6/2024. TA was provided to ensure that a current record 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 children listed on supplemental did not have a physical on file. Child 1 was enrolled on 6/25/2024. Child 2 was enrolled on 8/8/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current physicals on file for the children by the due date
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an annual signed Child abuse and neglect form on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current form on file by the due date. Counselor reviewed all 7 staff files
- Class 3
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have employment history verified. TA was provided to ensure that the staffs previous employment history is verified and documented on file
- Class 3
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all 3 open classrooms with no attendance roster filled in for the current date. The staff filled in attendance at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance roster follows the child and is filled in once the child enters the direct supervision of the staff
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Class 2
23-06 · Fire Drills
At the time of the inspection, the last fire drill documented was on 1/29/24. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection. TA was provided that fire drills or emergency drills are required monthly
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Class 3
30-14 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, all changing tables did not have the required Diaper changing procedures posted. The provider posted the signage during the inspection
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the large semi tires did not have the required 6" of mulch. TA was provided that the large stationary play equipment is required to have 6" of mulch 6 ft out and around
- Class 3
33-06 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, the staff listed in the supplemental started on 3/10/23 and did not complete the required 5-hour literacy. TA was provided that the staff has 12 months to complete this training after the industry start date
- Class 3
33-09 · Training Requirements
The staff listed in the supplemental started on 3/4/24 and did not complete the required fire extinguisher training. TA was provided that this training is required in her first 30 days
- Class 2
36-03 · CPR Requirements
At the time of the inspection, there were 3 classrooms and only 2 staff had the required CPR and first aid. TA was provided that 0-25 staff there must be at least 3 staff with current CPR and first aid that are in direct supervision of children. The Director arrived during the inspection, and she has current CPR and first aid
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Class 2
37-02 · First Aid Requirements
At the time of the inspection, there were 3 classrooms and only 2 staff had the required CPR and first aid. TA was provided that 0-25 staff there must be at least 3 staff with current CPR and first aid that are in direct supervision of children at all times. The Director arrived during the inspection, and she has current CPR and first aid
Corrected by May 10, 2024
- Class 3
45-06 · Background Screening Documents
The staff listed in the supplemental started 3/4/24 and did not have a completed Attestation of Good Moral Character. TA was provided that this form is required to be completed before the staff starts working
- Class 3
12-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/repaint prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an area of peeling paint in the classroom across from the office that was accessible to the children
- Class 3
21-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the toilet prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed one of the toilets located in the 2nd building was inoperable and had tape on the lid
- Class 2
23-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a passed inspection prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The provider stated the facility did not pass the inspection completed on 1/4/24 and was due to have a reinspection. The prior year was completed on 12/14/22
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a container of pineapple wedges and an opened package of bacon in the refrigerator that was not labeled with type & date
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed an opened package of frozen chicken wings, pancakes and chicken nuggets in the freezer that were not sealed properly and/or labeled with type & date
- Class 3
30-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the mat prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a torn changing mat in the infant classroom that was torn
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed Part 1 DCF courses but had not tested nor taken any pre-service classes and was observed in a classroom alone with children
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all 8 staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file
- Class 3
45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date
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 no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster
- Class 3
33-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the
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 completing the required 10 hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2022 - 2023
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files H - P and determined the child(ren) listed on the supplemental had expired immunization records in their file
- Class 3
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files H - P and determined the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days
- 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
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 8, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there was a torn mat that is currently being used by a child. The provider has until the” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 6, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the bathroom in the VPK room was in need of cleaning in the corners. There is dirt in the corners th…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 16, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the outdoor equipment with paint still chipped and needing to be repainted. The red and green metal cars on…” — what has changed since then?
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