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Excel Christian Academy Preschool

6505 Odom Rd Lakeland FL 33809-4155, Lakeland FL 33809 · License #X10PO0010 · Child Care Facility

Exempt
Capacity 350 childrenLast inspected Jan 15, 2026
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6505 Odom Rd Lakeland FL 33809-4155, Lakeland FL 33809 · Directions

Hours

Mon7:30AM to 5:30PM
Tue7:30AM to 5:30PM
Wed7:30AM to 5:30PM
Thu7:30AM to 5:30PM
Fri7:30AM to 5:30PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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When they operate

Child Care FacilitySchool ReadinessFaith BasedReligious Exempt

Ages served

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  • Accepts School Readiness subsidy
  • Licensed for 350 children
51
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Florida DCF
19
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.7
Florida average
0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation
Jan 15, 2026 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 1

    04-18 · Supervision

    At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist obtained information that revealed an employee that was employed for several months as a afterschool supervisor for children did not have a background screening completed. The provider stated there were several attempts but nothing documenting an actual appointment or completion. Three high school students also serve as employees that are not screened as well. The provider is advised to ensure that all staff has a background screening to maintain compliance (named on supplemental)

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  • Class 2

    44-02 · Background Screening Documents

    At the time of the inspection, the employee did not have background screening on file to be observed by the department. The provider was advised to ensure employees had files with background screenings to maintain compliance of this standard. The adult staff is no longer employed, high school students are still employed and screening is not completed

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Jul 18, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Complaint
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 2

    04-01 · Supervision

    At the time of the inspection, the Department learned that an infant, specifically, a five month old child sustained 1st and 2nd degree burns after being outside for an extended time. During the investigation, staff revealed that the children were outside for water play, which included infants. One teacher noted that child one was outside from 9:30 12:00 pm and again for 30 minutes later. Video footage verified that the child was outside for 2 hours 45 minutes, according to another agencys investigation. The director noted that she figured that the parent placed sunscreen on the child prior to being dropped, but she nor any teacher verified that. The shade that was provided for the child was from a wading pool that had a small, attached blow up palm tree attached. A medical expert deemed the child received burns on the face due to supervision. The provider is back into compliance since the provider is aware

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

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  • Class 2

    32-10 · Outdoor Equipment

    At the time of the inspection, it was learned that the facility utilized a inflatable wading pool. This is not sanitary and cannot be utilized. The issues has been resolved as the facility is no longer utilizing a wading pool or any inflatable slides

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2025

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Jul 8, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 30, 2025 — Reinspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Class 3

    43-01 · Personnel Records

    At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the personnel listed on the supplemental did not have personnel files that were readily available for Licensing to review. Per the provider advised that the employees have files, but the files are being stored on the academy side and the office is closed and not accessible at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that all personnel have complete personnel files on file with all required documents for Licensing to review

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  • Class 3

    43-04 · Personnel Records

    On June 17, 2025, the provider advised the specialist that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental who previously volunteered last inspection were hired to work at the facility. Staff 1 started on 6/18/2025. Staff 2 started at the facility on 6/16/2025. The provider advised that the employees have files but the files are being stored on the academy side and the office is closed and not accessible at time of inspection. However, the provider had the staff who was present in a classroom with children sign a Child abuse and neglect form on todays date at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that personnel/ volunteers sign a Child abuse and Neglect form and place on file readily available for Licensing to review

    Corrected by Jun 30, 2025

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Jun 30, 2025 — Reinspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 2

    44-07 · Background Screening Documents

    At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental were not rescreened in the Clearinghouse for background screening. Staff 1 is still currently employed at the facility, but on vacation. The staff last worked at the facility on 6/11/2025. Staff 2 is still currently employed at the facility and last worked at the facility on 6/24/2025. The provider was aware of the

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Jun 3, 2025 — School Readiness
17 violations cited · view state record
17 violations
  • Class 2

    04-01 · Supervision

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a three year old child upstairs in the main building leaving the restroom that is located in the hallway of the classroom and headed back to their classroom, alone. The staff met the child at the door and told the children they can not leave the classroom without the teacher. The specialist advised to the provider that this is not the first observation of this occurring with a child in the upstairs classroom. The provider suggested to the provider to add baby gates at the entrance of the door to eliminate the safety hazard, each occurrence the staff did not know the child left the classroom on their own. TA was provided to ensure that children do not leave the classroom alone with no supervision for any reason to include going to the restroom

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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  • Class 3

    12-01 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple ceiling tiles in the upstairs older three year old classroom near the entrance door and in a line of ceiling tiles leading to the window all heavily stained with wet spots. The ceiling tiles need to be replaced. The specialist encouraged the provider to find the cause of the leak to repair the issue to avoid the ceiling tiles observed with stains. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling tiles are replaced by the due date

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  • Class 3

    12-06 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a television cord mounted on the wall near the diapering changing table that was hanging and not secured to the wall and plugged into the lower part of the wall in the younger one year old classroom. At time of inspection, there was a toddler sitting in a high chair near the loose cord on the wall in reach of the cord. Also, diapered children could also reach the cord while being diapered. The specialist advised that the hanging loose unsecured cord possess a potential safety hazard for children in care and asked the provider to secure the cord to the wall to eliminate a strangulation hazard. TA was provided to ensure that the cord is secured by the due date

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  • Class 2

    12-18 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few outlets in reach of children that were not covered. In the two year old classroom the specialist observed 2 outlets low on the wall accessible to children that were not covered. Also, upstairs in the hallway near the restroom where three year old children line on he wall seated to use the restroom as a class an outlet was not covered. The provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children are covered at all times

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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  • Class 2

    18-02 · Bedding and Linens

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a 5 month old infant placed in a pack n play with a thick blanket covering over the infants face and the infant was awake wiggling grabbing the blanket. The specialist immediately asked the staff to remove the blanket from the pack n play. The specialist observed the other pack n plays for other infant children in the classroom with blankets present. The specialist asked the staff to remove all blankets from the pack n play and advised the staff that infants crib/ pack n play should not have any blankets that may cause a suffocation hazard for children in care. TA was provided to ensure that bedding is safe and does not cause a threat to children in care

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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  • Class 3

    28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed several childrens water bottles and cups provided from home either not labeled with the childs full name or labeled with only the childs first name. The specialist advised all staff that bottles and cups provided from home for children must be labeled to include the childs first and last name. At time of inspection the staff throughout the facility labeled the cups appropriately. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs first and last name

    Corrected by Jun 3, 2025

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  • Class 3

    29-16 · Health and Sanitation

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple classroom and restroom throughout the facility with either no handwashing procedures posted and or only procedures posted displaying how to wash hands but no situational times of when to wash hands. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted to include when/how to wash hands at all times near handwashing stations required to include near food preparation, diapering and toileting. TS was provided to post hand washing procedures in the kitchen near the hand washing procedures

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  • Class 3

    33-05 · Training Requirements

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented training within 30 days of employment showing use of fire extinguisher training. Specialist explained to the provider that fire extinguisher training is specific to the facility and training cannot be transferred from another facility previously trained. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained by the due date

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  • Class 3

    33-08 · Training Requirements

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the required School Readiness courses, Health Safety and Nutrition in a school readiness program and Safety practices in a school readiness program within 90 days of working at the facility. Staff 1 started at the facility on 7/16/2024. Staff 2 started at the facility on 12/10/2024. Staff 3 started in the industry on 8/5/2024. Staff 4 started in the industry on 8/27/2024. TA was provided to ensure that they complete all required SR training by the due date

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  • Class 3

    34-12 · Communicable Disease Control

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the exposure plan training annually and/or initially prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel are trained in exposure plan and completion of training is documented on file for review by the due date

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  • Class 3

    40-02 · Immunization Records

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the children listed on the supplemental had expired Immunizations. Child 1's form was expired as of 6/2/2025. Child 2's form was expired as of 5/9/2025. Child 3's form was expired as of 4/3/2025. Child 4's form was expired as of 1/17/2025. Child 5's form was form 10/18/2024. Child 6's form was expired as of 12/31/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have updated Immunization records by the due date

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  • Class 3

    41-01 · Student Health and Records

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file for Licensing to review. The child started at the facility on 4/7/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file for review by the due date

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  • Class 3

    42-03 · Enrollment Information

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that all of the parents of enrolled children at the facility did not acknowledge the brochure, Know your child care. TA was provided to ensure that all parents/guardians acknowledge they received a copy of the brochure by the due date

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  • Class 3

    43-04 · Personnel Records

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two volunteers listed on the supplemental in the infant and two year old classroom assisting staff and working with children but the facility failed to have the Child Abuse and Neglect form prior to starting volunteer at the facility. The provider and staff advised that today is the volunteers first day shadowing. The provider was advised that volunteers cannot volunteer more than ten hours a month. TA was provided to ensure that the volunteers have the required forms on file for Licensing to review

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  • Class 3

    43-05 · Personnel Records

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two volunteers listed on the supplemental in the infant and two year old classroom assisting staff and working with children, but the facility failed to have the volunteers acknowledge a volunteer attestation prior to starting volunteer at the facility. The provider and staff advised that today is the volunteers first day shadowing. The provider was advised that volunteers cannot volunteer more than ten hours a month. TA was provided to ensure that the volunteers have the required forms on file for Licensing to review

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  • Class 3

    44-04 · Background Screening Documents

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the provider failed to verify the past employment for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that the past 5 year work history is verified and documented on file for Licensing to review

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  • Class 2

    44-07 · Background Screening Documents

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined the provider failed to resubmit the child care personnel listed on the supplemental after a 90 day break in service in the industry. Staff 1 left the industry on 7/5/2024 and returned starting at the facility on 10/25/2024. Staff 2 left the industry on 2/6/2024 and returned starting at the facility on 7/16/2024. The staff should have been resubmitted in the Clearinghouse prior to returning to the industry and starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel are resubmitted in the Clearinghouse after a 90 day break in service and returning to the industry

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Aug 22, 2024 — Reinspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Class 2

    04-01 · Supervision

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed on the 2nd floor two, three year old children in the restroom with no adult supervision. The counselor observed the children attempting to wash their hands using a step stool. The counselor jumped in to assist the children wash their hands and a few minutes later the staff came to the restroom from the classroom to get the children. The staff advised that she went to the classroom to get something. At that time the counselor advised that children should not be left alone and that if she stepped away the children should have gone with her. The restroom upstairs is located two classrooms away down a hallway. There is no known time frame of how long the children were left unsupervised. TA was provided to ensure that children in care are never left unsupervised

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Class 2

    04-09 · Supervision

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an infant in a swing that was on and swinging the infant but the infant was not strapped into the safety belt of the swing. The counselor advised the staff that the infant needed to be strapped in and the staff immediately came and removed the infant from the swing. The time that the infant was in the swing is unknown and the swing was in the back of the classroom and staff and other children were in front of the classroom on the soft play area of the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that children are not left in confined devices and also for safety the child is strapped into safety straps when placed in devices

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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  • Class 3

    09-06 · Planned Activities

    At the time of inspection, the counselor was conducting ratio in the infant classroom and observed the infants and one year old mix classroom watching Bluey on the television. The staff turned the television off before the counselor could advise the staff that children under the age of two should not have media offered. TA was provided to ensure that children under the age of two are not offered media while in care

    Corrected by Aug 22, 2024

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Jul 12, 2024 — Reinspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    32-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the providers emergency phone numbers posted but did not include written directions to the facility. The counselor and provider discussed exactly what was needed and the provider stated that she understood. The provider immediately wrote written directions to the facility using a local landmark or major intersection at time of inspection and posted them near the phone with emergency numbers. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency phone numbers are posted near the phone and include written directions to the facility

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2024

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Jul 12, 2024 — Reinspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    37-02 · Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed the children listed on the supplementals Immunization record that were expired. Child 1s form was not updated and still had an expiration date of 4/8/2024. Child 2s record was expired as of 6/29/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunization records by the

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Jun 28, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 4, 2024 — School Readiness
13 violations cited · view state record
13 violations
  • Class 3

    09-06 · Planned Activities (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed both one year old classrooms with the television on playing educational videos for the toddlers. The counselor advised the provider that children under the age of two years old are not allowed media while in care. The provider replied that the television is on only during the morning time. The provider turned the televisions off at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children under two years old are not offered media time while in care

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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  • Class 3

    12-02 · Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that throughout the facility had several area of paint chipping observed that need to be repainted. The counselor observed in the two year old classroom the frame of the bathrooms with paint chipping. The upstairs three and four year old classrooms with paint chipping on the multiple walls. Also, in those classrooms a few ceiling tiles were stained with a wet spot that need to be replaced. In the upstairs classroom to the right there was a small chip in the wall near the window causing a hole where drywall was missing and needs to be repaired. The counselor advised that the areas will need to be patched, repainted and or replaced to ensure provider is in good repair. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date

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  • Class 3

    23-17 · Food Preparation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a half gallon of whole milk in the second one year old classroom in the mini refrigerator used to store the cups and milk for children in care. The milk was expired as of 5/15/2024. The provider advised that the milk was donated by a grandparent because the preschool does not receive the academy side service during the summertime. The provider immediately discarded of the milk at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that provider is following the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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  • Class 3

    40-04 · Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel on the supplemental did not complete a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Staff 1 last signed the form on 8/19/2022. Staff 2 last signed the form on 6/1/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current form on file by the due date

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  • Class 3

    23-22 · Food Preparation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerator/freezer combos in both the one year old classrooms and the two year old classroom as well as both three and four year old classrooms upstairs without a thermometer present. The provider advised that the church and preschool use the refrigerator combos for children in cares items. TA was provided to ensure that a thermometer is present by the due date

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  • Class 3

    28-04 · Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete 10 hours of in service and document 10 hours completed for Licensing to review on required log, for the fiscal year of 7/1/2023- 6-30/2023. The staff has been employed at the facility since 8/22/2022 and completed 7 hours of training for that year. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete 10 hours of in service training for the current year as well as make up missing hours of training from the previous year by the due date

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  • Class 3

    32-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the facilitys emergency phone numbers did not include written directions to the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the facility adds written directions to the facility by the due date

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  • Class 3

    36-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed several childrens bottles and sippy cups throughout the facility that were not labeled or labeled with only the childs first name. The counselor advised that the bottles and cups provided from home must be labeled with the childrens full first and last names at all times. The provider had staff label the childrens bottles and cups at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childrens first and last name at all times

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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  • Class 3

    37-02 · Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the children listed on the supplemental had expired Immunization records on file. Child 1s form was expired as of 5/6/2024, Child 2s form was expired as of 5/15/2024. Child 3s form was expired as of 5/30/2024. Child 4s form was expired as of 4/8/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have current Immunizations on file by the due date

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  • Class 3

    38-01 · Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have a student health form on file for Licensing to review. The child has been enrolled at the facility since 3/19/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current student health form on file by the due date

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  • Class 3

    40-01 · Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the other personnel listed on the supplemental did not have all required forms on file for Licensing to review. The personnel completed all required forms at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel have all required forms on file for Licensing to review. Counselor reviewed all 14 staff files

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2024

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  • Class 2

    41-02 · Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the other personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a current background screening on file for Licensing to review with an eligible status. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current background screening on file for review by the due date

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  • Class 3

    41-06 · Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility failed to document verification of employment for child care personnel listed on the supplemental. TA was provided to ensure that staff have a complete five year work history and that verification of employment is documented on file by the due date

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Jan 25, 2024 — Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    33-03 · Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of the inspection, information obtained revealed the facility did not document an incident that occurred with a child when walking back from the playground, causing a temporary red mark/blush on her face. The noncompliance was resolved because the child no longer attends the facility

    Corrected by Jan 25, 2024

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Aug 31, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 21, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 18, 2023 — Reinspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 2

    41-02 · Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6202

    At the time of the reinspection, the staff listed on the supplemental still does not have an updated/cleared background screening. Technical support was given to the provider to obtain an updated cleared screening prior to the due date. Note: per the provider, the resubmission was completed on 8/10/23

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Jul 31, 2023 — Reinspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
Jul 31, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 12, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 26, 2023 — Reinspection
19 violations cited · view state record
19 violations

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 15, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist obtained information that revealed an employee that was employed for several months as a afterschool sup…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 9, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the Department learned that an infant, specifically, a five month old child sustained 1st and 2nd degree burns after being outsid…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 30, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the personnel listed on the supplemental did not have personnel files that were readily av…” — what has changed since then?

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