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First Baptist Church Of Highland City Preschool
5410 Yarborough Ln, Lakeland FL 33812 · License #C10PO0030 · Child Care Facility
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- (863) 648-4182
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- 5410 Yarborough Ln, Lakeland FL 33812 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 71 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 2
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet uncovered in the infant classroom on the left side of the wall near the lower part of the wall near the rocking chair and cribs. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets accessible to children in care are covered at all times
Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
- Class 2
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle storing a potential hazardous item in the older three year old classroom that was not labeled. The specialist asked the provider what the solution was in the bottle and the provider replied, bleach. The provider immediately labeled the spray bottle with the solutions name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing chemicals or hazardous items are labeled
Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
- Class 3
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen with no handwashing procedures posted. The specialist advised the provider that handwashing procedures to include how and when to wash hands must be posted near handwashing sinks designated when diapering, toileting and food preparation take place. The provider immediately posted handwashing procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that handwashing procedures to include how and when to wash hands are posted near handwashing sinks
Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
- Class 3
25-01 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist asked all of the staff from toddlers to VPK if their classes had snack. The three year old teacher replied that they had snack after nap time from 2pm 2:30pm and the children had cinnamon cookies. The specialist asked the staff if the children had anything else to eat or drink and the staff replied, water. The two year old teacher and VPK teacher both confirmed what the first staff stated the children were offered for snack. The two year old teacher had extra snacks in her classroom and the specialist observed cookies in an aluminum wrapper and water to confirm what the staff replied. The specialist reminded the provider that snacks offered must include two food groups. The provider stated that they children were supposed to also have milk but due to staffing issues the milk was not distributed for snack. TA was provided to ensure that the facility offers two food groups for snack food items offered to children in care
- Class 3
25-02 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant in the infant classroom in a high chair eating a whole banana. The specialist advised the staff that infants food that mimics circular known choking hazards must be cut into pieces and asked the staff to cut up the food item at time of inspection. The staff immediately cut up the banana for the infant. TA was provided to ensure that infants are offered age appropriate portioned sized foods to eliminate a choking hazard
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys weekly snack menu posted reflecting todays afternoon snack was oreo and milk. The specialist confirmed from various staff that the children had a cinnamon cookie and water for snack and saw the physical snack leftover in a classroom that was not an oreo. The specialist reminded the provider that if a substitution is made that the menu must be noted with the substitution. TA was provided to ensure that the menu is noted when substitutions are offered
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed shredded cheese in the refrigerator of the food preparation area that was expired as of 9/23/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Class 3
25-01 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the snack item being served to children in care in the afternoon with only one food group. The snack was bugles and water. The specialist advised the provider that the snacks must include at least 2 food groups. The provider added apple sauce to the afternoon snack at time of inspection. The specialist encouraged the provider to review the rest of the weekly menus for the week and going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommendation from MyPlate to ensure meals are nutritious for children in care
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few bottles in the infant classroom not labeled as well as label with only first name and last initial only. The specialist asked the staff to labeled the bottles with full first and last name at time of inspection. The staff immediately labeled the bottles appropriately. TA was provided to ensure that the bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled appropriately for compliance
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Class 3
24-13 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel in the food preparation area preparing the childrens lunch but was not wearing a head covering. The counselor advised the staff must be wearing a head covering while preparing food items. The staff immediately place a head covering on her head at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff wears a proper head covering in food preparation area
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a Child abuse and neglect form that was not signed annually. The form was last dated 4/10/2023. The provider had the staff sign a copy of the form at time of inspection, dated with todays date. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have a current Child abuse and neglect form signed annually on file. Counselor reviewed all13 staff files
Corrected by Jul 24, 2024
- Class 3
14-02 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three year old classroom children were seated at the table in the classroom at time of ratio. Later in the inspection counselor checked the lighting near that work surface table and the circle time area and the lighting ranged from 30s and 40s. The counselor instructed the provider to remove the light cover to see if it was the tinted covering that restricted the lighting. The counselor found that 2 light bulbs were burned out in the casing. Provider replaced the light bulbs during time of inspection. The counselor checked lighting after replacing the light bulbs and lighting was over 50 with the light covering intact. The counselor encouraged the provider to check the lighting in each classroom throughout the building where children are completing table work, reading, and arts and crafts and replace lighting as needed. TA was provided to ensure that lighting in worksurface areas where children are completing table work, reading, and arts and crafts measure to at least 50 candle foot
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Class 3
17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the exit fence to the older childrens playground not at base level with a gap of almost 7 inches. The counselor advised that gaps in fencing can be no larger than 3 and a half inches. The counselor suggested the provider lower the gate brackets. During time of inspection the provider adjusted the height of the fence exit door at time of inspection, eliminating the gap and the base level with no gap larger than 3 and a half inches. TA was provided to ensure that fences are at base level
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Class 2
20-08 · Crib Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an infant sleeping in a sleep sack that restricted the infant's arm in a swaddle. The counselor advised that only sleep sacks that do not restrict the infants' arms can be used per rule. The provider stated that she did not know and unwrapped the sleeping infants' arms at time of inspection. The sleep sack did allow for the infant's arms to be unrestricted if the velco piece is not used to wrap the infant in a swaddle. Counselor and provider reviewed the handbook during inspection and all providers questions were answered. TA was provided to ensure that sleep sacks restricting infants arms are not used at the facility per rule
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Class 3
33-03 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a training course from required DCF introductory training within 90 days of employment in the industry. The staff took 5 hr literacy within 90 days but not a course from part 1 or part 2. The provider had staff to start a training course at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the staff starts an introductory training course within 90 days of employment in the industry
Corrected by Mar 18, 2024
- Class 3
01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facilitys transportation vehicle with the name printed in black Revive Church and Academy but did not have the facilitys license number posted on the vehicle. The facility does transport school aged children and does take field trips in the summer time. Counselor advised provider that the license number must be posted on all advertisement where the facility name is posted. TA was provided to ensure that the license number is posted on the vehicle by the due date
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in the main hallway the air conditioning vent with dust build up. As well as the younger three year old classroom was observed with spider webs near the light fixture and on the ceiling and corners of the walls. Counselor advised that the areas were in need of cleaning. Provider immediately had a staff member to clean the areas at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is clean and cleaning is maintained
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food items in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Food items to include the eggs expired as of 10/27/23, the Hawaiian sliced bread expired as of 11/15/23, pita bread expired as of 11/20/23, Bologna expired as of 11/7/23 and wonder brand hamburger buns expired as of 11/17/23. Provider immediately discarded of all of the expired food at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the manufacturers expiration date to eliminate expired food being offered to children in care
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch on the younger childrens playground did not measure to 6 inches in depth, near the mounted red metal and black car, and the red, orange and green large plastic climbing equipment with slide as well as the swings. Also, on the older children playground mulch was observed near the blue climbing outdoor equipment at 2 inches, the stationary yellow metal bus measured at less than 4 inches and the green and brown climbing equipment with slide and swings observed less than 6 inches of mulch near all fall zones. TA was provided to ensure that all stationary equipment has 6 inches of resilient surface by the
- Class 3
14-01 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of the inspection, several classroom did not have working lights or lights that did not have 20 ft candles at 3 ft from the floor. The provider advised to ensure that all lighting had luminance that was at 20ft or more to maintain compliance of this standard
- Class 3
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of the inspection, sippy cups were not labeled with first and last names in the VPK classroom. The provider was advised to ensure that all cups brought from home are labeled with first and last names to maintain compliance of this standard
- Class 3
29-16 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of the inspection the 1 and 2 year old classrooms did not have handwashing procedures posted at their handwashing sink. The provider resolved the noncompliance when they posted procedures on the sinks during the inspection. Provider advised to ensure that procedures are posted in areas that handwashing is designated to maintain compliance of this standard
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Class 2
32-10 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the facility was using an inflatable water slide where water collects. The provider was advised to ensure that all equipment be allotted by statute/rule to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved by the facility once all children stopped using the water slide and returned to class
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 11, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet uncovered in the infant classroom on the left side of the wall near the lower part of the…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 3, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist asked all of the staff from toddlers to VPK if their classes had snack. The three year old teacher replied…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 21, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed shredded cheese in the refrigerator of the food preparation area that was expired as of 9/23/2024.…” — what has changed since then?
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