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God Little Helpers
1641 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland FL 33801 · License #C10PO0639 · Child Care Facility
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- 1641 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland FL 33801 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 68 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a fan in the kitchen that had dust build up. Also, the air conditioning vent in the classroom near the kitchen in the second building was also observed with dust near the vent on the ceiling. Also, in the kitchen a white deep freezer was observed with rust on the bottom and the top of the unit with food items placed on top to include apples, bread and canned vegetables. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are clean and rust is eliminated by the due date
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple area of the facility that are not in good repair. The specialist observed the ceiling of the main building that was stained with wet spots in multiple areas throughout the facility, air conditioning vents with rust present. In the two and three year old classroom the white column was observed with paint chipping and needing to be repainted. As well as the blue cabinets were observed with a knob missing and wall paper or paint chipping. In front of the half wall door in the same classroom a floor tile was observed cracked and missing a piece. In the girls restroom the hand washing sink was heavily corroded with build up. Also, there was a hole in the ceiling and crack near the storage room. The boys restroom was observed with small holes in the wall that the provider is encouraged to patch and repaint. In the one year old classroom the door frame and door were observed with tape to repair the wood material chipped and coming apart. Also, the blue wall near the window behind the door were observed with the paint or wallpaper torn. Lighting in the middle classrooms were observed with some lights out and needing to be replaced. The provider and specialist discussed all of the areas in need of repair at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date
- Class 2
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a strip of outlets on an extension cord near the television in the mixed classroom of two through five year old classroom that were not covered and placed on the ground accessible to children in care. The provider was also encouraged to secure the cords in the classroom. The provider immediately covered the outlets at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets are covered at all times when accessible to children in care
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Class 2
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle stored in the two and three year old classroom with a solution. The specialist asked the provider what substance is in the bottle. The staff replied bleach and water. The specialist asked the staff to label the bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing potentially harmful items are labeled at all times
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Class 2
20-04 · Crib Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed infants who are not capable of rolling over positioned sleep on the stomachs face down. The specialist asked the provider the ages of the infants and if the infants can roll. The staff replied the babies were six months old and not able to roll over yet. The specialist asked the provider to place the infants onto their backs at time of inspection and thoroughly discussed safe sleep practices. The staff placed the infants on their backs at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that infants are placed on their backs while sleeping for compliance with safe sleep practices if the infant cannot roll over
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Class 3
31-05 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed multiple indoor toys and furniture throughout the facility that were stained and needing to be cleaned. In the infant classroom, the specialist observed a playpen surface that was heavily stained, as well as a plush toy stained and an infant swing all in need of cleaning. In the middle and far right classrooms the specialist observed floor rugs in the one and two and three year old classroom in need of cleaning as well as baby dolls and other plush toys stained and not maintained in sanitary condition. Highchairs were also, observed in the one year old classroom that need to be cleaned. The three and four year old classroom was observed with cracked toys and a plastic chair that was cracked. The two and three year old classroom, the specialist observed 3 leather chairs and couch with ripped leather material. The provider and specialist reviewed all toys and furniture in need of cleaning and or replaced to ensure indoor toys and furniture are cleaned and maintained in sanitary condition. TA was provided to ensure that the toys and furniture are cleaned or replaced by the due date
- Class 2
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed bird feces stained on the outdoor toys and equipment on the younger childrens playground. The plastic cars, bird feces were observed on the roof of the cars and sides. The provider was encouraged to power wash outdoor toys to eliminate bird feces, algae stains from trees and leaves and dirt build up. The specialist suggested the provider add a shed or covered area to store outdoor toys to ensure that they remain clean and sanitary condition. Extra time was allotted to align due dates. TA was provided to ensure that the outdoor toys and equipment are cleaned by the due date. Additional, TA was provided to ensure that the fencing set up to block off the area of the playground where the shed was previously removed is sturdy. Also, the hole in the building of the back side to the second building is covered appropriately to ensure the gap is not exposed and accessible to children, pest or small animals
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental with Child Abuse and Neglect form not signed annually. All of the staff currently signed the from on 3/13/2025. However, staff 1 and 2 signed the form last on 3/12/24 and staff 3 last signed on 3/8/25. The staff have an annual form signed it was, late. TA was provided to ensure that the form is signed annually and placed on file for Licensing to review
Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
- Class 3
19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children in the middle mixed classrooms of three and four year old children during nap time not sleeping maintaining 18 inches apart from each other. The specialist advised the staff that the children must be placed 18 inches apart while napping. The staff immediately spaced the children to meet requirement at time of inspection. The specialist suggested to the provider to create a nap map to ensure children are spaced appropriately with accordance to the classroom. TA was provided to ensure that the facility maintains 18 inches apart during naptime
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Class 2
19-04 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children in the middle mixed classrooms of three and four year old children during nap time sleeping near stacked chairs creating a potential hazard for children. The specialist advised the staff that the stacked chairs create a hazard and should be moved away from the sleeping children. The staff immediately removed the chairs away from the children at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children are not placed near potential hazards or under furniture
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the specialist observed a pack of sliced ham in the refrigerator in the infant classroom that was expired as of 11/17/2024. The specialist also observed hamburger buns in the kitchen that were expired as of 11/16/2024 and 14/4/2024.The staff immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommended expiration dates set by the manufacturer
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Class 3
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired Immunization record as of 9/17/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record by the due date
- Class 3
42-02 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental had an expired medical physical. The form was last dated 7/28/2022 and is good for two years. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a medical physical by the due date
- Class 2
06-01 · Driver's License, Physician Certification
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the driver listed on the supplemental did not have a physical for conducting transportation annually. The staff had a physical documented last year on 7/17/2023 but had a physical documented this year on 8/12/2024. The counselor advised the provider that the drivers physical must be completed annually.0 TA was provided to ensure that the driver physicals are completed annually each year
Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed some of the stationary equipment on the older childrens playground to include the orange slide with steps and a barrel with paint chipping, the metal blue boat and bus was also observed with paint chipping on the handle bars. As well as the 4 way seesaw paint was chipping on the handle bars on all four seats. Also, the yellow and blue climbing dome had paint chipping on two of the handles with rust present and a hole in one of the metal bars that had sharp edges. Some rust was present from the paint chipping. The counselor advised the provider to sand down the equipment and repaint the equipment. The provider stated they understood and will remove the climbing dome from the playground. TA was provided to ensure that the provider repaints the outdoor equipment by the due date
- Class 2
45-07 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to resubmit the child care personnel listed on the supplemental prior to starting at the facility. The provider used a Background screening eligibility that was in the Clearinghouse and failed to rescreen the staff. The staffs last employment was not in the industry, staff was a substitute teacher in the school board education system. Staff last worked in the industry prior years ago and has not returned until the staff started at the facility in May 2024. The provider recently rescreened the staff in the Clearinghouse and her updated eligibility date was 8/19/2024. The counselor advised the provider that the staff should have been rescreened prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that staff is rescreened prior to starting employment if they left the industry for more than 90 days
Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
- Class 3
07-04 · Vehicle Requirements
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider failed to complete an annual vehicle inspection for the vehicle used to transport children in care. The provider last completed a vehicle inspection last year on 2/11/2023. The provider recently inspected the vehicle this current year on 3/14/2024. The counselor reminded the provider that vehicle inspection must be completed each year annually. The current inspection should have been completed on or before 2/11/2024. TA was completed to ensure that going forward the provider completes the required vehicle inspection annually
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Class 3
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed in both childrens restrooms of the bungalow the childrens cots were stacked and stored inside the restroom uncovered. The counselor advised that bedding can not be stored in restrooms to ensure it is sanitary unless it is in a cabinet. The counselor suggested that cots are stacked either in the classrooms or to utilize the storage room that is next to the girls restroom where provider is storing other items that are not being used. The provider stated they will move the cots from inside of the restrooms. At time of inspection, the provider moved the cots after children woke up from nap from out of the restroom to inside the classroom stacked. TA was provided to ensure that childrens bedding is stored in a sanitary manner at all times
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Class 3
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the staff in the infant classroom with food items and baby water to prepare bottles. The counselor asked the provider if they preparing bottles in the classroom. The provider replied, yes they are. The counselor advised the provider that a additional sink is required that has hot water that reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The counselor suggested other options of preparing the bottles to include having parents pre make the bottles and or preparing bottles in the kitchen area as needed for infants. The provider stated that they will prepare bottles in the kitchen as needed for infants and wash bottles after use starting at time of inspection for the rest of the day. The counselor observed the staff prepare a bottle outside of the classroom at time of inspection, utilizing the kitchen area and walked bottles to the classroom as needed. TA was provided to ensure that the provider ensures that bottles are prepared in an area where a food preparation designated sink is present that meets the requirement
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign Child Abuse and Neglect forms annually. The counselor advised that the form is required to be signed annually and must be signed for the current year on the same or previous date of the last signed form to remain compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the forms are signed annually each year. Counselor reviewed all 8 staff files
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Class 3
09-03 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no written planned activities schedule posted in the one and two year old classroom. The counselor advised that a schedule will need to be posted in the classroom. Provider immediately posted a classroom schedule in the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that a classroom schedule is posted at all times
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the refrigerators and freezers throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the stove/oven needs to clean as well. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned by the due date
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the gold colored metal floor piece not screwed into the floor and apart from the floor in the girls restroom. Provider stated that she will have it screwed back down. Also, at the bottom of the floor near the door in the girls restroom there is a hole in the wall. Provider stated that there is a black cart they store in the restroom that caused a hole in the wall and provider will repair it. TA was provided to ensure that areas are repaired by the due date
- Class 2
17-05 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the side of the smaller childrens playground on the backside of the gate facing the grassy alley the gate measured to 3 ft, 8 inches. The provider previously added latus material to reach the requirement for fencing but the latus was down on the ground and hanging since the zip tie is gone. Provider stated that she will place the latus back up and secure it in that part of the fence where it fell down. TA was provided to ensure that the fence is repaired and reaches the minimum of 4 ft by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food items in the infant and one year old classroom as well as the kitchen food preparation area. Plain cream cheese expired as of 11/16/2023, Baby food green beans expired as of 09/30/2023 were observed in the infant and one year old classroom. The Natures own Butterbread was expired as of 12/07/2023 and the Wonder brand hot dog buns were expired as of 12/7/2023 as well were observed in the kitchen. Provider immediately discarded of the expired food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that provider follows the manufacturers expiration dates to ensure that expired food is not offered to children in care
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- Class 3
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the provider provided a substitute food item to replace the scheduled menu item for todays date. The menu read lime beans, baked sweet potatoes, rice, cornbread and milk. The provider stated the children were offered baked beans, hot dogs, peaches and milk instead, but provider did not mark substituted food items on the current weeks menu. At the time of inspection, the provider documented the actual food items that the children ate for the day. TA was provided to ensure that if a substitution is offered that the food items are marked on the current weeks menu prior to the food being offered to the children in care
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- Class 3
30-14 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing stations in the one year old classroom as well as the infant classroom with no diaper changing procedures posted. The provider immediately posted diaper changing procedures at the time of inspection. Provider immediately posted diaper changing procedures near all diaper changing areas at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the procedures are posted at all times
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed on the older childrens playground all of the stationary outdoor equipment to include the swings, stationary blue and red bikes, the merry go round, and the orange climbing equipment with yellow slide. On the smaller childrens playground the stationary blue car and the 4 way see saw were all observed not meeting the requirement of 6 inches in depth of a resilient surface of mulch. Provider had extra bags of mulch that was laid at time of inspection, but additional mulch is needed in order to be in compliance. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added by the due date
- Class 3
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that all child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have annual documented exposure plan training for the current year. TA was provided to ensure that all staff complete the annual refresher blood borne pathogen training by the due date
- Class 3
At the time of the renewal inspection, the counselor reviewed 20 children's files out of 60 enrolled and the child listed on the supplemental did not have a current student health examination on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child has been enrolled since 11/09/2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 8, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a fan in the kitchen that had dust build up. Also, the air conditioning vent in the classroom near…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 6, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children in the middle mixed classrooms of three and four year old children during nap time not…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 22, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the driver listed on the supplemental did not have a physical for conducting transportation annually. T…” — what has changed since then?
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