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Great Kidz Academy Inc
1700 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland FL 33815 · License #C10PO0327 · Child Care Facility
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- 1700 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland FL 33815 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 120 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
09-07 · Planned Activities
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the classroom with mixed ages of two and three year old children with the movie Trolls on the television. The specialist reminded the staff that media offer should be used for educational purposes. The specialist asked the staff if the movie was related to current lesson plan and the staff replied no. The specialist asked the staff if there was a different educational program she could change it to and the staff replied she would turn it off. The staff turned off the television at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed some area of the facility not in good repair. In the one year old classroom the specialist observed the platform near the window in the classroom with duct tape in the corner as well as paint chipping on the lower part of the area accessible to children in front of the window to the right side. Also, in the same classroom to the left side of the wall from the entrance half door the wall paper was peeled and missing as well as a small hole in the wall with exposed drywall low the ground accessible to children. Lastly, the step leading to the entrance of the facility from the mixed classroom of three and four year old children was also observed with duct tape. The specialist advised the staff that duct tape can not be used to repair the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are repaired by the due date
- Class 2
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottle containing a purple solution stored in the mixed classroom of two and three year old children near the kitchen. The specialist asked the staff what the solution was, the staff replied Fabuloso and water. The specialist asked the staff to label the spray bottle with the chemical name. The staff immediately labeled the bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles containing potentially hazardous material are labeled at all times
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Class 3
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist asked the staff in the infant and one year old mixed class in the hallway to the right from the entrance to the facility if infant bottles are prepared in the classroom after observing water, formula and infant cereal. The staff replied, yes. The specialist reminded the staff and provider that an additional sink with hot water measuring to 100 degrees is required in areas where food preparation takes place. The specialist and provider discussed ways to be back in compliance for the standard. The provider decided that infant bottles for the remainder of the day and going forward would be prepared in the kitchen. TA was provided to ensure that areas where food preparation take place have a sink with hot water that measures to 100 degrees
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Class 2
45-02 · Background Screening Documents
At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible screening status prior to directly supervising children in care. The staff was observed in the four and five year old classroom. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel have an eligible background screening status prior to direct supervision with children in care
- Class 3
25-02 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a one year old child in the infant classroom in a high chair eating lunch. The child was offered tater tots, whole broccoli stems, sliced sandwich meat and bread slices. The provider advised the staff that the tater tots offered needed to be cut into smaller pieces appropriate for a one year old child. The staff immediately cut up the toddlers food into smaller size at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children in care are offered age appropriate sized food items especially those resembling whole circular shaped
Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air conditioning vents in the ceiling over the right side classroom toddler through preschool classes with dust build up on the vents as well as the light fixture above the back three and four year old classroom to the right side. TA was provided to ensure that the areas are cleaned by the due date
- Class 3
12-06 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the pillar in the multi purpose room near the front lobby that had paint chipped and needing to be repainted towards the bottom of the pilar in reach of children in care. The specialist also observed the childrens chairs in the classroom throughout the facility with rust present and paint chipping on the legs of the chairs. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the black rubber material and metal stakes in the ground surrounding the mulch with the material unattached and the metal stakes exposed causing a tripping hazard. The provider was advised to reattach the perimeter surrounding the mulch and ensure that the metal stakes are secured into the ground. The provider asked on other material that can create a boarder surrounding the mulch and equipment. The specialist and provider discussed plastic tubing as well as 2x4 wood planks secured with screws. TA was provided to ensure that the metal stakes are secured by the
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a gallon of 1 % low fat milk stored in the first refrigerator in the kitchen to the left that was expired as of 1/8/2025. The specialist asked the provider to discard of the milk and the provider discarded of the milk at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the recommended expiration dates set by the manufacturer
Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
- 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 a medical physical that was expired. The form was last dated 9/2/2022 and the form is valid for two years. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical by the due date
- Class 3
45-05 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a complete 5 year work history to include all employment and verification prior to the staff starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has a complete 5 year work history and documentation of verification and gaps of employment by the due date
- Class 2
45-07 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to resubmit child care personnel listed on the supplemental prior to starting at the facility and being out of the industry for more than 90 days. The provider last worked in the industry at a Licensed facility in June 2024. The personnel started at the facility on October 21, 2024. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel has an eligible background screening through the Clearinghouse by the due date
- Class 3
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the half door to the three year old classroom left side had drywall exposed and coming off and also paint chipping. The counselor advised the provider that the drywall is coming off at the touch and needs to be repaired. TA was provider to ensure that the facility is in good repair by the due date
- Class 3
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed paint chipping on the stationary outdoor equipment on both the younger and older childrens playground. The blue stationary barrel attached to the red train on the younger childrens playground. Also, paint was chipping on the yellow stationary train with slide. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted by the due date
- Class 3
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few mats in the back classroom of two and three year old children that were not impermeable. The mats were torn with tears exposing the foam cushion causing them to not be impermeable. The provider immediately switched out the mats for new mats at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the nap mats used for children in care are always impermeable
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Class 2
23-12 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the facility failed to possess the emergency contacts for all children enrolled during the fire drill conducted on todays date. The provider showed the counselor the book that consist of all the enrolled childrens emergency contacts after the drill was conducted. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency contacts are present during fire drills conducted in the future. Extra time allotted to align with other due dates. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___7/30/2024_________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on __________5/9/2024____ and a weather drill conducted on ___6/19/2024_________ . The fire extinguishers were last tagged on ___March___ 2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor
- Class 3
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the resilient surface of mulch on the older childrens playground near the stationary swings and the metal train with a slide measuring to less than 6 inches in depth. The swing set measured to 4 inches and the metal train measured to also 4 inches. TA was provided to ensure that the resilient surface of mulch is added to the equipment by the due date
- Class 3
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an air conditioning vent in the second hall way to the right from the entrance in the three year old classroom with dust build up. The counselor also observed the mini refrigerator in the four-year-old classroom with a bottle of milk in a sippy cup that was spoiled. The refrigerator had a foul-smelling odor. The counselor asked that the milk be discarded and that the refrigerator be cleaned out to eliminate the odor. The provider dusted the vent and cleaned the refrigerator at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the air conditioning vents are cleaned and free of dust build up
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Class 3
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed expired food items in the food preparation area. The sliced bread was expired as of 5/1/2024 and 5/2/2024, the hot dog buns were expired as of 4/23/2024 and 4/17/2024, the snack pretzels were expired as of 3/12/2024 and the seasonings to include seasoning salt and cinnamon were expired as of 5/2/2024,8/20/2023 and 12/6/2021. The provider discarded of the food items at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Class 3
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the two year old classroom not impermeable with a tear exposing the foam cushion. The counselor advised the provider that the mat was torn and no longer impermeable. The provider immediately switched the mat out for a new mat in good repair at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing mats remain impermeable at all times to ensure the mat is sanitary
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- 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 complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. The staff started at the facility on 4/1/2024 and as of today has not completed. The provider offers infant care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete the training by the due date
- Class 3
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have child abuse and neglect form signed annually. The forms were last signed for most of the staff on 5/1/2023 but also on 3/6/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the staff signs the child abuse and neglect form annually. Counselor reviewed all 14 children files
- Class 3
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the classroom roster in the three and four year old classroom and the two and three year old classroom with attendance that did not accompany the child. The three and four year old classroom had 9 children but only 7 children were signed in. The staff explained that one child was switched with another staff for a child that was having a hard time but the teacher did not sign the child into her roster as well as another child. The two and three year old classroom had 8 children present but had 9 children signed in and staff did not sign the additional child out on the classroom roster. Both staff corrected the rosters at time of inspection and roster accurately reflected the children present. TA was provided to ensure that the attendance roster accompanies the child at all times
Corrected by May 7, 2024
- Class 3
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed infant inside the infant classroom with a necklace like item around her neck
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- Class 3
25-08 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all of the facility with mini refrigerator and freezer combos in every classroom with no thermometer in the freezer section of the unit. Counselor advised provider that an additional thermometer is required for the freezer section. Provider stated that she will place thermometers in the freezers once they have been ordered. TA was provided to ensure that the thermometer is placed in the freezers by the due date
- Class 3
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the diaper changing mat in the middle classroom to the right from the entrance with one year olds was not impermeable. The mat was observed with a hole. Counselor advised that the mat needs to be replaced. Provider immediately replaced the diaper changing mat at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diaper changing surface is impermeable and the surface is maintained at all times
Corrected by Dec 27, 2023
- Class 2
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the stationary blue airplane handles rusted with paint peeling. The counselor advised provider that the metal handles need to be repainted and that rust can not be present. Outdoor equipment must be in good repair. The provider understood and advised counselor that they will paint the equipment. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is in good repair being safe and sanitary for use by the due date. Extra time is allotted to align the due dates given
- Class 3
45-11 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of a completed Child Abuse and Neglect registry search on file for Licensing to review. Provider stated that she completed the Sexual offender search but did not complete the form required by mail to send to Maryland in order to request the Child abuse and neglect registry search. Provider advised she was not aware of the form, but completed the form with child care personnel at time of inspection and will send the form off my mail as soon as possible. TA was provided to ensure that the Child abuse and neglect registry search is documented on file by the due date
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 15, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the classroom with mixed ages of two and three year old children with the movie Trolls on the telev…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 10, 2025 inspection noted: “At time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have an eligible screening status pr…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 14, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a one year old child in the infant classroom in a high chair eating lunch. The child was offered ta…” — what has changed since then?
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