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Hadley's Early Education, LLC

1020 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland FL 33805 · License #C10PO0878 · Child Care Facility

Licensed
Capacity 72 childrenLast inspected May 1, 2026
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1020 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland FL 33805 · Directions

Hours

Mon6:30AM to 5:00PM
Tue6:30AM to 5:00PM
Wed6:30AM to 5:00PM
Thu6:30AM to 5:00PM
Fri6:30AM to 5:00PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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When they operate

Child Care FacilityVPKSchool ReadinessHead Start

Ages served

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  • Accepts School Readiness subsidy
  • Licensed for 72 children
63
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Florida DCF
28
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Florida average
0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation
May 1, 2026 — Routine
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 6, 2026
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 29, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 9, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 4, 2025 — Routine
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 14, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2025 — Routine
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Class 3

    13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons

    At the time of the inspection, there was bleach and oxi clean under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the girl's bathroom (hallway). The provider removed the bleach and oxi clean from the cabinet therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection

    Corrected by May 6, 2025

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  • Class 3

    45-04 · Background Screening Documents

    At the time of the inspection, a staff member had an incomplete five year work history. TA: The provider will need to have a full five year work history with no gaps before the

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  • Class 3

    46-02 · Daily Attendance

    At the time of the inspection, there were three children missing from the four-five-year-old classroom attendance record. The staff wrote the three children on the attendance record therefore it was put back into compliance

    Corrected by May 6, 2025

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Jan 13, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 17, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 12, 2024 — Renewal
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Class 3

    12-01 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed dust build up in the VPK classroom and three year old classrooms on the windows. The specialist advised the provider that the Window seals need to be dusted. The provider asked the staff to dust the windows at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are clean

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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  • Class 3

    23-01 · Fire Drills

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have a fire inspection completed annually. The facility's previous fire inspection was completed on 11/9/2023 and the current fire inspection was completed on 12/4/2024. The specialist advised that annual fire inspections must be completed on or before the last date of the inspection for compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is completed annually and documented on file for Licensing to review

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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  • Class 2

    23-12 · Fire Drills

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to possess emergency contacts for all the children in care during the fire drill conducted today at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has emergency contact information for all children in care by the due date. Extra time was allotted to align due dates. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on ___11/6/2024__________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on __8/19/2024___________ and a weather drill conducted on __11/1/2024_______. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on December____ 2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor

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  • Class 3

    28-04 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two bags of breastmilk stored in a breastmilk bag inside the refrigerator in the kitchen was not labeled with the childs full name. The childs first name only was labeled. The specialist asked the provider to label the breastmilk bags with the childs full first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that formula and or food provided from home are labeled with the childs first and last name

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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  • Class 3

    29-16 · Health and Sanitation

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the hand washing procedures in the infant classroom and the hand wash sink in the food preparation area in the facility with how to wash hands but not when. The specialist advised the provider that when to wash hands must be included on the procedures near diapering and food preparation. The specialist emailed the provider a copy of hand washing procedures that meet requirement and the provider posted them up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the hand washing procedures are posted in the required areas at all times

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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  • Class 3

    35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete the exposure plan training annually. Staff 1,2,3 last completed on 9/6/2023, Also, staff 4 last completed training on 10/11/2023. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completes the annual refresher training and documents completion on file for Licensing to review by the due date

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  • 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 expired as of 9/1/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date

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  • 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 dated 11/14/22 and is only good for two years. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the due date

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  • Class 3

    44-04 · Personnel Records

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. Staff 1 last signed the form on 10/10/2023, but has a current form dated 11/8/2024. Staff 2 last signed the form on 11/5/2023, but has a current form dated 11/30/2024. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel/volunteers have a Child Abuse and Neglect form signed annually. Specialist reviewed all 12 staff files

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2024

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Dec 12, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 20, 2024 — Routine
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Class 3

    09-06 · Planned Activities

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infants in the infant classroom watching Ms. Rachel on a tablet propped up on a shelf in front of infants that were watching the media at time of inspection. The specialist advised the staff that children under the age of two can not have any media offered. The specialist asked that the staff place the tablet face down to ensure that infants can listen but not watch the media. TA was provided to ensure that the facility does not offer media to children under two years of age

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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  • Class 2

    12-18 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an outlet in the two year old classroom located on the lower part of the wall near the diapering station that was uncovered. The specialist asked the provider to cover the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets are covered in the facility when accessible to children in care

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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  • Class 3

    17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a metal bar on the large climbing equipment on the older childrens playground that was disenigrated protruding with a sharp edge. The specialist also observed the support metal beams on the left side of the equipment has paint chipping and is also disenigrating. The provider is aware that the equipment is a hazard and must repair the equipment. Extra time is allotted because the provider must get with the owner to plan for prepares. TA was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is safe and sanitary by the

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  • Class 3

    24-13 · Food Preparation Area

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the kitchen staff in the food preparation area preparing the childrens lunch for today not wearing a propre head covering. The specialist advised the provider that the staff needs to wear a head covering the food preparation area. The provider responded to the specialist that the specialist has never told her about the head covering. Specialist explained to the provider that the rule is a reference if the provider has any questions and that specialist has not observed a staff preparing meals during times of inspections in the past to be able to address it. The specialist gave the provider a head covering to staff and encouraged the provider to purchase a head covering for use going forward. TA was provided to ensure that a head covering is worn while in the food preparation area preparing meals

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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  • Class 3

    26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus

    At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed the provider noting the substitution on the menu posted while the specialist was on site. The menu read that lunch was baked, ham, carrots, mashed potatoes, corn muffin and milk but the provider noted at time of inspection that lunch for today was Turkey sandwich, greens, sweet potatoes, corn muffin and milk. The food that the kitchen staff was observed preparing was PB and J sandwich, gold fish, oranges, milk. The specialist told the provider to verify what was actually being served to the children because the food observed was not what was noted on the menu. The provider did, then accurately noted substitutions on the menu after verifying what was being prepared for lunch for children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the menu posted in an inconspicuous area is noted with substitutions prior to serving the food item

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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  • Class 3

    35-12 · Communicable Disease Control

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 9/12/2024. The provider had the staff complete training and document on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel completed exposure plan training and document completion on file initially and annually each year

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2024

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  • Class 2

    45-07 · Background Screening Documents

    At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to resubmit the child care personnel listed on the supplemental prior to providing services. The staff left the industry on 5/2024. The staff started at the facility on 11/19/2024. The specialist observed the staff in a classroom directly supervising children in care at time of inspection. The staff should have been rescreened prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is resubmitted in the Clearinghouse by the

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Oct 25, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 30, 2024 — Routine
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    12-02 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a piece of drywall missing and cracked on the corner ledge of a wall near the ground in the two year old classroom. The counselor advised the provider that the area needed to be repaired. The provider immediately patched the area with wall putty at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility is in good repair. Counselor observed all outlets throughout the facility covered

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2024

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Aug 29, 2024 — Routine
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 2

    12-18 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet not covered in the VPK classroom on the left side near the door located on the lower part of the wall. The counselor advised the provider that the outlet cover was missing. The provider immediately covered the outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that outlets that are in reach of children are covered at all times

    Corrected by Aug 29, 2024

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Jul 26, 2024 — Routine
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Class 3

    09-02 · Planned Activities

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child sleeping in the mixed classroom of school age children and a four year old child. The counselor asked the staff what time nap time was because it was 10 minutes to three o clock and the staff stated either the children sleep from 12-2 or 12:30- 2:30. The staff indicated that the child sleeping fell asleep at 12pm but was not woken up at 2pm. The counselor advised the provider that nap time should be at most 2 hours. The counselor also encouraged the staff to follow their schedule as the schedule posted in the classroom did not specify, nap time. The child was woken up after 3pm. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the schedule posted

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

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  • Class 2

    12-18 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed an outlet cover in the back classroom across from the office with an outlet not covered and in reach of children on the lower back wall near the window closest to the rack where childrens mats are stored. The staff immediately covered the electrical outlet at time of inspection. TA was provided reminding the provider that they are on probation for this standard and to ensure that all outlets in reach of children remain covered at all times for safety of the children in care

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

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  • Class 3

    30-08 · Diapering

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a four year old child sleeping on a mat after the designated nap time hours wearing only a t shirt and a diaper. The staff advised that the child spilled milk on their shorts and they removed them to dry. The staff stated she checked the bathroom where extra clothes are stored and did not see anything that would fit the child. The counselor asked the staff (person in charge) at the moment if the facility has any extra clothes and explained the situation, the staff asked if I asked the staff that question and I reiterated what the staff in the classroom advised the child did not have any spare clothing from home available. The person in charge went into the next classroom and instantly grabbed a pair of pants and had the child place them on. The counselor had to bring this incident to the provider to ensure that the child was properly dressed. TA was provided to ensure that clean diapers, clothing and linens are available for use for children in care

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2024

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Jul 26, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 25, 2024 — Routine
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Class 3

    12-02 · Facility Environment

    At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 sections on a wall in the hallway where the plaster was missing. The provider patched the areas while the Licensing Specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

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  • Class 3

    12-19 · Facility Environment

    At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. The provider printed a blank sheet and was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children

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  • Class 3

    32-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure these items are removed from the playground so the children cannot access them. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to paint the green merry go round as it has a small section where the paint is missing

    At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the art easel was not anchored in any of the 4 support bars. The provider removed the equipment from the playground while the Licensing Specialist was still present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Lastly, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility is currently in the process of having the building repainted. The provider stated the smaller playground is currently not being used due to the building being painted on that side. The Licensing Specialist observed a wooden board and concrete/sandbags on the smaller playground

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

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  • Class 3

    44-04 · Personnel Records

    At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed new staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one while the Licensing Specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

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Jun 25, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 8, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, there was bleach and oxi clean under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the girl's bathroom (hallway). The provider removed the b…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 12, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed dust build up in the VPK classroom and three year old classrooms on the windows. The specialist adv…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 20, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the infants in the infant classroom watching Ms. Rachel on a tablet propped up on a shelf in front…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error