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Head Of The Class Learning Center

1836 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland FL 33805 · License #C10PO0334 · Child Care Facility

Licensed
Capacity 187 childrenLast inspected Apr 23, 2026
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1836 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland FL 33805 · Directions

Hours

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

Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care FacilityVPKGold SealSchool Readiness

Ages served

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  • Accepts School Readiness subsidy
  • Licensed for 187 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Florida DCF
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.9
Florida average
0.4

Inspection history & violations

Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation
Apr 23, 2026
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 11, 2026 — Routine
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 30, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2025
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 19, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2024 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    12-02 · Facility Environment

    The Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the baseboards in the 3-year-olds classroom. TA was provided to sand and paint the baseboards and to checked for peeling paint on a regular basis

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Aug 16, 2024
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2024 — Routine
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Class 3

    12-02 · Facility Environment

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a ceiling tile in the two year old classroom near the handwash sink that was stained and protruding with what may have been water damage from a water leak. The provider advised that they had the roof inspected and it will be repaired. The counselor advised the provider that the ceiling tile needs to be replaced. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling tile is replaced by the

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  • Class 3

    17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the blue and red stationary tricycles on the playground with blue paint chipped on the handle bars throughout the outdoor equipment. The counselor advised the provider that the equipment must be in good repair and advised the provider to sand it down and repaint. TA was provided to ensure that the equipment is repainted and in good repair by the due date

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  • Class 3

    17-07 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the two gate entrance for deliveries facing Kathleen road the fence was not at ground level. The counselor observed a gap of a little under 5 inches. The counselor advised the provider that gaps can not be any larger than 3 and a half inches. TA was provided to ensure the provider adjust the fence/gate to ensure that a gap of no larger than 3 and a half inches is present

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  • Class 3

    18-06 · Bedding and Linens

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the three year old classroom a few mats that were not impermeable with tears that exposed the foam cushion. The counselor advised the staff that the mats need to be replaced. The provider immediately switched out the mats from extra mats in the facility that were in good repair and impermeable at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the mats are impermeable at all times

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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  • Class 3

    24-18 · Food Preparation Area

    At the time of inspection, the counselor observed 3 boxes of Yoplait yogurt that were expired as of 7/3/2024. The provider advised that they just received a truck yesterday on 7/8/2024 and food was delivered. 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 Jul 9, 2024

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Mar 14, 2024 — Routine
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    18-06 · Bedding and Linens

    At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a childs sleeping mat that was torn and not able to be used provider discard the torn mat at the time of the inspection and the mate was replaced. T/A was provided to ensure that the mat was replaced and in resolved at the point of inspection

    Corrected by Mar 14, 2024

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Dec 18, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 28, 2023 — Reinspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 2

    32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

    At the time of the inspection, there was one swing replaced with new chains however, there was one swing with a rusted chain (middle swing). TA: The provider will need to replace the rusted chain with a new chain

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Nov 13, 2023 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Class 2

    12-18 · Facility Environment

    At the time of the inspection, there was one electrical outlet not covered. The provider placed the intercom cord in the electrical outlet cover. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection

    Corrected by Nov 13, 2023

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  • Class 3

    17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing

    At the time of the inspection, the playground fence was not in good repair. The fence was broken in the left-hand side of the playground and had a hole bigger than 3.5 inches. The outdoor basketball court was cracked and chipped. TA: The provider will need to fix the fence and the basketball court

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  • Class 2

    32-03 · Outdoor Equipment

    At the time of the inspection, there were two swings that had rusted chains. TA: The provider will need to replace the rusted chains with new chains before the date on the inspection

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  • Class 3

    32-07 · Outdoor Equipment

    At the time of the inspection, the stationed bikes had 1 inch of mulch, the stationed yellow balance beam had two inches of mulch and the swings had 3 inches of mulch. TA: The provider will need to place a minimum of 6 inches of mulch under and around the station equipment

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Jul 10, 2023 — Routine
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Class 3

    44-04 · Personnel Records

    • The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C TA: Director had child care personnel complete an updated CF-FSP 5337 form at time inspection

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2023

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Mar 10, 2023
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Nov 13, 2024 inspection noted: “The Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the baseboards in the 3-year-olds classroom. TA was provided to sand and paint the baseboards and to checked…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 9, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a ceiling tile in the two year old classroom near the handwash sink that was stained and protruding with what…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 14, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed a childs sleeping mat that was torn and not able to be used provider discard the torn mat at the time of t…” — what has changed since then?

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