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1521 Kennedy Blvd Bldg 1533, Lakeland FL 33810 · License #C10PO0390 · Center · Child Care Facility
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15-05 · Licensed Capacity
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a missing capacity in the VPK classroom; this was replaced at the time of the inspection, returning the facility back to compliance
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-02 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that there were hand sanitizers in reach of the children all over the facility. They were at a position where the children could obtain the bottle and possibly ingest the sanitizer. The provider went throughout the facility and removed the bottles of hand sanitizer at the time of the inspection; returning the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the concrete at the end of the sidewalk at building 3 was broken; and has a present sharp edge. The provider has until the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-12 · Fire Drills
At the time of the fire drill; the four year old class teachers did not have the roster with them, when taking the children outside. Another teacher brought the roster out to the teacher. This was done during the fire drill. This returns them back to compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
29-09 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed dishes in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The kitchen staff removed the items at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
29-13 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the kitchen did not have a- by standards means- of sanitizing the dishes nor did they have the test strips for testing chlorine balance in the sanitizer water. The provider has until the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the air conditioning vent in the two year old bathroom was dirty. The provider cleaned the air conditioning vent therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the air conditioning vent in the two year old bathroom was dirty. TA: The provider will need to clean the air conditioning vent before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection, the was two nails sticking out of the air conditioning fence. Also, there was one large fence panel broken in the children's playground. TA: The provider will need to fix the fence panel before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-12 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the inspection, cots were stored in the one-year-old bathroom. Also, toys were stored in the 3-5 year old bathroom. TA: The provider will need to remove the cots and toys from the bathroom and store them in a sanitary manner before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
21-14 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
At the time of the of the inspection, the provider did not have soap in the 3-5 year old bathroom. TA: The provider will need to place soap in the 3-5 year old bathroom
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-10 · Fire Drills
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have the emergency evacuations posted in the one and two year old (middle) room. TA: The provider will need to post the emergency evacuations in the one and two year old before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
30-14 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, there were two rooms (both two year old rooms) that did not have the diaper procedure posted in the diaper change area. TA: The provider will need to post the diaper change procedure before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of the inspection, there was one staff that did not have a fire extinguisher training within 30 days of employment. TA: The staff will need to have fire extinguisher training before the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of the inspection, a staff member did not have a child abuse and neglect form signed annually. The staff signed the form on April 18, 2024. TA: The provider will need to have a current child abuse and neglect form signed by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
24-11 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the trash bin within the 2-year-old classroom building C did not have a lid for the trash bin. The provider replaced the trash bin with another trash can with a lid this was completed at the time of inspection. T/A was given to the provider to the make sure that all trash bins have fitted lids on trash
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, the Counselor observed within the 2-year-old and in the 1-year-old classroom Building B started to have break down on the surface and becoming impermeable. There needs to be 2 changing pads that would need to be replaced. T/A was given to the Provider to change and replace the changing pad by the due dates
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the influenza brochure must be distributed annually between August 1 and September 30. If the provider chooses to distribute the brochure during enrollment that is not during the month of August or September, it must also be signed for again by the parent/guardian during these months
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired influenza brochures in their file
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that staff have 90 days from employment in the child care industry to begin training if they have never worked in the industry prior. Lastly, the provider was reminded that staff cannot start with Early Literacy - it must be a class in Part 1 or Part 2
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental started the required DCF 40-hour training after 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The staff started employment on 1/6/23 and did not start training until 6/6/23
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
36-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the
At the time of the reinspection, the CCR counselor observed only 1 staff was onsite with current CPR
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
37-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed only 1 staff was onsite with current First Aid
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was shown & given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the bottom of page under schools & licensed child care providers to register
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed childrens files A - F and determined the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. Note: the provider initiated a resubmission while the counselor was still present
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had a 90 day break in service and was not rescreened prior to employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a missing electrical outlet cover in the 3-year-old classroom in the second building. The provider installed the cover placing them back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor/outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a bottle of bleach water and Fabuloso located in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in the VPK classroom. The provider locked the cabinet placing them back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove and/or replace prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed green indoor/outdoor carpet that was attached to the fence on the playground that had several areas that were torn
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to adjust the double gate and fill in the gaps prior to the due date. Lastly, a suggestion was given to the provider to add a barrier along the outside of the fence to assist with erosion from rain/wind
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed 2 areas of fencing on the playground that had more than a 3 1/2 inch gap. The first location is at the double gate near the main building. The gap from the ground to the gate and gate to gate measured 5 inches. The second area was observed to the right of the exit door in the main building headed onto the playground. The area measured 5 1/2 inches from the ground to the bottom of the fence
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a grey and black plastic ride on car that had a broken front wheel. The provider removed the toy while the counselor was present placing them back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-04 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they did not have a physical environment log. A blank form was printed & reviewed with the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that maintenance must include inspections conducted each month and documentation of maintenance inspections must be kept for 12 months
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start a class in Part 1 or Part 2 prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start the required DCF 40 hour training within 90 days of employment/industry start date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-05 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete/pass tests prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental left the industry not in compliance and upon return, did not successfully complete the Departments training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-06 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had not completed Early Literacy training within 1 year of employment/industry start date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. Also, staff who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. The facility must maintain documentation in their file that all child care personnel have completed training
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days and/or did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
44-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had expired Child Abuse & Neglect forms in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete or missing 5131 form in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete and verifications made prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: 1. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 2. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 3. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a complete 5-year work history in their file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date. Additionally, the provider was reminded that the facility has 10 days to remove any staff who have retired, resigned, transferred or were terminated from the facility and 10 days to add any new staff
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were several staff who were no longer employed and/or who were not added to the roster
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
46-03 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to designate 1 staff to be responsible to ensure the daily attendance sheets are complete daily. Another suggestion was to highlight the entry on the sheet to ensure the parent/guardian sees and can correct. The provider was reminded that each the parent or guardian may document the time when time when his or her child enters and departs the child care facility, however, the provider is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all daily attendance sheets and observed that the children listed on the supplemental were missing time in, time out and or a parent or guardian signature
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
24-21 · Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that all foods must be properly covered, labeled with the date and discarded within 7 days of opening. The provider dated the foods while the CCR counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a container of eggs and shredded chicken in the refrigerator in the kitchen that were not labeled with type & date
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-24 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed chicken patties and hamburger patties in the kitchen that were not labeled with type & date. The provider dated the foods while the CCR counselor was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.