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Home › FL › Lakeland › Top Tier Kids Academy
1825 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland FL 33801 · License #C10PO0458 · Center · Child Care Facility
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17-03 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed no shade on the facilitys playground. The provider advised that the shade was removed this morning due to it being tangled from inclement weather past weekend. The provider advised that a beam must be placed up and shade will be placed back up by tomorrow. TA was provided to ensure that there is shade on the playground by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the infant classroom to the left side in a infants cubby snack foods stored that were expired. The specialist observed goldfish packs that were expired as of 4/17/2025 as well as veggie chips that were expired as of 4/16/2025. The provider immediately discarded of the infants snacks provided from home at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
43-10 · Enrollment Information
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to have parents of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted driver brochure for the month of April 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has parents or guardians of enrolled children to acknowledge the brochure by the due date. Specialist reviewed all 16 enrolled children's files
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
45-11 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to initiate an out of state search for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental to include sexual offender search and child abuse and neglect registry. The staff started at the facility on 3/5/2025. The staff lived in the state of CA within the past 5 years. TA was provided to ensure that the facility initiates the required screenings by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the infant classroom to the left side near the wall by the restroom door a strip of paint missing and needing to be repainted. The provider advised that they removed something from the wall and the paint came off and they need to repaint the area. TA was provided to ensure that the area is repainted by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
20-08 · Crib Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant asleep in a crib swaddled with their arms restricted. The provider and specialist had a conversation last inspection discussing compliance for this standard. A conversation was had again today at time of inspection. The provider stated that she understood and will eliminate the inappropriate swaddles and look into replacing the swaddles that allow the arms to not be restricted. The staff immediately removed the swaddle from the baby who woke up and the staff started to feed the infant. TA was provided to ensure that infants and not swaddled with sleep sacks that restrict the infant's arms and legs
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed diapering mat in the back toddler classroom was not entirely impermeable. The provider switched out the diapering mat with an impermeable surface at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering surface is impermeable at all times
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
04-31 · Supervision
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was observed in the infant classroom supervising infants but has not completed School Readiness training in order to directly supervise children in care alone in a classroom. The staff started in the child care industry on 10/21/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the staff completed required training by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
12-02 · Facility Environment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a large crack in the ceiling in the back toddler classroom near the ceiling fan. The specialist observed no water or soft areas in the drywall. The provider advised that the owner of the building advised that they do not have a roof leak. The specialist advised the provider to seal the crack and repaint. Also, the specialist observed the hand washing sink in the infant classroom to the left starting to rust near the water drain. TA was provided to ensure that the ceiling in the classroom is repaired by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
20-06 · Crib Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a lounge pillow placed in an infant crib in the infant classroom. The specialist advised the staff that the lounge can not be used or placed in the crib because is caused a potential suffocation hazard. The provider stated that the parent provided the lounge pillow and will advised the parents that it can not be used at the facility. The lounge pillow was removed from the crib at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that items that cause a suffocation or strangulation hazard are not added to the cribs with sleeping infants
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
20-08 · Crib Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infants swaddled in a sleep sack that restricts the infants arms. The specialist advised the provider that that type of swaddle cannot be used at the facility. The specialist asked that the provider unwrap the swaddle and place the infants arms free from constraint at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that sleep sacks that restrict infants arms or slide over an infants face are not used at the facility at any time
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
33-09 · Training Requirements
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental completed fire extinguisher training late and not within 30 days of hire at the facility. The staff started at he facility on but completed training on 12/30/2024. The specialist also determined the same staff listed on the supplement was observed in the infant classroom caring for infants but has not completed Safe Sleep training within 30 Days of hire. The staffs training transcript reflects the Safe Sleep training was started on 5/4/2024 but was not completed. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is trained on fire extinguishers and safe sleep training within 30 days of hire
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
23-08 · Fire Drills
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to conduct monthly fire drills while children were in care. The provider advised that they received a license end of September 2024 and had children enrolled in October 2024, but did not conduct a fire drill monthly. The provider and specialist conducted a fire drill on todays date at time of inspection during nap time. The provider was encouraged to conduct fire drills going forward. TA was provided to ensure that the provider conducts monthly fire drills going forward. TS was provided to ensure that the facility obtains documented fire inspection approval from the fire department within 10 days from today granting approval to operate as a child care facility. The provider and specialist discussed in detail requirements for a fire inspection and specialist answered all of the providers questions and provider stated that they understood. The provider agreed on the 10-day deadline to obtain the fire departments clearance and completed documented inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed veggie straws provided to children in care for snack stored and was expired as of 11/27/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the food item at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility follows the recommendation for expiration dates set by the manufacturer
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility did not have a weekly planned snack menu to snacks provided in the mornings and afternoons. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a written menu posted for snacks provided by the facility posted at the beginning of each week in an inconspicuous area
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
28-02 · Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed infants bottles in the classroom and stored in the refrigerator no labeled or not labeled with the childs full first and last name. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles provided from home are labeled with the childs first and last name
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
29-02 · Health and Sanitation
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist asked the staff in the infant classroom to the left where the handwashing sink they used for diapering after completing a classroom walk through and observing a diaper changing station. The staff replied that they had hand sanitizer pumps installed and use hand sanitizer. The specialist advised the provider that they must use soap and water to sanitize their hands and the childs hands after diapering. The specialist observed a restroom attached to the classroom and asked if it was a staff restroom and the staff replied, yes. The provider advised that the sink in the restroom should be used as a hand washing sink. The specialist inspected the restroom and ensured all required supplies were present. Specialist encouraged staff to use the hand wash sink in the adjoining restroom to remain in compliance for this standard. TA was provided to ensure that the staff uses the hand washing sink in the adjoined restroom for handwashing after diapering children in care
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the diapering station in the back toddler classroom torn with tears causing it to not be impermeable. TA was provided to ensure that the diapering mat/surface is impermeable by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
31-03 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed two large black bean bag chairs in the back toddler classroom that were torn with tears exposing the small foam bead cushion from the inside of the chairs. The provider also observed a blue Frozen themed bike with training wheels that was stained and in need of cleaning and also the wheels of the bike were not in good condition. The provider removed all items from the classroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the toys/ furniture are safe and sanitary
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
35-12 · Communicable Disease Control
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental have not completed required exposure plan training prior to starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that personnel complete exposure training and document on file for Licensing to review by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to post emergency phone numbers and written directions to the facility near the facilitys telephone. TA was provided to ensure that the emergency phone numbers and written directions to the facility utilizing a local landmark or major intersection as well as facility address are posted near the telephone by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-01 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have Immunization record on file documented on the required form, DH Form 680 within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/15/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has Immunization record on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have medical physicals on file within 30 days of enrollment for Licensing to review. Child 1 started at the facility on 10/1/2024. Child 2 started at the facility on 10/1/2024. Child 3 started at the facility on 10/15/2024. Child 4 started at the facility on 12/2/2024. Child 5 started at the facility also on 12/2/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have a current medical physical by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
44-03 · Personnel Records
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have signed supplemental statements on file for Licensing to review. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel have the signed supplemental form on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
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 documented complete past five year work history with no gaps in employment. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel have documented complete five year work history on file by the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-07 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental was not resubmitted in the Clearinghouse after a break in service for more than 90 days. The staff left the child care industry in 2022 and returned to the industry at the facility on 10/21/2024. The specialist advised the provider that the staff should have been resubmitted prior to starting at the facility and directly supervising children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the staff has a current background screening through the Clearinghouse on file by the due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.