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Home › FL › Winter Haven › Elite Academy Of Polk County LLC
560 3rd St SW, Winter Haven FL 33880 · License #C10PO0369 · Center · Child Care Facility
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12-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure the tiles are replaced. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the bathroom in the classroom not is use is cleaned regularly. Also, clean the carpet in the classroom not in use is cleaned
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure all harmful chemicals are labeled. • This standard was brought back into compliance when the provider labeled the spray bottle
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed spray bottle in the VPK classroom with unknown cleaning chemical that was not labeled. It was later determined the spray bottle contained cleaning solution
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the room is secured and not accessible to the children in care. • This standard was brought back into compliance when Provider locked/secured the door
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom not in use, used as a storage room with paint, chemicals, and other hazardous chemicals
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace the play equipment before the
At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the yellow steering wheel post on the platform bus with rust, peeling paint, and signs of wear
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Provider failed to update the facilitys clearinghouse roster. Technical assistance was provided to update (add/remove) Child Care Personnel to the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
04-01 · Supervision
During the investigation, video surveillance obtained revealed that a teacher removed children from climbing off the table several times during the timeframe she was diapering. During this the children that were climbing on table one child pulled a peer off the table making them fall and bump their head. The noncompliance was resolved due to the teacher being fired, and the table being removed from the classroom
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
39-03 · Technical assistance was incident/accident report must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. • This standard was brought back into compliance as the child no longer is enrolled
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to complete an incident report. Initially, no Child Care Personnel had noticed that the childs eye was swollen, but when the Parent pointed it out, Child Care Personnel admitted that the childs eye swollen therefore an incident report should have been written
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the broken items repair or replaced. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground items are in good repair
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed broken wooden tops that covers tires
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
23-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provided had fire inspection completed. • Fire drill conducted 8/23/23, 9/20/23, 10/18/23, 11/30/23, 12/18/23, 1/12/24, 2/16/24, 3/27/24, 4/23/24, 5/10/24, 6/14/24, and 7/17/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 3/27/24 (inclement weather). • Fire extinguisher serviced November 2023. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that a lock down drill is completed prior to current license expiring
At the time of inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 7/17/23 last year and on 7/30/24 this year
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-07 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the stationary equipment (mounted tire and blue rolling seesaw) with less than 3 inches of ground cover or protective surface in the fall zone area. Technical Assistance was provided that at least 6 inches in depth of mulch is needed to comply with the standard. Additional mulch is needed to be in compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the children listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all children have current physical on file
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the children listed on the supplement did not have a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-18 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all outlets are covered. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provider covered the outlet with outlet cover
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet covers in the 3-year-old classroom (capacity 9)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
41-01 · 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 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 inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had no Florida immunization form on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the child listed on the supplemental had expired immunization form on file. 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 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
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that any Child Care Personnel who resided out of state within the past 5 years must have Sexual Offender and Abuse and Neglect checks completed for each state(s) resided
At the time of re-inspection, Counselor reviewed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and had no documentation of a completed Abuse and Neglect search was completed with results. However, the facility did complete the Sexual Offender Check
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
14-01 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixtures prior to the due date
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed both bathrooms had light fixtures that were inoperable and the lighting measured 7.21 - 8.80-foot candles
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
14-02 · Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the VPK classroom had lighting that measured 21.9-foot candles over the work area. The provider placed a light in the room which brough the lighting to 60.7-foot candles placing the facility back into compliance for this standard
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
45-07 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete/initiate a resubmission 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 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.
45-11 · Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that any staff who resided out of state within the past 5 years must have sexual offender and abuse & neglect checks completed for each state(s) resided in. Lastly, a copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference
At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and had no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Technical assistance was provided to clean affected areas and to ensure daily cleaning are completed
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed dust on ceiling vents. Also, the refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen was observed not clean with debris
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
12-19 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor and outdoor checklist for half of the month of May and the entire month of June. 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. This standard was brought back into compliance, as the provider began documenting the indoor and outdoor daily inspection in July until current
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
14-01 · Technical assistance was provided to add more lightening to increase the candle foot to at least 20
At the time of the inspection, both VPK classrooms light measured less than 20-foot candles less ranging 1.82 16.88 -foot candles
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
14-02 · Technical assistance was provided that all areas thorough out the facility that have reading, painting and other close work areas need to measure at 50-foot candles
At the time of the inspection, both VPK classrooms work areas did not have sufficient lightening. The lightning was under 50-foot candles under the reading, painting, and other close work areas ranging between 16.85 23.9 -foot candles
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the playground equipment is in good condition and free of possible harm/injury
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the stationary yellow with blue seat bus showing signs of wear; wood frame/base splintering and rotting
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
18-06 · Technical assistance was provided to replace effected items and ensure that floor mats are covered with impermeable surface
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed several mats available for children in care were not in good repair (torn) and were not covered with an impermeable surface
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
31-03 · Indoor Equipment
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a blue polka dot upholstered chair with fabric torn exposing the wooden frame. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all furnishings are in good repair and repair or replace affected item
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 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 inspection, Counselor reviewed childrens files and determined that the child listed on the supplemental did not have immunization forms on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
46-02 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that custodial parent or guardian document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program
At the time of inspection, Director advised that the children listed on the supplemental attended the facility in June 2023, however, the facility failed to ensure that the childrens arrival and departure time were documented
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-03 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure Child Care Personnel began introductory training withing 90 days of employment in child care industry
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began introductory training within 90 days of employment. The Child Care Personnel employment date is 1/6/23 and should have begun introductory training by 4/6/23
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
33-09 · Technical assistance was provided to ensure that training is completed prior to due date
At the time of inspection, Counselor determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof that sleep safe and shaken baby training was completed prior to being left alone in the infant classroom. Also, he Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documented proof of use of fire extinguisher training
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-04 · Technical assistance provided to ensure a complete 5-year work history completed on all Child Care Personnel
At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not have a completed 5-year work history on file
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.