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Home › FL › Winter Haven › It Takes A Village Early Learning Center LLC
130 Avenue G SE, Winter Haven FL 33880 · License #C10PO0392 · Center · Child Care Facility
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24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection the inspector observed a bag of corn meal that expired that the owner thrown away to resolve the noncompliance. The provider was advised to discard all expired items to maintain compliance of this standard
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-22 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, The provider had oatmeal that was not sealed and spilled in the cabinet. The provider was advised to ensure that all food in the pantry have a proper seal or cover to maintain the compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
37-06 · First Aid Requirements
At the time of the inspection the items were missing from both first aid kits, and the provider was informed to complete their kits with soap and hand sanitizers, and cotton balls or applicators to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
The licensing specialist observed the rug in the 2 year old classroom to be in need of cleaning. The rug is blue and has the alphabet on the perimeter and shapes with numbers in the inside of the rug. There are multiple spots that resemble dirty foot/shoe prints, and hands on the carpet. The provider is advised to clean/replace the carpet to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
During the inspection the licensing specialist observed cans of food in the pantry that was expired, the asst. director discarded the items and resolved the noncompliance. The provider was advised to ensure that all items that are in the kitchen are consumed or discarded before the date to maintain compliance of this standard
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-07 · Diapering
During the inspection the licensing specialist observed the 2's classroom upstairs had candy and toys stored on the diapering changing table. The provider was advised to ensure that all items on the table were related to diapering to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
42-01 · Student Health and Records
Children were missing physicals during the file observation in the inspection. The provider was advised to ensure children that are enrolled submit documents at enrollment within 30 days, and they keep record of children's files to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
43-02 · Enrollment Information
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an application with missing enrollment information. The provider was advised to ensure children that are enrolled have their mandatory information to maintain compliance of this standard. 50 children are enrolled. 16 files were observed today; classes 2-3's were observed. 4 newly enrolled since last inspection named on supplemental page
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a sleeping mat with an impermeable surface. The provider was advised to ensure that all mats for children did not have any tears or rips to maintain compliance of this standard. The noncompliance was resolved once the provider replaced the mat and discarded the old one
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed expired foods in the pantry. The noncompliance of the standard was resolved when the owner discarded the food items
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-03 · Outdoor Equipment
At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the play equipment for the toddlers were not cleaned; the play house, and tables were dirty. They had build up, dirt/grime that needed to be washed off to maintain compliance of this standard. The provider was advised to ensure that all equipment outside be cleaned daily, to maintain compliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
41-02 · Immunization Records
At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed the student files that revealed an expired immunization form. The provider was advised to ensure all children enrolled has a current immunization form to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
11-03 · Child Discipline
At the time of the inspection, information obtained during interviews revealed the teacher stating she does use physical punishment (spankings or popping) her niece that is enrolled at the facility when she needs redirection. As the maternal aunt she stated that she was given permission by her mother. The owner stated she was not aware that such permission was given and stated that it was against her policy during her statement to LE and the department. The noncompliance was resolved at the time of the completion of the investigation. The provider was advised to ensure that her discipline policy is reviewed and reiterated to staff to maintain compliance of this standard
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
46-03 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed attendance records from current month of April time in/out for all students enrolled was not maintained. The provider is advised to input times for children to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the turf under the stationary equipment outside was torn and exposing the wooden planks. Several areas of wear and tear are potentially hazardous for children in care. The provider was advised to ensure the turf is maintained to resolve the noncompliance
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-22 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the flour and grits were not sealed. Technical support that these items must covered and or sealed by placing them in Ziploc bags or sealing them and placing them with a clip
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
05-04 · Transportation
At the time of the inspection, the transportation vans were inspected. The logs were also viewed. There were second sweeper signatures missing Some of the logs had a missing driver signature, and a dates of when transportation occurred. Technical support provided that the transportation logs must include the following: 1. Each child's name, 2. The date and time of departure 3. Time of arrival at the destination 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable)
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: transportation. Open / not marked corrected.
12-01 · Facility Environment
At the time of the inspection, in the three year old classroom the vents were covered with dust. Technical support provided to clean the vents
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of the inspection, (pine sol) was not labeled in the 2 year old and VPK classrooms. The teachers both labeled the bottles Pine Sol when they were advised of the noncompliance. The standard is now in compliance. Technical support provided that all hand sanitizers and or disinfectant should be kept out of the reach of children
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
18-06 · Bedding and Linens
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a sleeping mat that was not covered with an impermeable surface. The provider was advised to ensure that all mats were covered with impermeable surface to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the infant teacher stated she prepares bottles in the room by mixing the formula and water. She showed the counselors and supervisor the water she uses to mix the bottles. The infant room does not have a handwashing sink for food preparation. Technical support provided to get a handwashing sink that measures at minimum of 100 degrees. Also, the handwashing sink in the kitchen measured at 93.2 after several minutes. Technical support to increase the temperature to reach a minimum of 100 degrees
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
24-18 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed the bread and bagel in the pantry expired on February 23, 2024, and February 29, 2024. Also, the yogurt expired on March 8, 2024. The provider discarded the items that were expired at the time of the inspection, placing the standard into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-24 · Food Preparation Area
At the time of the inspection, several items in the freezer, hotdogs, chicken patties, waffles, meatballs, and some other type of patty were taken out of the box and not labeled with the type and date. Technical support that all frozen items taken out of the boxes needed to labeled with the date and type
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
25-02 · Meals and Snacks
At the time of the inspection, the one year old children were served pineapple chunks and whole cheese pizza. The pineapples and or whole pizza was not cut up. Technical support provided that toddlers food must be in cut into a inch or smaller. At the time of the inspection, in the infant room, a child named on the supplemental was fed a greenish colored baby food in his bottle. Technical support provided that infant food should be fed out of the jar. Formula and/or breastmilk should be placed in bottles only
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: nutrition. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of the inspection, the menu was dated for March 4, 2023 March 8, 2024. The facility did not have a current menu posted in a conspicuous place. Technical support provided to obtain and post a current menu in a conspicuous place
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-02 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, in the infant room and toddler classrooms the hand washing sink did not have running water. The infant teacher attempted to run on the water and it would only give a little spurts of water. Technical support to have the handwashing sink repaired so that running water is coming out of it
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
30-06 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection, in the toddler classroom, the diapering pad was torn. Technical support to place a plexi glass or obtain a new pad on the changing table
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
46-03 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection the counselor was provided with daily sign in/out attendance from Dec 2023 to current date. There were dates missing times for the majority of the facility. The provider was advised to ensure that all children have documented times for arrival and departure to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
46-07 · Daily Attendance
At the time of the inspection, the infant classroom teacher did not have an attendance roster completed for today. The last date was for the 18 th of March. Also, in the two year old classroom, the roster reflected 8 children however there were 11 children present. At the time of the inspection, the infant teacher recorded the children on her roster and the 2 year old teacher recorded the 3 children on her roster, placing the standard into compliance
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the turf under the stationary equipment outside was torn and exposing the wooden planks. Several areas of wear and tear are potentially hazardous for children in care. The provider was advised to ensure the turf is maintained to resolve the noncompliance
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 counselor observed the turf under the stationary equipment outside was torn and exposing the wooden planks. Several areas of wear and tear are potentially hazardous for children in care. The owner advised the manufacturer will be coming to repair the turf once weather permits; the rainy during the
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
01-03 · License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed on all transportation vehicles, the license number missing from their sign. The counselor advised the provider to ensure when advertising (mentioning name on any sign) license number is incorporated. The noncompliance was resolved once the facility added the licensed number to all the signs
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
13-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed a spray bottle in the 1 year old classroom. The counselor asked the teacher to label the contents of the bottle. The teacher wrote pine-sol on the bottle contents to resolve the noncompliance. The provider advised to ensure all spray bottles are labeled to maintain compliance of this standard
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
17-01 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the turf under the stationary equipment outside was torn and exposing the wooden planks. Several areas of wear and tear are potentially hazardous for children in care. The owner advised the manufacturer will be coming to repair the turf as early as December 4th. The provider advised to ensure the turf is maintained to resolve the noncompliance
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 counselor observed no classroom had an emergency evacuation plan posted. The owner explained she has asked to get a floorplan sent to her to post the routes. The counselor on today's inspection emailed her the floor plan so the evacuation plans could be posted to maintain compliance of this standard. The provider was advised to ensure all classrooms have a route posted with a route and an alternative
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
26-01 · Meal and Snack Menus
At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed this week's menu was not posted on the bulletin board at the beginning of the week. The noncompliance was resolved once the provider placed this week's menu on the bulletin. The provider advised to ensure menu's are posted at the open times of the beginning of the week to maintain compliance
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
30-07 · Diapering
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed play kitchen food on the diapering changing table. The noncompliance was resolved when the teacher removed the items to their appropriate place in the toy area
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
37-06 · First Aid Requirements
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed that the first aid kit was incomplete. The provider advised to ensure that all items required are added to the kit to complete the kit to maintain compliance of this standard
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
38-01 · Emergency Telephone Numbers
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed the emergency number list did not include the public health number or directions to the facility. The noncompliance was resolved when the provider added this information to all the lists in each area a telephone was in the facility
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
44-04 · Personnel Records
At the time of the inspection the counselor observed an employee (named on supplemental) that did not have their child abuse/neglect form signed annually in their file. The provider advised to ensure all staff sign mandatory documents annually to maintain the compliance of this standard. Director resolved the noncompliance by filling out the form and adding it to her file
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
15-03 · Licensed Capacity
• The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [ 20 ] based on 35 square feet and [ 29 ] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D • TA: FSC advised provider to correct violation by due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
19-02 · Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
• A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C TA: FSC observed provider/teachers rearrange napping children to appropriate minimum distance of 18" at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-11 · Food Preparation Area
• Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. TA: FSC advised provider to correct and complete by due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
24-23 · Food Preparation Area
The facilitys refrigerator in the infant classroom does not have an appropriate thermometers. TA: FSC observed provider acquire two thermometers and place one of each in the freezer and the refrigerator in the infant classroom at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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: FSC advised provider to submit by due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K TA: FSC observed provider update Employee/Contractor Roster by end dating a previous employee who was no longer employed with the facility at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
24-24 · Food Preparation Area
• Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. TA: Provider other staff labeled all frozen foods that were missing labels/types at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
32-02 · Outdoor Equipment
• The frame of the [ Playground equipment/slide was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. ] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B TA: FSC advised provider to complete by due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
32-08 · Outdoor Equipment
• The placement of [ playground equipment/slide of 6ft perimeters ] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C • TA: FSC advised provider to complete by due date
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
• The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K TA: FSC assisted provider with end dating a one previous employee and adding one new employee to the current Employee/Contractor Roster at time of inspection
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.