Covenant Child Development Center
LAKELAND, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address210 Poppell Dr, Lakeland FL, 33813
CountyPOLK
Phone8636466531
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity150
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High4
- Medium13
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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210 Poppell Dr, Lakeland FL, 33813, LAKELAND, FL 33813
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 125/29/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the re-inspection, the licensing specialist observed that all doors and cabinets had been taped with strong duct tape. Tape is not allowed to be used for repairs. The provider has stated that all doors and cabinets will be replaced during the summer months when they are closed therefore, the provider is being allotted more time. Due: 8/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report 018712a8-8df5-469d-9ac0-590ff64f424c)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 134/21/2026
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-03)
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there were chemicals under the sink in the 1st restroom in the hallway that were accessible to children. TA was provided that the chemicals must be locked under the cabinet or placed out of the reach of children. The director removed the cleaning supplies during the inspection. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the lighting in all classrooms, and the lighting was above the required 20 ft candles and 50 ft candles throughout the facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report e3ad2f07-7ba1-4587-a1f7-a39b889166d2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 124/21/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-06)
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the cords in the classrooms are not secured to the walls and could be a strangulation issue. TA was provided to secure the cords to the walls by the due date. Due: 5/21/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report e3ad2f07-7ba1-4587-a1f7-a39b889166d2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 124/21/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the cabinets in the 3 - & 4-year-old classroom, the VPK classrooms and 2-year-old classroom are in need of repair. The laminate covering is broken off in many areas. The bottom of the doors in the 2-year-old classroom and the VPK classroom are broken and splintering at the bottom and there is a hole in the wall along the baseboard in the hallway to the VPK classrooms TA was provided to repair the cabinets in the classrooms, then sand and paint the bottom of the doors and repair the hole and paint by the due date. Due: 5/21/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-21. View official inspection document (report e3ad2f07-7ba1-4587-a1f7-a39b889166d2)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 3312/15/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of in-service training completed recorded on the required log, CF-FSP Form 5268 for the in service year 7/1/2024- 6/30/2025. The staff obtained 40 hour Introductory training May/2025 The provider immediately recorded training completed earlier in the year on a training log at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete in service logs recorded with completed in service training prior to the conclusion of the current training year. Not Monitored Comments This standard is not monitored, a due date has been provided for future months. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-15. View official inspection document (report b884d817-5394-4e47-b2a5-ca9d224ffdf5)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 349/30/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility does not have a current credentialed director at the facility. The current director left the facility on 9/19/2025. As of 9/22/2025, the facility has been without a credentialed director on site. The facility has a personnel working towards credentials currently. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has a credentialed director by the due date. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: 3/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-30. View official inspection document (report 1abe29ed-5820-4ee7-ae02-d0aecc20d76c)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 448/27/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-03)
The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care specialist on the supplemental did not have a signed supplemental statement on file. The staff started at the facility on 8/11/2025. The staff was a returning staff from 2022 but did not sign an updated form when she returned to the facility this month. The provider immediately had the staff sign the statement at time of inspection and place on file. TA was provided to ensure that the supplemental statement is signed by personnel and placed on file. Specialist reviewed all 24 staff files. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report de109821-29d0-4e4a-b678-3b37a9ad5a7b)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 298/27/2025
29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (29-16)
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the two year old classroom girls restroom that no handwashing procedures were posted. The provider advised that the restroom was recently painted and placed handwashing procedures in the restroom at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that hand washing procedures are posted near areas where diapering, toileting and food preparation take place at all times. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, the provider advised that they do not offer diapering in their program; therefore, this standard is not applicable. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report de109821-29d0-4e4a-b678-3b37a9ad5a7b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 178/27/2025
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-09)
The outdoor play area did not have at least two exits, with at least one of the exits being remote from the building. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the younger childrens outdoor playground with only one exit when rule requires two. The last inspection the playground was not being used due to construction. Construction concluded this past June 2025 and children have used the playground starting this month for the new school year. August 2025. TA was provided to ensure that an additional exit gate is added to the fencing by the due date. Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report de109821-29d0-4e4a-b678-3b37a9ad5a7b)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 128/27/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the upstairs childrens restroom on the hallway furthest from the office near VPK classrooms the boys restroom in the stall to the far left on the bottom of the wall near the toilet with drywall exposed and paint missing as well as apart of the baseboard detached from the wall. Also, in the downstairs boys restroom across from the kitchen on the bottom of the wall near the urinal there was a medium sized hole in the wall with drywall cracked as well as a part of the baseboard detached from the wall. TA was provided to ensure that these areas of the facility are repaired by the due date. Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report de109821-29d0-4e4a-b678-3b37a9ad5a7b)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 045/1/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [3 year old age] group was inadequate in that [a child in this class on two separate occassions inappropriately touched classmates in their privacy area]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: At the time of the inspection, through interview information obtained revealed a child, touched two separate classmates in the privacy parts with mulch while playing outside. One incident the facility was aware of and documented. However, the next day, an additional parent reached out, recalling her 3 year old told her something closely similar of the classmate poking her private parts with mulch outside and it hurt and bled according to the child's statement to mom. The facility was not aware of this second incident. The provider advised the dept. that all teachers were outside each time the incident occurred however, they could not inform parents, or the department what happened with supervision at the time these incidents occurred. The noncompliance is resolved because they have implemented teacher viewpoints and minimizing areas that children cannot be viewed from all parts of the playground like rearranging tables and equipment outside. Teachers are said to rotate spots as well. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-01. View official inspection document (report 25aaa52b-a62b-4b08-aeeb-f35aaace7648)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 115/1/2025
11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 (11-03)
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, interviews revealed the child that initiated the inappropriate interaction with peers was dismissed/disenrolled from the facility by the director because she felt it would be the best method to keep all the other children safe. When asked to go over the discipline policy of dismissal/expulsion, it was only statements about progressive enforcement for aggression, excessive biting, and foul language starting with day increase of suspension that leads to an eventual dismissal. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-01. View official inspection document (report 25aaa52b-a62b-4b08-aeeb-f35aaace7648)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 244/17/2025
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-13)
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed kitchen personnel in the food preparation area preparing morning snack for children in care with no proper head covering. The specialist asked the staff if she had a head covering. The staff later found a hat used as a head covering and place it on at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that staff working in the food preparation area wear proper head covering. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report ea0ef2bb-76f7-468d-a2cf-3f371fad8377)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 234/17/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facility failed to complete a fire inspection annually. The previous fire inspection was completed on 2/20/2024 and the current fire inspection was completed and brought into compliance on 3/25/2025. The facility has a current fire inspection, but it was approved late. TA was provided to ensure that the fire inspection is completed annually. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on __3/28/2025________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on ________10/30/2024_____ and a weather drill conducted on _1/29/2025________. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _July___ 2024. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report ea0ef2bb-76f7-468d-a2cf-3f371fad8377)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 124/17/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a couple of ceiling tiles in the upstairs nap time classroom near the air conditioning vent, the first VPK classroom, 213 as well as downstairs in the two year old classroom the specialist observed two ceiling tiles in the middle of the classroom that were stained with wet spots needing to be cleaned. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are cleaned by the due date. TS was provided to ensure that air conditioning vents are cleaned on routine and documented monthly or more often when addressed on the facilitys physical environment log. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-17. View official inspection document (report ea0ef2bb-76f7-468d-a2cf-3f371fad8377)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4212/6/2024
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current medical physical on file by the due date for Licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report ce3e736d-e84c-4ee4-aeb7-16419037aee0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4112/6/2024
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child on the supplemental did not have a Immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child started at the facility on 10/7/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the child has a current Immunization record on file by the due date for Licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report ce3e736d-e84c-4ee4-aeb7-16419037aee0)
Not corrected
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
- Capacity: 150
- Type: Child Care Facility
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