First Academy Preschool, Inc

AUBURNDALE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity115
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address614 Main St, Auburndale FL, 33823

CityAUBURNDALE, FL 33823

CountyPOLK

Phone8639677735

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity115

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium12
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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614 Main St, Auburndale FL, 33823, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/29/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 351/29/2026

    35. (35-12)

    The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the staff files, and the staff had not completed a refresher course since December of 2024. TA was provided that this course is due annually and the staff will need to complete the training by the due date. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the director that is listed in the supplemental stated they do not dispense medication to children. Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 50a90f5c-7e6b-46eb-b6ac-5dd70c725ba7)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 231/29/2026

    23. (23-06)

    During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [since 9/12/25.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the last fire drill listed was conducted on 9/12/25. TA was provided that a fire or an emergency drill must be completed monthly. A fire drill was conducted with the specialist during the inspection using the fire approved system. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 50a90f5c-7e6b-46eb-b6ac-5dd70c725ba7)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 131/29/2026

    13. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the first classrooms restroom had a cabinet full of cleaning supplies that had a lock but pulled open and the chemicals were accessible to children. The staff moved the chemicals to the top of the cabinet during the inspection. TA was provided that all chemicals have to be out of the reach of children. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 50a90f5c-7e6b-46eb-b6ac-5dd70c725ba7)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4510/22/2025

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-11)

    Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to initiate an out of state search for sexual offender for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff lived in the state of LA within the past five years. The personnel started at the facility on 9/4/2025. The provider initiated the search for sexual offender search at the time of inspection. T A was provided to ensure that the provider initiates the out of state search for both child abuse and neglect and sexual offender search prior to the staff providing services at the facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report af3c738c-40e5-4f4e-bcf2-6d7cc0d3f5dc)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 1210/22/2025

    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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the last four and five year old classroom in the second building an area on the wall under the window that was missing paint located lower on the wall accessible to children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility is repainted by the due date. Due: 11/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report af3c738c-40e5-4f4e-bcf2-6d7cc0d3f5dc)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 126/16/2025

    12. (12-01)

    Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the last far right classroom of the second building an air conditioning vent near the entrance door with moderate dust build up. Also, in that same classroom the specialist observed the air circulator vent in the restroom near the toilet with dust build up. The provider immediately dusted both areas at time of inspection. The provider and specialist discussed including the additional types of air vents on the physical environment forms and to also check the vents as needed also to ensure they are free of dust. TA was provided to ensure the air conditioning vents are clean. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report 2dc2a168-2e46-4dc3-b736-1dc0538dd1a4)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 122/20/2025

    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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a couple of ceiling tiles throughout the facility in each classroom in the second building that were stained with wet stains as well as the first building classroom near the office by an air conditioning vent was stained with a wet stain over the multi colored rug. On the patio on the playground the provider observed the blue wood column near the steps with paint chipping and needed to be sanded and repainted. The specialist advised the provider to replace the stained ceiling tiles and paint the ceiling that is stained. TA was provided to ensure that the area of the facility are cleaned by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 1aab0fee-0c0d-4f2a-a61b-bc75760d27c9)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 092/20/2025

    09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (09-07)

    The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the four and five year old children in the last classroom in the second building on the carpet with the lights off watching a movie, Taking flight on a projector screen. The specialist reminded the staff that media offered must be used for educational purposes. The staff stated that he just turned it on while another child was testing independently. The staff turned off the movie at time of inspection. The specialist reviewed the classrooms current lesson plan and the movie was not related to a lesson used for educational purposes. TA was provided to ensure that media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not take children on field trips, including walking field trips. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 1aab0fee-0c0d-4f2a-a61b-bc75760d27c9)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 172/20/2025

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed on the playground a plastic wrapper that resembled an uncrustable sandwich wrapper, two Ziploc bags, and some type of food wrapper, as well a couple small particles that looked like small pieces of paper. The provider removed all of the litter from the playground at time of inspection. Technical support was provided in the February 2024, inspection when the specialist observed food wrappers. This is a low potential for harm due to concerns for children touching wrappers that have a potential for germs. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 1aab0fee-0c0d-4f2a-a61b-bc75760d27c9)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 212/20/2025

    21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (21-10)

    The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, a toilet was observed with feces on the bottom porcelain. The provider cleaned the smeared feces off the toilet, placing the standard into compliance. TA was provided regarding a cobweb that was in the corner of the bathroom, near the sink. The bathroom facility should always be cleaned and kept up after each use. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report 1aab0fee-0c0d-4f2a-a61b-bc75760d27c9)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4510/14/2024

    45. (45-08)

    The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental had a background screening on file that did not show eligible status in the Clearinghouse. The counselor observed the status as awaiting privacy policy. The counselor advised the provider of the status and walked provider through confirming the privacy policy at time of inspection. Once provider completed the step in Clearinghouse the status reflected eligible for the staff. The staff started at the facility on 9/19/2024 and provider advised that she works the carline and have contact with children in care. TA was provided to ensure that the background screening in Clearinghouse meets all requirements prior to the staff providing services. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-14. View official inspection document (report dfc8aa1a-b146-4a37-a351-e004e1d4be52)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 3310/14/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-16)

    All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete one of the required training courses on time due by 6/30/2024. The staff completed the training, Health Safety and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program on 8/21/2024, which was late. TA was provided to ensure that staff complete the required mandated training on or prior to the due date provided. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-14. View official inspection document (report dfc8aa1a-b146-4a37-a351-e004e1d4be52)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 2810/14/2024

    28. (28-02)

    Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the middle classroom in the second building with child aged children multiple water bottles provided from home that were not labeled or labeled with only the childs fist name. The counselor reminded the staff that the childrens water bottles must be labeled with the childrens full first and last name. The staff immediately labeled the childrens water bottles appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name at all times. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there are no children enrolled who require diapering. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-14. View official inspection document (report dfc8aa1a-b146-4a37-a351-e004e1d4be52)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 0910/14/2024

    09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (09-07)

    The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed school aged children enrolled at the facility playing the game Fortnite on a small gaming system brought from home. The counselor also observed a few other school ages children and some four year old children circled around the child playing the video game Fortnite. The counselor advised the staff that while children are in care media must be used for educational purposes. The counselor asked the staff to have the child turn the video game off or turn it to something else educational. The staff also offered the children the facilitys tablets that have educational games. The child turned off the game during time of inspection and staff redirected children to other activities. TA was provided to ensure that all media offered to children in care is used for educational purposes. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not take children on field trips, including walking field trips. 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-14. View official inspection document (report dfc8aa1a-b146-4a37-a351-e004e1d4be52)

    Not corrected

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About this daycare

  • Location: AUBURNDALE, POLK County
  • Capacity: 115
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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