Parkland Baptist Child Care Center
WINTER HAVEN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1800 8th St SE, Winter Haven FL, 33880
CountyPOLK
Phone8632931207
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
Capacity145
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High4
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1800 8th St SE, Winter Haven FL, 33880, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/1/2026
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 306/1/2026
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-14)
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom capacity of 9 and 10 without diaper changing procedure posted. Technical assistance was provided that diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel. Due: 7/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-01. View official inspection document (report 26213097-347d-4c37-abca-ea2d0708b5bb)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 306/1/2026
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed nap mats, glasses, paperwork, and other miscellaneous items on the changing table inside the classrooms with capacity of 9 and 10. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only items related to diapering should be on/under the table changing table. Due: 7/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-01. View official inspection document (report 26213097-347d-4c37-abca-ea2d0708b5bb)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 146/1/2026
14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (14-01)
All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked: Room 1 (capacity 9) measured between 15.22 to 71.6 candle foot. • Room 2 (capacity 9) measured between 28.1 to 104.7 candle foot. • Room 3 (capacity 10) measured between 27.2 to 73.9 candle foot. • Room 4 (capacity 43) measured between 20.0 to 116.0 candle foot. • Room 5 (capacity 22) measured between 4.26 to 94.4 candle foot. • Room 6 (capacity 23) measured between 25.0 to 61.8 candle foot. • Room 7 (capacity 33) measured between 22.8 to 64.8 candle foot. • Room 8 (capacity 39) measured between 30.5 to 89.9 candle foot. • Room 9 (capacity 14) measured between 8.68 to 160.0 candle foot. • Room 10 (capacity 10) measured between 30.4 to 82.6 candle foot. • Classrooms with capacity of 9, 22, and 14 did not have appropriate candle foot. Technical assistance was provided that all areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. Due: 7/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-01. View official inspection document (report 26213097-347d-4c37-abca-ea2d0708b5bb)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 453/4/2026
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 child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments: At the time of reinspection, the provider advised the Licensing specialist that she has been attempting to work on initiating an out of state search for child abuse and neglect for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental for the state of SC, however the provider was not able to access the online application. The specialist and provider reviewed the steps listed on the states website together and realized that the application was sent to the email address for the staff, but she never received an email. The provider completed the steps again with the staff on todays date and an email was received by the staff and the staff completed the link to initiate a record search and submitted the submission. The provider was prompted to pay for the search and payment was also submitted electronically. The states website stated that the request was successfully submitted at time of inspection. The provider submitted a sexual offender search for the staff at time of the previous inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel who previously lived out of state within the past five year, the provider completes an out of state search for child abuse and neglect as well as sexual offender search for the state and places-initiated searches on file. 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report f2f64cc5-3714-4b38-a2c1-06e61766ce87)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 451/22/2026
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 child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the provider failed to initiate an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect registry search for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental. The staff lived out of state in SC within the past five years. The provider did complete an out of state sexual offender search for the personnel and placed it on file. TA was provided to ensure that the provider initiates an out of state Child Abuse and Neglect registry search by the due date. Due: 2/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-22. View official inspection document (report 2f486716-75c3-4789-a9ac-68525c3d0021)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 331/22/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a required DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment at the facility. The staff started at the facility on 10/13/2025. The staff did start a training course on 1/21/2026, but it was late. TA was provided to ensure child care personnel start a DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment at the facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-22. View official inspection document (report 2f486716-75c3-4789-a9ac-68525c3d0021)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 131/22/2026
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-01)
A potentially harmful item, [ a spray bottles containing a chemical stored on a shelf in the restroom near the nursery classroom for children ages one and two years old. ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a spray bottles containing a chemical stored on a shelf in the restroom near the nursery classroom for children ages one and two years old. A staff advised that the bottle contained alcohol which is used for disinfecting. The provider immediately had staff to label the spray bottle at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that spray bottles storing chemical and hazardous or toxic material is labeled at all times. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-22. View official inspection document (report 2f486716-75c3-4789-a9ac-68525c3d0021)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 071/22/2026
07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (07-06)
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed one of the three vans used for transportation at the facility with the vehicle alarm not working properly. The vehicle alarm was tested multiple times but did not sound at all and was not able to be initiated. TA was provided to ensure that the vehicles alarm is working properly by the due date. Due: 2/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-22. View official inspection document (report 2f486716-75c3-4789-a9ac-68525c3d0021)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 059/3/2025
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [ second Child Care Personnel signed for the physical inspection/visual sweep of the vehicle ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that facility failed to document second Child Care Personnel failed to sign for the physical inspection/visual sweep of the vehicle at the return to the facility in the month of July and August 2025. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the transportation log is complete entirely. This standard was brought back into compliance. • 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Compliance Comments The facility transportation vans: alarm is in working order. Chevy Express tag X9790B • Chevy Express tag 6LJD03 • Chevy Express tag RYEB63 • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 825979ba-cfd0-4686-878d-cdab685d4a27)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 125/6/2025
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation vans with fire extinguishers in a tote bag on the floorboard that was not mounted. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC are properly installed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 8fece5e1-3e26-469a-ae4b-d67d1741d335)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/6/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys transportation vans were equipped with fire extinguisher with an expired service tag (2019). Technical assistance was provided that fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. Fire drills conducted on 10/25/24, 11/21/24, 12/17/24, 1/28/25, 2/27/25, and 4/24/25. • Emergency Preparedness drill 3/13/25 (inclement weather). • Fire extinguisher serviced December 2024. • Fire inspection completed 8/12/24. • FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 8fece5e1-3e26-469a-ae4b-d67d1741d335)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WINTER HAVEN, POLK County
- Capacity: 145
- Type: Child Care Facility
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