Life Christian Academy
AUBURNDALE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address581 Berkley Rd, Auburndale FL, 33823
CountyPOLK
Phone8636623115
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
Capacity102
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High19
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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581 Berkley Rd, Auburndale FL, 33823, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
- High3
- Medium-High18
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 445/4/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. The staff last signed the form on 3/25/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the Child Abuse and Neglect form is signed by the due date and annually thereafter. Specialist reviewed all staff files. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 405/4/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-18)
Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication stored at the facility for children who use inhalers with albuterol medication with no documentation of education on the proper administration procedures for the children listed on the supplemental and their inhalers. TA was provided to ensure that the documented training of education on the proper administration procedures is placed on file for staff trained by the due date. RECORD KEEPING Compliance Comments TS was provided to ensure that the Immunization record completed on required form, DH Form 680 is dated and signed by a physician for all enrolled children as well as alternative form, DH Form 681. 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments TS was provided to ensure that the medical physical completed on required form, Form 3040 is dated and signed by a physician for all enrolled children. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed 7 newly enrolled childrens files as well as 26 additional childrens files of the 99 children enrolled in the facility. (C-K by first name) 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 405/4/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed diapering creams stored in the downstairs one year old classroom near infants that was expired. The Doudreauxs butt paste was expired as of 7/2025. The spare diapering cream provided by the facility in a jar was expired as of 1/2025. The staff immediately discarded of the medication at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that expired medication or no longer being used are discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 405/4/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-01)
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [for children who use inhalers with albuterol medication], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the medication authorization forms for children who use inhalers with albuterol medication not signed by a parent/guardian, however staff documented each time they administered the medication to the child. The facility had no other documentation for authorization by the parents/guardians. TA was provided to ensure that the medical authorization form is signed by a parent/guardian by the due date. Due: 5/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 355/4/2026
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete exposure refresher annually. The child care personnel last completed the training on 3/25/2025. The other personnel last completed the training on 1/21/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the staff complete and document the exposure plan refresher training by the due date for Licensing to review. 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 Due: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 335/4/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not start a DCF introductory training course within 90 days of employment. The staff started at the facility on 11/6/2025. The staff started an introductory training course at time of inspection on todays date. TA was provided to ensure that a training course is started by the due date. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 315/4/2026
31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (31-05)
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a few baby dolls with heavy staining in need of cleaning. The specialist advised the staff to spot clean the toys and sanitize them. The staff removed the toys from the classroom until they are cleaned and sanitized. TA was provided to ensure that toys, equipment and/or furnishings are maintained in a sanitary condition. 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance TRAINING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 125/4/2026
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. 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 the facility with some areas not in good repair. The areas to include the downstairs one year old classroom near the playground with the lower area of the wall near the window on the right side with drywall exposed and paint chipped. Also, the upstairs hallway by the three year old and VPK classrooms the black wooden baseboard was loose and apart from the wall. In the upstairs restroom used by children on the back wall low to the ground where children are present to line up to the use the restroom there is a large crack in the wall with drywall exposed and paint needing to be repainted. TA was provided to ensure that the areas of the facility are in good repair by the due date. 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 Due: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report fad6e4c8-eed2-4ffa-8ed1-4da83d63d659)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 4112/30/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed forms in several children's files that were expired. The provider was advised to ensure that all children enrolled have current files to maintain compliance of this standard. Due: 1/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-30. View official inspection document (report 50884ec0-b9b9-4e3c-a564-b1ce9c63dae7)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3312/30/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: At the time of the inspection, personnel (named on the supplemental) did not finish their early literacy training in a timely manner; the provider is advised to ensure all staff has their trainings completed in the allotted time to maintain the compliance of this standard. Due: 1/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-30. View official inspection document (report 50884ec0-b9b9-4e3c-a564-b1ce9c63dae7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2312/30/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-10)
The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the initial walkthrough, the licensing specialist did not observe an emergency safe route posted in one of the VPK classrooms upstairs; room 203. The evacuation routes are posted in the classrooms to the left and right of theirs. The provider was advised to ensure the routes are posted to maintain compliance of this standard. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 1/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-30. View official inspection document (report 50884ec0-b9b9-4e3c-a564-b1ce9c63dae7)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 379/4/2025
37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (37-02)
The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff weas onsite with current/valid First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Due: 9/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 62822a64-9114-4c07-b5aa-f89de9b30bca)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 369/4/2025
36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (36-03)
The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff was onsite with current/valid CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Due: 9/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report 62822a64-9114-4c07-b5aa-f89de9b30bca)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 435/2/2025
43. (43-10)
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [provider failed to provide information]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed childrens files determined no parent received information about Distracted Adult brochure April 2025. Provider advised that the information was not provided to the parents in the month of April. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that the distracted adult brochure must be distributed twice annually only during the months of April & September. This standard was brought back into compliance, as April has passed. • Provider advised that 99 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed 37 childrens files (14 newly enrolled and 23 A-C). • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 4cf2ddd1-929c-48e6-808d-40768ee5211a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/2/2025
23. (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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Facility failed have an annual fire inspection competed timely. Last year the fire inspection was completed on 1/19/24 and this year ono 2/13/25. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspections are completed annually. This standard is back into compliance when fire inspection was completed. • Fire drills conducted 6/13/24, 7/31/24, 9/7/24, 10/31/24, 11/18/24, 12/20/24, 1/27/25, 2/14/25, and 4/30/25. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence the licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drill conducted 8/30/24 (inclement weather) and 3/31/25 (lockdown). • Fire inspection conducted 2/13/25. • Fire extinguisher serviced July 2024. • FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 4cf2ddd1-929c-48e6-808d-40768ee5211a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 365/2/2025
36. (36-03)
The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The standard was brought back into compliance when several Child Care Personnel arrived with current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). • 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) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 4cf2ddd1-929c-48e6-808d-40768ee5211a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 375/2/2025
37. (37-02)
The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility did not have adequate number of Child Care Personnel with first aid training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had first aid training. The standard was brought back into compliance when several Child Care Personnel arrived with current first aid. • 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 4cf2ddd1-929c-48e6-808d-40768ee5211a)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4212/19/2024
42. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the children listed on the supplemental did not have a medical physical on file for Licensing to review within 30 days of enrollment at the facility. Both children started at the facility on 10/14/2024. TA was provided to ensure that the children have a medical physical on file by the due date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report e5f93c47-9ba0-4b73-be4a-8efdc26a4a55)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3312/19/2024
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 Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete School Readiness required preservice training courses, Health Safety and Nutrition in a school readiness program and Safety practices in a school readiness program. The staff started at the facility on 6/24/2024 but did not complete the training until 11/18/2024. The staff should have completed the training within 90 days of starting at the facility. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel complete the required preservice training within 90 days. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report e5f93c47-9ba0-4b73-be4a-8efdc26a4a55)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2812/19/2024
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 Licensing specialist observed multiple childrens bottles and sippy cups not labeled or labeled with only the childrens first name and last initial. The provider had staff to label the bottles and sippy cups appropriately at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the childrens bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled with full first and last names. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report e5f93c47-9ba0-4b73-be4a-8efdc26a4a55)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1912/19/2024
19. (19-04)
The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed children in the two and three year old mixed classroom next to infants with children sleeping near stacked chairs. The specialist advised that the stacked chairs placed next to children napping creates a potential hazard for children in care. The provider removed the chairs from near the children at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that children do not sleep near potential hazards or near furniture. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report e5f93c47-9ba0-4b73-be4a-8efdc26a4a55)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 0412/19/2024
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-29)
Lighting in the facility was inadequate in that [observed the older one year old classroom too dark at nap time.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, D (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the older one year old classroom too dark at nap time. The specialist asked the staff to open the blinds all the way to illuminate the room while children are napping. TA was provided to ensure that there is adequate lighting during naptime while children are sleeping. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not provide transportation for children. This includes transportation by vehicle or by foot. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-19. View official inspection document (report e5f93c47-9ba0-4b73-be4a-8efdc26a4a55)
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About this daycare
- Location: AUBURNDALE, POLK County
- Capacity: 102
- Type: Child Care Facility
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