Tater Tots Learning Academy, Inc.

LAKELAND, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity59
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address929 Fairlane Dr, Lakeland FL, 33809

CityLAKELAND, FL 33809

CountyPOLK

Phone8632134611

Operating details

HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity59

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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929 Fairlane Dr, Lakeland FL, 33809, LAKELAND, FL 33809

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 326/11/2026

    32. (32-12)

    The facility did not maintain the manufacturers instructions for playground equipment purchased or installed on or after January 2020 and/or have available for licensing to review. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider informed the specialist that the facility has installed artificial turf on the playground. The facility did not have the turf specifications available for the specialist to review and to be sure that they met the recommendations and standards of the Department. The facility has until the due date to send this information to the specialist; at that time if standard is met, the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Any other recommendations will be made at that time if needed. TRAINING Due: 7/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-11. View official inspection document (report 67422993-7a8e-4157-ae65-4f61065cf93b)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 302/19/2026

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-05)

    The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the changing table was in need of cleaning. There was dirt, and debris under the hard plastic layer of the table. The provider has until the due date to have this cleaned. At that time the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Due: 3/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 7eac4adf-7f1d-438e-9769-183473d76107)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 302/19/2026

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-03)

    The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [there were non-essential to hand cleansing items (pens, tablet, chargers) on and around the handwashing station.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed several items on and around the handwashing station. The handwashing station is for that action alone. There can be nothing in this location that is not needed for handwashing. The provider moved the items; returning them back into compliance for this standard. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 7eac4adf-7f1d-438e-9769-183473d76107)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 3310/28/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-05)

    Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection a new staff member (SD: 4/7/25) had not begun the required training. The staff should have began training by 7/7/25. The staff needs to begin training; and the provider notify the specialist once this occurs. At that time the provider and the facility will return to compliance for this standard. Due: 11/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-28. View official inspection document (report 53df24bf-642d-4cb7-bf9f-0a6381caa7df)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 1210/28/2025

    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 the inspection, the specialist observed a hole on the wall behind the classroom door in the four year old class room. The provider has until the due date to have the wall repaired and return to compliance for this standard. Due: 11/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-28. View official inspection document (report 53df24bf-642d-4cb7-bf9f-0a6381caa7df)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 336/25/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that a staff member did not complete training within the 12 months timeframe. The staff began employment June 17, 2024 and should have completed the training by June 17,2025; the training was not completed until June 23, 2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-25. View official inspection document (report 0ded6892-8896-4253-bb52-5713f82e7b40)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 216/25/2025

    21. (21-05)

    Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the potty in the two and three year old classroom had not been emptied and there was no child in the bathroom at the time. Before the specialist left the classroom, the staff member was asked to clean the training potty. This was done at the time of the inspection, returning the facility back to compliance for this standard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-25. View official inspection document (report 0ded6892-8896-4253-bb52-5713f82e7b40)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 126/25/2025

    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 the inspection, the specialist observed the a/c vent in one year old class, and the three/four year old class had heavy dust deposits. The provider had a staff member clean the vents during the inspection; returning the facility to compliance for this standard. 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 2025-06-25. View official inspection document (report 0ded6892-8896-4253-bb52-5713f82e7b40)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 302/6/2025

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-03)

    The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [sink in bathroom had a sippy cup with milk in it]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a sippy cup with milk in the bathroom of the two and three year olds on the sink. TA was given to the staff and the cup was removed and taken to the food preparation area. This returned the facility to compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report eb96a865-a604-4086-b6b9-6512969fca6d)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 282/6/2025

    28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed the bottles in the infants class did not have first and last names on them. This was resolved at the time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report eb96a865-a604-4086-b6b9-6512969fca6d)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 339/23/2024

    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, Licensing Specialist reviewed all Child Care Personnel files and determined that the Child Care Personnel listed on the supplemental did not began required DCF 40-hour introductory training. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the Child Care Personnel start DCF 40 training. This standard was brought back into compliance when Child Care Personnel began required DCF 40-hour introductory training. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-23. View official inspection document (report cf6443ba-a942-47bc-8095-f6c896869735)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 139/23/2024

    13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-02)

    The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle on a cabinet in the 2-year-old 3-year-old classroom accessible to the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all harmful items are not accessible to the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider moved the spray bottle out of reach of children. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-23. View official inspection document (report cf6443ba-a942-47bc-8095-f6c896869735)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
  • Capacity: 59
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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