After School Alliance Of Polk County South Pointe Elementary
WINTER HAVEN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address9525 County Road 653, Winter Haven FL, 33884
CountyPOLK
Phone8633064360
Operating details
HoursMon 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:15AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:15AM to 6:00PM
Capacity107
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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9525 County Road 653, Winter Haven FL, 33884, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 154/7/2026
15. Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the classroom near the front office used by children in care for before/after care with the capacity not posted in the room. The specialist and provider previously discussed the capacity being posted in the classroom. The specialist encouraged the provider to write the capacity down and post the paper in the classroom indicating capacity and encouraged the provider to ensure the capacity remains posted in the room. TA was provided to ensure that the capacity is posted in each room. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report f4b44c76-8274-47e6-9858-a07bc81facf5)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 214/7/2026
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-05)
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed fire extinguishers in the hallway of the school near the classroom used by children in care for the before/after care that were last tagged and serviced January 2025. TA was provided to ensure that the fire extinguishers are tagged and serviced by the due date. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report f4b44c76-8274-47e6-9858-a07bc81facf5)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 384/7/2026
38. Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (38-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service] SACCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental left the industry in September 2025 and did returned to the industry when she started at the facility on 2/5/2026. The provider failed to resubmit the staff for background screening in the Clearinghouse after more than a 90 day break in service. TA was provided to ensure that the staff is resubmitted in the Clearinghouse by the due date. Due: 4/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-07. View official inspection document (report f4b44c76-8274-47e6-9858-a07bc81facf5)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 159/11/2025
15. Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-03)
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [28] based on 35 square feet and [40 ] children were observed in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed a classroom in the facility used by the children in care that was licensed for a capacity of 28 children but 40 children and two staff were observed. The specialist advised the provider that the facility is over ratio and the provider replied that she knew and has been trying to figure out a solution due to her enrollment being more than the classroom capacity which was approved by the public school. The specialist encouraged the provider to utilize outdoor approved tables with covering until the program has access to the cafeteria after the public schools dismissal. The provider stated she understood and will utilize outdoor tables to check in half of children, typically older grades prior to snack. The children were observed leaving the classroom at time of inspection into the hallway to line up for snack. The younger children returned to the classroom to have snack and the older children had snack at the outdoor tables and the provider advised that they will go to the cafeteria for the remainder of the day. TA was provided to ensure that the facility does not exceed the classroom capacity at any time. 16. Indoor Floor Space SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Rest Area SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Restrooms and Bath Facilities SACCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 20. Operable Phone SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 22. Food Preparation Area & Food Storage SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 & 3.9.2 Not Monitored 23. Food Safety SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 24. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 25. Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 26. Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 27. Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 85876bc7-0185-43e2-a9d9-16425a053a60)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 237/29/2025
23. (23-01)
Meals and/or snacks supplied by the facility did not meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in care in that [afternoon snack menu posted only including one food item]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys afternoon snack menu posted only including one food item. The specialist advised the provider that snack foods provided to children in care must meet nutritional needs to include two food groups. The provider went and purchased 100% apple juice to serve with snacks todays snack and to include with snack for the rest of the week. The provider advised that summer session ends this Friday and will reopen once school starts but during the school year children are offered lunch and snacks provider through the school board. TA was provided to ensure that the daily nutritional needs of the children in care. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated that all children receive a meal and snack from the facility and do not order food from any outside source including pizza. 24. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Applicable SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 25. Health and Sanitation SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 26. Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 27. Outdoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance TRAINING 28. Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 232cb101-5c84-4dd1-a353-c8585f00d456)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 287/29/2025
28. (28-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete required DCF training within 12 months of employment in the industry. The personnels employment history list employment at a facility in 2021 where she was child care personnel. Her industry start date is 3/10/2021 and as of todays date the staff has not obtained 40 hour training. The personnel was hired at this facility on 9/30/2024 but was not in compliance when she left the industry in 2021. TA was provided to ensure that the personnel obtains DCF introductory training by the due date. Due: 8/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 232cb101-5c84-4dd1-a353-c8585f00d456)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 327/29/2025
32. (32-06)
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys first aid kit which did not include current First aid procedures. The provider placed a current First aid procedures booklet in the First aid kit at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facilitys First aid kit is complete with all required items. 33. Emergency Telephone Numbers SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 34. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not dispense medication to children, including diaper rash cream, sunscreen, insect repellant or any life- sustaining medications such as inhalers, epi pens, etc. No medication was observed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 232cb101-5c84-4dd1-a353-c8585f00d456)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 124/9/2025
12. Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-19)
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, the facility failed to complete the facilitys daily indoor and outdoor checklist inspection. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the facility is cleaned the area rugs regularly. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report a5d7107b-c949-4399-9c97-82355a7ad90a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 184/9/2025
18. Rest Area SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (18-01)
A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.6, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child laying on the carpet without a nap map or nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, or floor mats. Technical assistance was provided that nap bedding is not required for all school-age children in care; however, each school-age child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap for those children choosing to rest. Nap bedding includes sleep bedding, cots, or floor mats. This standard was brought back into compliance when child got up from the floor. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report a5d7107b-c949-4399-9c97-82355a7ad90a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 314/9/2025
31. CPR Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 (31-03)
The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, B 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 CPR training. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that adequate number of Child Care Personnel had CPR training. The standard was brought back into compliance when a Child Care Personnel arrived with current CPR. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report a5d7107b-c949-4399-9c97-82355a7ad90a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 324/9/2025
32. First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2 (32-02)
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2, B 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 a Child Care Personnel arrived with current first aid. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report a5d7107b-c949-4399-9c97-82355a7ad90a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 394/9/2025
39. Daily Attendance SACCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (39-01)
There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist was unable to review attendance records as Director advised records was back at her office and not onsite. Technical assistance was provided that daily attendance of childrens records must be maintained for twelve months and available review by the licensing authority. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report a5d7107b-c949-4399-9c97-82355a7ad90a)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 2112/4/2024
21. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (21-05)
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the facility's fire extinguishers were last tagged in May 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the extinguishers retagged prior to the due date. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/8/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 11/8/24 (lockdown) and 10/17/24 (weather). FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report 038bb211-211e-443d-a028-fd7e8e070107)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WINTER HAVEN, POLK County
- Capacity: 107
- Type: Child Care Facility
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