Lakeland Christian School
LAKELAND, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1111 Forest Park St, Lakeland FL, 33803
CountyPOLK
Phone8636882771
Operating details
HoursMon 7:15AM to 3:00PM; Tue 7:15AM to 3:00PM; Wed 7:15AM to 3:00PM; Thu 7:15AM to 3:00PM; Fri 7:15AM to 3:00PM
Capacity24
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1111 Forest Park St, Lakeland FL, 33803, LAKELAND, FL 33803
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/21/2025
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2310/21/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last year's date. The current year was completed on 2/11/25 and the prior year was completed on 1/24/24. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved and passed fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 8/25/25 and an emergency preparedness drill was conducted on 9/11/25 (lockdown). Provider is aware a weather drill must be completed prior to the license expiring. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in August 2025. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 54e8afcf-1977-4aa7-b025-952c23a8e466)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3310/21/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date and log on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours. Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 54e8afcf-1977-4aa7-b025-952c23a8e466)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3310/21/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-08)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental had completed sufficient training for the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year, but was not documented on the in-service log, form CF-FSP 5268. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff document on the log prior to the due date. Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 54e8afcf-1977-4aa7-b025-952c23a8e466)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4410/21/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 10 staff files and found to be in compliance. Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-21. View official inspection document (report 54e8afcf-1977-4aa7-b025-952c23a8e466)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 232/20/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 [during the month of November 2024.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of November 2024. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the licensing specialist present. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in July 2024. Due: 3/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 232/20/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-08)
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[number of participants, number of children, route used, fire extinguisher date checked , type of drill and initials of director.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility uses their own sheet for completing fire drills for the entire school. The sheet only includes the date, start time, re-entry time, building evacuation zone and supervisor. Technical assistance was given to the provider to utilize the DCF version of the fire drill log that would be specific to the one classroom that is licensed and to enter the information on the sheet prior to the due date. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 362/20/2025
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 Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 2 staff were onsite with current/approved 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. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 372/20/2025
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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff was onsite with current 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 412/20/2025
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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 15 childrens files observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date. Additional technical assistance was given regarding FL shots. The provider was shown & given the link to their website and how to register to view FL shot records. The link given was: www.flshotsusers.com and the provider was reminded to go to the section under schools & licensed child care providers to register. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 432/20/2025
43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-02)
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 15 children's files and observed the children listed on the supplemental were missing enrollment dates, enrollment applications and/or emergency information. Technical assistance was given to the provider to add an enrollment date and print the missing enrollment applications prior to the due date. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 8 staff files and found to be in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 452/20/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5131 form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. Due: 3/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 452/20/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (no verifications completed and/or not a full 5-years' worth of employment). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: a. (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained b. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified c. The documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance Due: 3/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 452/20/2025
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 child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation of abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain prior to the due date. Lastly, a copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use/reference. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-20. View official inspection document (report c50d517f-1bff-4d66-83a2-1c0493731293)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,126/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
- Capacity: 24
- Type: Child Care Facility
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