Berkley Charter School
AUBURNDALE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5240 Berkley Rd, Auburndale FL, 33823
CountyPOLK
Phone8639685024
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity90
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High5
- Medium8
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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5240 Berkley Rd, Auburndale FL, 33823, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/6/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 402/6/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-18)
Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication for the child listed on the supplemental stored in the nurses office at the facility. The provider failed to have documentation child care personnel educated on proper administration procedures for the childs medication. The facility has a form that meets requirement, but the form was not signed by at least 3 recommended staff and the parents. TA was provided to ensure that documentation of education on proper procedures is on file by the due date for the child and specific medication stored. RECORD KEEPING Due: 3/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 4bb01647-2b06-43df-a7d7-6e6a0e5dfef8)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 3510/10/2025
35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (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 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the exposure plan training for the child care personnel listed on the supplemental last completed 8/5/2025 but was previously completed 8/1/2024. The training was completed but it was not completed annually. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training refresher is completed annually and placed on file for Licensing to review. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 6f2eb770-60e7-4089-95e4-eca0858929f0)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 2310/10/2025
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 inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to complete an approved annual fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 9/20/2024. The provider explained that this year did not occur how it typically has in previous years with scheduling a fire inspection. The past fire inspection have been completed in either August or September. The provider noticed in mid September a few days before the inspection was due that once had not been completed and reached out to the Fire Marshall. The provider also reached out yesterday to the Marshall after Licensing specialist requested a copy. The provider advised the fire department was not able to provide a date they can schedule as of yet and are waiting on the availability of the fire department. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has an approved fire inspection by the due date. At the time of the inspection, Licensing counselor observed the providers last fire drill was conducted on __9/26/2025___________. The provider conducted a lockdown drill on _____8/15/2025________ and a weather drill conducted on _____10/9/2025____. The fire extinguishers were last tagged on _April___ 2025. A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of a DCF Licensing counselor utilizing the facilitys approved fire system. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 11/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 6f2eb770-60e7-4089-95e4-eca0858929f0)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 435/6/2025
43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (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 [thefacilityfailedtohaveparentsofallenrolledchildrenacknowledgethe DistracteddriverbrochureforthemonthofApril2025. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the facility failed to have parents of all enrolled children acknowledge the Distracted driver brochure for the month of April 2025. The facility will be closed soon for the summer, the last day of school is 5/29/2025. TA was provided to ensure that the facility has parents or guardians of enrolled children to acknowledge the brochure by the due date. Specialist reviewed 32 childrens files of the 97 children enrolled at the facility. (C-Z, PM and A-G, All) Compliance Comments Specialist reviewed all 16 staff files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 431981f6-676d-4f8a-ac49-fbd6ad88a100)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 125/6/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed in the bungalow to the right side four and five year old classroom a few ceiling tiles that were stained with wet stains located above the refrigerator and long then ceiling above the windows on the opposite side of the classroom. The provider immediately reached out to maintenance to replace the ceiling tiles at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the facility to include ceiling tiles are clean and in good condition. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 431981f6-676d-4f8a-ac49-fbd6ad88a100)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 4410/7/2024
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 inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not sign the required from Child abuse and neglect form annually. The form was signed previously last year on 3/24/2023 and was last signed on 5/1/2024. The form was signed but late. TA was provided to ensure that the Child abuse and neglect form is signed annually. Counselor reviewed all 17 staff files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-07. View official inspection document (report 7646bfcf-87ee-460c-9a54-eb71b2db1ff2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3310/7/2024
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 inspection, the counselor determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete at least 10 in service hours for past fiscal year 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. The staff completed 8 hours for the year before the deadline. The provider advised that the staff has already completed 10 hours for the current fiscal year. The provider used 2 hours of training as make up hours for the past fiscal year and documented the hours on the log at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that child care personnel completed at least 10 hours of in service and log hours on the training log and keep on file for Licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-07. View official inspection document (report 7646bfcf-87ee-460c-9a54-eb71b2db1ff2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 2810/7/2024
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 Comments: At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a few childrens water bottles provided from home either not labeled or only labeled with the childs first initial and full last name. The provider had staff label all of the childrens bottles and cups with full first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that childrens water bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-07. View official inspection document (report 7646bfcf-87ee-460c-9a54-eb71b2db1ff2)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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About this daycare
- Location: AUBURNDALE, POLK County
- Capacity: 90
- Type: Child Care Facility
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