Tender Loving Care Christian Learning Academy II LLC

LAKELAND, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity20
HoursMon 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 11:30PM
Est. price$1,024/mo

Contact information

Address1236 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland FL, 33805

CityLAKELAND, FL 33805

CountyPOLK

Phone8638163035

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 11:30PM

Capacity20

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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1236 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland FL, 33805, LAKELAND, FL 33805

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 121/20/2026

    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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed that the bathroom floor appeared to need sweeping and mopping. There was a buildup of dust in the corners and behind the toilet. The specialist also observed that both stand up refrigerators were in need of wiping down. There appeared to be spills on the shelves of both the refrigerators. The Director swept and mopped the bathroom; and another staff proceeded to clean both refrigerators. This was completed at the time of the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report ce903d44-d933-4386-9ffc-f13ce439591d)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. High riskStandard 449/15/2025

    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 the inspection, the specialist reviewed staff files and found that the staff (except one) were in need of updated CAAN forms. The staff on site completed a current CAAN form. This completes the correcting of this standard at the time of the inspection. The specialist is currently awaiting the date of one staff members resignation. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report e1749cab-3579-4b76-b6a6-c76310b2d21a)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 125/23/2025

    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 broken ceramic piece on the wall. The provider has until the due date to have the piece replaced. At that time they will return to compliance for this standard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 3bac3625-1fed-493b-b96d-4717fbc9fa4e)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 125/23/2025

    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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed a window ledge in the kitchen that is in need of deep cleaning. The provider has until the due date to clean the ledge and return to compliance for this standard. Due: 6/23/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-23. View official inspection document (report 3bac3625-1fed-493b-b96d-4717fbc9fa4e)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 122/25/2025

    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 reinspection, the specialist observed that the facility still needed to paint. There were book shelves and posters placed in front of the areas; but TA was given that due to these items being moveable the wall must be painted. The provider has until the new due date to have these areas sanded and painted. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 0888693e-9316-4656-b23b-37adf5b1abef)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 171/7/2025

    17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the specialist observed tools, a wood beam, and toys that need to be pressure washed and cleansed. The facility will need to replace alot of the older toys soon; they have until the due date to clean the playground and return to compliance. Also the gate opening to the playground is not hinged or stable, and could result in being locked in by the door, or the gate falling. This needs repair as well. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-07. View official inspection document (report c65f4749-4806-4a4e-a38c-e5064b5ae625)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 121/7/2025

    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 several places that would require painting on the classroom walls in areas reachable by the smaller children.The provider has until the due date to have these areas repaired and painted, this will return them back to compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-07. View official inspection document (report c65f4749-4806-4a4e-a38c-e5064b5ae625)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 249/9/2024

    24. (24-24)

    Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have the frozen food labelled and dated such as pizza and egg rolls. The provider labelled and dated the food therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 939b80ae-7525-4e6c-a302-094caec2cb9f)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 469/9/2024

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-07)

    The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ the one year old room and four-five year old room did not have an attendance roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the one year old room and four-five year old room did not have an attendance roster. The staff signed 7 children and one year old room signed in one year old child on the roster, therefore the standard was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 939b80ae-7525-4e6c-a302-094caec2cb9f)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 449/9/2024

    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 the inspection, there were two staff that did not sign a current Child Abuse and Neglect form. The Child Abuse and Neglect forms expired 6/5/23. TA: The provider will need to have the two staff sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form before the due date on the inspection. At the time of the inspection, there were four staff and all their files were checked. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 939b80ae-7525-4e6c-a302-094caec2cb9f)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 249/9/2024

    24. (24-18)

    Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was four milk bottles that expired 9/7/24. The provider discarded the milk therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 939b80ae-7525-4e6c-a302-094caec2cb9f)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 249/9/2024

    24. (24-05)

    Food equipment was not maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the fridge had yellow food substance in the tray and the microwave was unclean. The provider cleaned the tray in the fridge and microwave therefore the standard was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 939b80ae-7525-4e6c-a302-094caec2cb9f)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 129/9/2024

    12. (12-18)

    The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was one electrical outlet with no cover on it. The provider placed a cover on it therefore the standard was completed at the time of the inspection. 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 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 939b80ae-7525-4e6c-a302-094caec2cb9f)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

19Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
  • Capacity: 20
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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