McDougal Onika Family Day Care Home

LAKELAND, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity10
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00AM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00AM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00AM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00AM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00AM
Est. price$1,147/mo

Contact information

CityLAKELAND, FL 33809

CountyPOLK

Phone8638157689

Operating details

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

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

Daycare Location

This daycare is located in LAKELAND, FL (33809).

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 075/28/2026

    07. (07-15)

    All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1 and 3.2C Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the 2 new additional pre-service classes. (Health & Safety & Health & Nutrition in the SR program courses). Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start/complete prior to the due date. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report 903c3530-c091-41f9-a433-e5834bfb7f30)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 315/28/2026

    31. (31-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist 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. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 15 children enrolled, and all 15 childrens files including newly enrolled were reviewed and found to be in compliance. 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there were 15 children enrolled, and all 15 childrens files including newly enrolled were reviewed and found to be in compliance. 33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 /Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report 903c3530-c091-41f9-a433-e5834bfb7f30)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 255/29/2025

    25. (25-01)

    The home's posted emergency information did not include the following: [ County Public Health Unit phone number, the home's address]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the emergency numbers posted on the bulletin board did not include the dept. of health number. The homeowner added this number to the list to bring it back into compliance. 26. Emergency Procedures and Notification FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report ae02bbe8-b9a0-4621-9ebd-7eb06727b222)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 285/29/2025

    28. (28-11)

    The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the homeowner did not have an annual documentation of exposure plan. The provider was advised to ensure this is done annually to maintain compliance of this standard. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 30. Documentation of Dispensed Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance CHILDREN'S RECORDS 31. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 15 children enrolled, 15 files observed. 33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 /Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 34. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report ae02bbe8-b9a0-4621-9ebd-7eb06727b222)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

10Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,147/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Day Care Home

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