Creative World Learning Center
BARTOW, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address846 S 7th Ave, Bartow FL, 33830
CityBARTOW, FL 33830
CountyPOLK
Phone8635199839
Operating details
HoursMon 5:30AM to 11:00PM; Tue 5:30AM to 11:00PM; Wed 5:30AM to 11:00PM; Thu 5:30AM to 11:00PM; Fri 5:30AM to 11:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High9
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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846 S 7th Ave, Bartow FL, 33830, BARTOW, FL 33830
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/13/2026
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- Medium-High9
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- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 102/13/2026
10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (10-01)
Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a can of Raid ant & roach spray and plastic bag under the sink in the bathroom attached to the daycare classroom. Also, the air was fresher on the counter inside the daycare classroom. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be stored in a locked area or must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. This standard was brought back into compliance when the items were removed and out of reach of children. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, Operator stated there is no smoking on the property. No evidence of smoking was observed. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-13. View official inspection document (report 037357a9-9270-4008-9bba-79fd6b82d528)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 132/13/2026
13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (13-07)
Indoor 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 documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Operator did not have documentation of daily inspection for the indoor play area. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and any problems corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation must be maintained for 12 months. Operator had a sample log that was provided during the previous inspection but was not completed. Due: 3/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-13. View official inspection document (report 037357a9-9270-4008-9bba-79fd6b82d528)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 142/13/2026
14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (14-21)
Outdoor play areas and equipment were not inspected prior to usage for basic health and safety and/or problems noted were not corrected before used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A and7.6, N Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Operator did not have documentation of daily inspection for the outdoor play area. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and any problems corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation must be maintained for 12 months. Operator had a sample log that was provided during the previous inspection but was not completed.Technical assistance was provided to ensure that outdoor items on the playground is free of algae growth.Operator advised that a lawn care worker is coming today to care for the lawn/playground. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, Operator stated there are no hot tubs or swimming pools on the property including wading pools. No pools/hot tubs were observed. • Due: 3/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-13. View official inspection document (report 037357a9-9270-4008-9bba-79fd6b82d528)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 272/13/2026
27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (27-01)
During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care for the months of November 2025 and December 2025. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly utilizing approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and items when children are in care. Operator must complete fire drills to replace missed fire drills Fire drills were conducted on 10/24/25 and 1/31/26. Compliance Comments Technical assistance was provided to ensure that the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan is dated at the time the training occurred. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-13. View official inspection document (report 037357a9-9270-4008-9bba-79fd6b82d528)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 099/11/2025
09. (09-01)
The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider had 1 animal in the home. The licensing specialist observed the animal's vaccination record expired on 9/7/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the vaccinations completed/updated prior to the due date. The provider stated there was an appointment scheduled on the upcoming Monday. 10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there is no smoking on the property. No evidence of smoking was observed. 11. Smoking on Premise FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 12. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 423b345e-32a7-43c2-b712-e77da6aa67d6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 139/11/2025
13. (13-07)
Indoor 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 documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have documentation of daily inspection for the indoor play area. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and any problems corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation must be maintained for 12 months. A sample checklist was reviewed with the provider and a copy sent via email. 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 423b345e-32a7-43c2-b712-e77da6aa67d6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 149/11/2025
14. (14-21)
Outdoor play areas and equipment were not inspected prior to usage for basic health and safety and/or problems noted were not corrected before used by children and/or daily inspection documentation was not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, A and7.6, N (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have documentation of daily inspection for the outdoor play area. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and any problems corrected before the play area is used by children and documentation must be maintained for 12 months. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there are no hot tubs or swimming pools on the property including wading pools. No pools/hot tubs were observed. 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report 423b345e-32a7-43c2-b712-e77da6aa67d6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 103/24/2025
10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (10-03)
Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider had a BB gun on the bed in the bedroom. The provider removed the BB gun off the property and took it to a relative's house that was close by therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not smoke on the property and no smoking was observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 275d7671-f1e3-4fe4-814a-7374c4884e04)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 133/24/2025
13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (13-06)
The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was one electrical outlet the did not have a cover on it. The provider placed a cover on the electrical outlet therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 275d7671-f1e3-4fe4-814a-7374c4884e04)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 333/24/2025
33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (33-06)
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have four children signed in on the attendance for 3/24/35. The provider signed all four children on the attendance record. Therefore, it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-24. View official inspection document (report 275d7671-f1e3-4fe4-814a-7374c4884e04)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,147/month
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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: BARTOW, POLK County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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