Shipman Family Day Care Home

LAKE WALES, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity10
HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Est. price$1,082/mo

Contact information

Address637 Washington Ave, Lake Wales FL, 33853

CityLAKE WALES, FL 33853

CountyPOLK

Phone8636768783

Operating details

HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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637 Washington Ave, Lake Wales FL, 33853, LAKE WALES, FL 33853

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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  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: 1/29/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 031/29/2026

    03. (03-02)

    The operator did not maintain documentation of a valid Florida driver's license and/ or a valid certification in infant and child CPR procedures and first aid training for the driver. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator did not have annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Technical assistance was provided that an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6e6c520f-63f8-4127-9b58-cb0f6837017d)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 031/29/2026

    03. (03-03)

    The operator did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator advised that she doesnt provide transportation but occasionally drops off and pick up her grandchild from school. Technical assistance was provided that all home Operators must maintain documentation of current insurance coverage on all vehicles used to transport children in care. Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6e6c520f-63f8-4127-9b58-cb0f6837017d)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 031/29/2026

    03. (03-08)

    The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator advised that she doesnt provide transportation but occasionally drops off and pick up her grandchild from school. There is no transportation log documenting the children being transported. Technical assistance was provided that a log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6e6c520f-63f8-4127-9b58-cb0f6837017d)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 031/29/2026

    03. (03-20)

    A vehicle used to transport children did not have an inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the Operator arriving at the home in a whit Chevrolet Express van tag IFB3DD with 4 children in care. Operator advised that she was dropping off a grandchild and only took the children with her to drop her grandchild off. Operator advised that she doesnt provide transportation but occasionally drops off and pick up her grandchild from school. The Operator did not have documentation of vehicle inspection. Technical assistance was provided that all vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS 04. Operator/Advertising 402.318 F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.1 & 3.1 402.318 F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 05. Substitute FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6e6c520f-63f8-4127-9b58-cb0f6837017d)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 071/29/2026

    07. (07-09)

    The home did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of employment in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of fire extinguisher training in their file and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was provided that all child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. This standard was brought back into compliance when Operator called Substitute to email a copy of the fire extinguisher certificate. • 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, Operator stated there are no pets in the home. No evidence of pets was observed. • 09. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 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, Operator 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) Compliance 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, Operator 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6e6c520f-63f8-4127-9b58-cb0f6837017d)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 181/29/2026

    18. (18-01)

    All parts of the home, including furnishings, equipment and plumbing were not kept: [ in an orderly condition]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the home to be unorganized and not orderly. There was furniture moved about, the Operator advised that the home would be renovated, and she is getting prepared to move items out of the home. The room where the Operator normally use as the daycare room was not setup. The Operator is now using the dining room and living area. Technical assistance was provided all parts of the home, both indoors and outdoors; including furnishings, equipment, toys, and plumbing shall be kept clean, and sanitary, free from hazards, in orderly condition and in good repair at all times. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the home had an operable landline and the smoke detector(s) were working properly. The fire extinguisher was last tagged in September 2025. • 19. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 21. Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, Operator utilizes single use paper towels for the children in care. • 22. Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 23. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 24. First Aid Kit FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Emergency Information FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-29. View official inspection document (report 6e6c520f-63f8-4127-9b58-cb0f6837017d)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 063/3/2025

    06. (06-01)

    Required background screening was missing for [ a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider had a child between the ages of 12-17 without a juvenile screening living on the property. TA: The provider will need a juvenile screening due by the date on the inspection. 07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-03. View official inspection document (report e65a4f34-18f6-4f13-9797-193dfcce150a)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,082/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: LAKE WALES, POLK County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Day Care Home

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