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Morris Bridgett Family Child Care Home

LAKELAND, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity10
HoursMon 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Tue 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Wed 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Thu 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Fri 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Sat 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Sun 5:59AM to 6:00AM
Est. price$1,147/mo

Contact information

Address1502 Kettles Ave, Lakeland FL, 33805

CityLAKELAND, FL 33805

CountyPOLK

Phone8636861457

Operating details

HoursMon 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Tue 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Wed 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Thu 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Fri 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Sat 5:59AM to 6:00AM; Sun 5:59AM to 6:00AM

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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Location

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1502 Kettles Ave, Lakeland FL, 33805, LAKELAND, FL 33805

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  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: 7/29/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 167/29/2025

    16. (16-06)

    Floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn and ripped nap mats for the children in care. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all nap mats are in good repair and with impermeable surface. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the torn nap mats. • 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-29. View official inspection document (report 04ffbbaa-291c-4f94-bc03-c788185da07b)

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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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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