Gwinn Family Day Care Home
LAKE WALES, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyPOLK
Phone8637349227
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: 10/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/27/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 0710/27/2025
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 reinspection the substitute had not taken the proper course for the Division of Early Learning for the requirements for Health, Safety, And Nutrition. The provider was advised to ensure that the course is under this list and not the DCF courses to resolve the noncompliance. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 11/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report 5dbfff45-e71c-4b68-a0e5-ceb4f8dedd6a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 069/15/2025
06. (06-10)
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, no one was listed / attached to the employee roster in the Clearinghouse. Technical assistance provided to link the provider, substitute, and all household members to the Clearinghouse by entering the Clearinghouse and attaching each person's screening by pressing add at the bottom portion of the screening. 07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 079/15/2025
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: The substitute does not have the required additional department of early learning training and is a SR provider. All current SR child care personnel was supposed to complete two new health and safety courses (Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program) by June 30, 2024. Technical assistance Please login to DCF training website and the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry and have the substitute complete the above forementioned training courses in parenthesis. 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, there was no animals on site and the provider noted that they did not have any animals 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, the provider stated no one in the home smokes and no presence of such was observed. 11. Smoking on Premise FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments This is not applicable. 12. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 139/15/2025
13. (13-03)
A health and safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider was advised that the classroom area is cluttered with toys, electrical equipment and things covered up. The provider needs to declutter the classroom back area that leads to the playground. Also, technical assistance to remove the treadmill that is in the living room where the child in care was during the inspection. Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 139/15/2025
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 physical daily inspection log was last dated December. Technical assistance that the physical inspection log must be done daily for indoor and outdoor and kept for 12 months. 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: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 149/15/2025
14. (14-09)
The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [parts of the fence was leaning and had screw sticking out. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, there are areas where the fence is leaning and not secured, the fencing has a hole in the upper area, and there are screws sticking out that need to be fully screwed in. Technical assistance provided to ensure that the fence is secured, not learning and has no holes and is continuous and attached all the way around. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, there was no swimming pool and/or spa observed, and provider noted that none existed. 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 18. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 189/15/2025
18. (18-05)
Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the hula hoops are broken. The rocking outdoor green toy equipment was observed with water and leaves, a pail of stagnant water, and a chair was observed cracked on the playground. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play equipment was not in good condition. The hula hoops were broken and a yellow pail was filled with stagnant water as well as the green rocking play equipment had water and leaves. There was a broken chair with a crack in it on the playground. Technical assistance to remove the broken hula hoops, chair with a crack in it, remove the pail filled with water and clean the green rocking equipment, also continue to monitor other equipment that is faded and might crack overtime. Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the fire extinguisher was tagged for August of 2025, and the smoker detector was sounded. 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 Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 239/15/2025
23. (23-01)
The surface of the diaper changing area was not impermeable. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the diaper changing table was observed warped and the surface is peeling. Technical assistance provided that the diaper changing table must be in good repair. 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 26. Emergency Procedures and Notification FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 289/15/2025
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 provider and substitute did not have the required annual refresher education of the home's exposure plan in the file. The provider was advised that a plan must formed and done every year as a refresher. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated that field trips and/or transportation is provided. Provider has afterschool aged children but transportation for that family is provided by that family to the daycare home. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 339/15/2025
33. (33-06)
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the child enrolled and that was present during the inspection did not have an attendance record for September. The provider acknowledged she had not done it yet for the month of September for any of the children enrolled. Technical assistance that attendance logs need to be maintained daily. The provider has 5 children and all 5 files were checked Due: 10/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 339/15/2025
33. (33-10)
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [No documentaiton was in the file and provider did not give it to the parents/guardians. ].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have a distracted driver brochure and/or documentation of providers/guardians receiving it during the month of April of 2025. Technical assistance to provide the form by the end of September 30, 2025. 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 Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-15. View official inspection document (report ee400a6c-36a7-464d-9725-460572f83f09)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 273/6/2025
27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (27-07)
During the homes licensure year, the operator failed to conduct a minimum of one drill for each procedure outlined in the emergency preparedness plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, B Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Operator failed to complete emergency preparedness drill (lock down) during the previous licensing year. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drills (lock down and inclement weather) at least one time a licensing year. Fire drills conducted on 10/16/24, 11/13/24, 12/6/24, 1/9/25, and 2/5/25. Emergency preparedness drills conducted 12/6/24 (inclement weather), 1/9/25 (inclement weather), and 2/5/25 (inclement weather). Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only one drill is conducted a day. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-06. View official inspection document (report 20a26225-f524-406f-9b27-4198576d2993)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 279/9/2024
27. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the Operator failed to complete a fire drill in the months of (December 2023 and August 2024). Technical assistance was provided that a fire drill must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Fire drills conducted on 10/16/23, 11/13/23, 1/3/24, 2/5/24, 3/4/24, 4/2/24, 5/4/24, 6/3/24, and 7/6/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of licensing agency. • Emergency preparedness drills conducted 10/16/23 (inclement weather), 11/13/23 (inclement weather), 2/5/24 (inclement weather), 4/2/24 (inclement weather) and 6/6/24 (inclement weather). • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that only one drill is conducted a day. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that Emergency Preparedness drill (lockdown) is conducted prior to current license expiring. • This standard was brought back into compliance when provided completed a fire drill. • 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 94f1e872-632e-4589-a9de-65d57683608a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 339/9/2024
33. (33-11)
Daily attendance records were not maintained for 12 months and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of inspection, Operator failed to maintain the daily attendance records for the month of August 2024. Technical assistance was advised that to ensure that attendance rosters are maintained for 12 months. Operator advised 7 children are enrolled, Licensing Specialist reviewed all file. • 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 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 94f1e872-632e-4589-a9de-65d57683608a)
Not corrected
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKE WALES, POLK County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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