Country Lane Academy, Llc

LAKELAND, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity10
HoursMon 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Tue 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Wed 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Thu 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Fri 4:00PM to 4:00AM
Est. price$1,082/mo

Contact information

CityLAKELAND, FL 33810

CountyPOLK

Operating details

HoursMon 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Tue 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Wed 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Thu 4:00PM to 4:00AM; Fri 4:00PM to 4:00AM

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

Daycare Location

This daycare is located in LAKELAND, FL (33810).

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  4. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/10/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 254/10/2026

    25. Emergency Information FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (25-01)

    The home's posted emergency information did not include the following: [ the home's address, directions to the home, including major intersections and local landmarks]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the provider still needs to add the address and directions to the home onto the emergency contact list. At the time the provider adds this information and sends it to the specialist; the standard will return to compliance. 26. Emergency Procedures and Notification FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 Not Monitored 27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 Not Monitored Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-10. View official inspection document (report 5d6f7065-5a00-4631-9b73-422eed1d7a78)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 284/10/2026

    28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the reinspection, the provider still needs to complete a refresher exposure plan. At that time the provider completes the exposure plan, the standard will return to compliance. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 Not Monitored 30. Documentation of Dispensed Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 Not Monitored Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-10. View official inspection document (report 5d6f7065-5a00-4631-9b73-422eed1d7a78)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 069/29/2025

    06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (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 Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the Clearinghouse roster was reviewed and there is an individual listed that was added for a possible substitute. The provider acknowledged that the person was not used, and she will remove her. Technical assistance provided to login to the Clearinghouse and remove the person listed on the supplemental from the roster. Due: 10/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report ca3a95bc-5052-430d-a97c-3e96dcc162dd)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 139/29/2025

    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 the inspection, the provider is not caring for children, but she has not completed and/or maintained an indoor daily inspection log from when she was caring for children. Due: 10/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report ca3a95bc-5052-430d-a97c-3e96dcc162dd)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 149/29/2025

    14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (14-07)

    Fencing a minimum of 4 feet in height with at least two exits, with one being remote from the building, was not provided when required. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the fence was measured in various spots and only measured about 47 inches or less in height. A gap at the bottom of the exit gate measured at 6 inches in height. Technical assistance provided that the fence needs to be a minimum of 48 inches with no gap bigger than 3 1/2 inches in height. The provider can lift up the fencing or add it to the top portion, to include a PVC or wooden boards, or something that would be suitable to meet the requirement. At the time of the inspection, the outdoor play area has wooden beam that needs to be secured, a garden hose that needs to be maintained in a secured location (not unraveled), water bucket and a tricycle that has standing water in them, as well as toys that need to be cleaned. Technical assistance to correct these items. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have any signs of a swimming pool and provider advised that she does not have a pool, including a wading pool. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report ca3a95bc-5052-430d-a97c-3e96dcc162dd)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 259/29/2025

    25. Emergency Information FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (25-01)

    The home's posted emergency information did not include the following: [ ambulance phone number, County Public Health Unit phone number, directions to the home, including major intersections and local landmarks, the home's address, fire Department phone number, police phone number]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider had emergency numbers posted on the board in the daycare room, but some numbers as noted above were missing. Please add the phone numbers to the Emergency contact list posted. Due: 10/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report ca3a95bc-5052-430d-a97c-3e96dcc162dd)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 289/29/2025

    28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have documentation of the required annual refresher education of the home's exposure plan. Technical assistance was provided that she must have a refresher education of the home's exposure plan. Per family daycare home handbook, "Child care providers shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the homes exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter." Due: 10/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report ca3a95bc-5052-430d-a97c-3e96dcc162dd)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 339/29/2025

    33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (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 Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider had attendance records from July of 2024, but nothing from 2025. The provider was providing child care services in March /April of 2025. Technical assistance provided that when the provider starts caring for children again, she keeps the attendance logs for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-29. View official inspection document (report ca3a95bc-5052-430d-a97c-3e96dcc162dd)

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 134/2/2025

    13. (13-06)

    The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not a have cover on the on the electrical outlet. The provider placed a cover on the electrical outlet therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. 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, the provider stated they have no pool on the property and no pool was observed. 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) Compliance Compliance Comments At the time of the inspection, the fire extinguisher was certified and tagged February 2025. Smoke detector was working. 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 22. Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 9ab2bb58-181d-4a60-b0fb-45976c29d7a2)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 334/2/2025

    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 provider stated they stopped completing a daily attendance for the child in care. The provider was aware that all children need a daily attendance record, and all children will need to be accounted for on the daily attendance. TA: The provider will need a daily attendance for all children in care before the due date on the inspection. A daily attendance form was email to the provider during the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have 1 child in care and the files were checked. 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 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 9ab2bb58-181d-4a60-b0fb-45976c29d7a2)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 199/23/2024

    19. (19-02)

    The family day care home did not have an operable smoke detector. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have an operable smoke detector. TA: The provider will need an operable smoke detector before the due date on the inspection. At the time of the inspection, the fire extinguisher was certified and tagged October 2023. 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 22. Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-23. View official inspection document (report 790f044c-7d4c-4ee4-8a9e-4260a236496b)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,082/month

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About this daycare

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

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