Mcnish Leola Jean Family Day Care

LAKELAND, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

4.5based 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

CityLAKELAND, FL 33801

CountyPOLK

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: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

Daycare Location

This daycare is located in LAKELAND, FL (33801).

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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: 3/23/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 103/23/2026

    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 the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there are several containers of stain treatment and oxy clean in the unlocked laundry room accessible to children and in the hallway to the restroom there is a cabinet that is used to store all types of cleaning supplies, room deodorizers and screw drivers accessible to children. TA was provided tor all chemicals and sharp items be stored out of the reach of children by the due date. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated there is no smoking in this home and there were no signs of any. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 67f0e55a-4c33-4661-91a2-bb68da5d1b2f)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 313/25/2025

    31. (31-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was a child that did not have the immunization record on DH 680 form. TA: The provider will need to inform the parent to transfer the immunization record on a DH 680 form before the due date on the inspection. Due: 4/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-25. View official inspection document (report ca6ac785-1d0e-4bf9-8926-e017775fe2ad)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 313/25/2025

    31. (31-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), Other].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was one child that had an expired immunization 3/14/25. TA: The provider will need to obtain a current immunization from the parent or register on Florida Health website to obtain the record. 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-25. View official inspection document (report ca6ac785-1d0e-4bf9-8926-e017775fe2ad)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

6Total Violations
1Recent 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: LAKELAND, POLK County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Day Care Home

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