McCullough Large Family Child Care Home
LAKELAND, FL·Large Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address5017 Forestgreen Dr E, Lakeland FL, 33811
CountyPOLK
Phone8637992083
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/26/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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5017 Forestgreen Dr E, Lakeland FL, 33811, LAKELAND, FL 33811
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- 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: 9/26/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 119/26/2025
11. Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (11-05)
Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed alcohol in the upright refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen of the home stored low in the unit shelf. Also, a wine cooler was observed near the kitchen that had sealed and open bottles of alcohol accessible to children in care. The provider immediately removed the open bottles of alcohol to another location in the home out of reach of children at time of inspection. The specialist suggested baby gates on the openings of the kitchen and or baby locks on the wine cooler. TA was provided to ensure that alcohol is not accessible to children at any time. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, the provider advised that there is no smoking in the home or on the premises; therefore this standard is not applicable. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 77ba8d95-feb2-4bac-8bc0-86894cac3702)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 209/26/2025
20. (20-04)
The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the home did not have a corded telephone or any phone designated to the family day care home. TA was provided to ensure that the provider has a telephone/landline that is designated for the family day care home. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 77ba8d95-feb2-4bac-8bc0-86894cac3702)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 299/26/2025
29. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (29-11)
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 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete an annual refresher and document on file for Licensing to review. The provider immediately completed exposure training at time of inspection and placed on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the exposure plan training refresher is completed annually and documentation is placed on file for Licensing to review. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not dispense medication to children, including diaper rash cream, sunscreen, insect repellant or any life- sustaining medications such as inhalers, epi pens, etc. No medication was observed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 77ba8d95-feb2-4bac-8bc0-86894cac3702)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,085/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: 12
- Type: Large Family Child Care Home
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