Carthon Large Family Child Care Home
LAKELAND, FL·Large Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
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; Sat 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High5
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/25/2025
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- Medium-High5
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- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 049/25/2025
04. Planned Activities FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.5 (04-02)
The written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the parents. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.5 Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed there was no daily schedule posted in the classroom of the home. The provider stated that it may have been taken down and never placed back up. The provider immediately wrote out a daily activity schedule and posted it up at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the daily activity schedule is posted in a conspicuous place at all times. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 23f587df-4fd0-4fe1-8754-137918940617)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 089/25/2025
08. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (08-07)
The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures and/or first aid training. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist determined that the child care personnel did not complete required certification for pediatric CPR and First aid training prior to providing care to children in the home. Additional time was allotted for extended due date. TA was provided to ensure that the staff obtains required training by the due date. Staff files were reviewed for compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 23f587df-4fd0-4fe1-8754-137918940617)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 299/25/2025
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 annual exposure plan training. The provider stated she wasnt aware of the training. TA was provided to ensure that exposure plan refresher training is completed by the due date. 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: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-25. View official inspection document (report 23f587df-4fd0-4fe1-8754-137918940617)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 113/31/2025
11. Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (11-01)
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 Comments: At the time of the inspection, there were two febreze aerosole cans and a spray bottle with no label on it in an unlocked storage shelf in the children's classroom. The provider stated it was soap and water in the spray bottle. The provider labeled the bottle and placed the febreze aerosole cans and spray bottle out of reach of children. Therefore, the standard was put back into compliance. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they do not smoke on the property and no smoking was observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 0424ce9f-dee1-43ea-b5dc-3201417665c5)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 153/31/2025
15. Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (15-01)
Outdoor play areas were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was a ladder placed against the fence in the children's playground. The wooden sand pit had a nail sticking out and a wooden piece of wood with nails broken off the sand pit. The nails from the sand pit were removed from the playground. The provider removed the ladder from the children's playground therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. Due: 4/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 0424ce9f-dee1-43ea-b5dc-3201417665c5)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 153/31/2025
15. Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (15-19)
Sharp, broken and/or jagged edges were observed on the [At the time of the inspection, a piece of the fence was broken and hanging that was sharp and had jagged edges. ] that pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children in the play area. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, Comments: At the time of the inspection, there were two pieces of the fence was broken and hanging that was sharp and had jagged edges. The provider will need to repair the fence before the due date on the inspection. Not Applicable Comments At the time of the inspection, the provider stated they have no pool on the property and no pool was observed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 0424ce9f-dee1-43ea-b5dc-3201417665c5)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 219/18/2024
21. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 & 7.14 (21-01)
Meals and snacks supplied by the operator were not of a quantity and/or quality to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, A Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was one expired milk in the children's fridge. The milk expired 9/15/24. The provider discarded the milk therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report a19483f7-a884-4593-b47c-77b07dba6a2a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 329/18/2024
32. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (32-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ the form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1, A and B Comments: At the time of the inspection, there was one child that did not have a current immunization record. The immunization record expired 4/25/24. TA: The provider will need to obtain from the parent or register on Florida Heath to obtain the immunization record before the due date on the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report a19483f7-a884-4593-b47c-77b07dba6a2a)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKELAND, POLK County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Large Family Child Care Home
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