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Foundation Of Love Academy LLC

2195 E Georgia St, Bartow FL, 33830

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity38 children

Overview

About Us

Foundation Of Love Academy LLC is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 38 children in Bartow, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Polk County for 5 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Foundation Of Love Academy LLC.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10PO0351

ExpiresNov 3, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 28, 2025

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the l… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 23-07: Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [alternate routes during the facility's prior licensing year.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and S… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a piece of equipment was observed not in good condition.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (S… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface unde

  2. FindingMar '25

    Mar 20, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [child's information]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, it was learned that a child was a…

  3. FindingMar '25

    Mar 31, 2025

    33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with … | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pag…

  4. FindingJun '25

    Jun 4, 2025

    15-03: The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [11 children in the VPK/School age] based on 35 squ… | 32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comment… | 33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licens… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of the ins…

  5. FindingOct '25

    Oct 16, 2025

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemical], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of ins… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Lic… | 31-05: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B (Section …

  6. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 2, 2026

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the VPK classroom (… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the handwashi… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Speci… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Child Care Perso… | 24-20: Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not sto

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 12, 2026

    36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]… | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Req…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 17, 2026

    05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist ob… | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the facility tr… | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, … | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, … | 25-08: A freezer was observed without a thermometer or w

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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