
Haines City Academy LLC
225 N 14th St, Haines City FL, 33844
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity81 children
Overview
About Us
Haines City Academy LLC is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 81 children in Haines City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Polk County for 13 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 Haines City Academy LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0817
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingFeb '24
Feb 29, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [18] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [cleaning chemicals ], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Counselor observed multiple s… | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 27-05: Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [have the time of arrival and log was not avialable for February 2024. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1. Comments At the time of… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in
FindingJun '24
Jun 27, 2024
08-04: The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Comments At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed two seat belt … | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection the licensing specialis… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing sp… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of th… | 21-10: The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitize
FindingNov '24
Nov 5, 2024
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 the inspection, both intake vents are in need of cleaning. TA… | 14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time … | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments The staff l… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a
FindingMar '25
Mar 12, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, one bus … | 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 f… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the ti… | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type].
FindingApr '25
Apr 15, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments The vehicle that is listed in the suppl… | 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… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the re-inspecti…
FindingJul '25
Jul 2, 2025
23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen…
FindingNov '25
Nov 6, 2025
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing spec… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swing set ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the mulc… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were 2 children signed in and 4 children present.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of…
FindingMar '26
Mar 12, 2026
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Sectio… | 12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the ti… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] …
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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