Happy Hornet Child Care Initiative
2800 Hornet Dr, Haines City FL, 33844
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity46 children
Overview
About Us
Happy Hornet Child Care Initiative is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 46 children in Haines City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Polk County for 18 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Happy Hornet Child Care Initiative.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0643
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingSep '23
Sep 11, 2023
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At the time of inspection, Counselor observed a missing outlet over in … | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 34-07: The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employe
FindingOct '23
Oct 18, 2023
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 Comments At the time of the re-inspection, Counselo…
FindingJan '24
Jan 10, 2024
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …
FindingFeb '24
Feb 13, 2024
14-03: During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observ…
FindingMay '24
May 21, 2024
23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the t… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [spiders were in the outside playhouse and all equipment needed to be cleaned of build up dirt/lea… | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Scissors, Digital thermometer, Soap and hand sanitizer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR] Comments A… | 38-01: The facilitys posted emergency information did not include the following: [ emergency services/911, County Public Health Unit phone number, directions to the facility; including major intersections an… | 38-02: Emergency information was not posted on or near a
FindingSep '24
Sep 24, 2024
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments The provider is currently in violation of the staff crede…
FindingJan '25
Jan 17, 2025
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 33-17: Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requireme…
FindingMay '26
May 4, 2026
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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