Shipman Family Day Care Home
637 Washington Ave, Lake Wales FL, 33853
- AgesVaries
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity10 children
Overview
About Us
Shipman Family Day Care Home is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 10 children in Lake Wales, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.
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 Shipman Family Day Care Home.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
F10PO0392
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
- CleanFeb '23
- CleanSep '23
- CleanMar '24
- CleanAug '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 3, 2025
06-01: Required background screening was missing for [ a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) S…
FindingJan '26
Jan 29, 2026
03-02: The operator did not maintain documentation of a valid Florida driver's license and/ or a valid certification in infant and child CPR procedures and first aid training for the driver. FDCH/LFCCH Handb… | 03-03: The operator did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) … | 03-08: The operator did not have evidence that a transportation log was maintained for all children transported. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Licensed Family [SR… | 03-20: A vehicle used to transport children did not have an inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Lic… | 07-09: The home did not have documented proof that all c
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
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 10 children)
Points to verify
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