Carthon Large Family Child Care Home
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 18 and 39. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
621 W Beacon Rd, Lakeland FL, 33803
- Hours
- 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Licensed for
- 12 children
Hours
On the state licence record
12:00AM to 11:59PM
Monday through Sunday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Carthon Large Family Child Care Home and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- L10PO0524
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Address
- 621 W Beacon Rd, Lakeland FL, 33803
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 4, 2011
- License expires
- October 3, 2026
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Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
FindingMar '23
Mar 29, 2023
15-16: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [the provider had two climbing frames and a trampoline in the backyard with no resilient surface beneath the equipment.]. FDCH… | 34-06: Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4 A and B Comments At the time of the inspection, there were 8 children in care and one child wa…
FindingSep '24
Sep 18, 2024
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 in… | 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 o…
FindingMar '25
Mar 31, 2025
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 … | 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 i… | 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 heal…
FindingSep '25
Sep 25, 2025
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 … | 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… | 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 inspe…
- CleanApr '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 12 children)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Carthon Large Family Child Care Home
Is Carthon Large Family Child Care Home a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Carthon Large Family Child Care Home holds Florida DCF licence L10PO0524, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 4, 2011. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
How many children can Carthon Large Family Child Care Home care for?
- Carthon Large Family Child Care Home is licensed for up to 12 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Carthon Large Family Child Care Home had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Carthon Large Family Child Care Home, 4 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
