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The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

3550 Christmas Ln, Lakeland FL, 33810

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
241 children

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

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 The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Infant Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C10PO0875
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
241 children
Address
3550 Christmas Ln, Lakeland FL, 33810
County
Polk County
Website
Not listed
License issued
March 26, 2015
License expires
March 25, 2027

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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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 17, 2023

    06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E Comments At the tim… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observed all of the air conditioning vents throughout the fac… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the facility not in good repair. In the one ye… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the fire extinguisher in … | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [bleach and water and

  2. FindingDec '23

    Dec 18, 2023

    45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments At the time of the reinspecti…

  3. FindingMar '24

    Mar 15, 2024

    21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observed th… | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor ob… | 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 Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor determined … | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 … | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the foll

  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 23, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 children ages three years old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17 children mixed classroom, majority age three years old] chi…

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 17, 2025

    05-06: Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no… | 10-03: The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian… | 19-04: The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the children in… | 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, … | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or b

  6. FindingJul '25

    Jul 11, 2025

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the air conditioning vents and ceiling ti… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed ceiling tiles throughout the facili… | 25-02: Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the one… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [paint brushes with paint and clothing items with bodiliy fluids were placed in a handwashing sink associated with diaperin… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was no

  7. FindingNov '25

    Nov 19, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [the signature of the drivers 1st sweep and 2nd sweeps on most of the day in the span of two weeks. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments At the tim… | 09-03: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments At the time of insp… | 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 Co… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the two year old classroom with no capa… | 19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained bet

  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 20, 2026

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [driver and/or second sweep signature on 1 day.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewe… | 05-05: Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handboo… | 06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialis… | 08-06: Child safety restraint was not replaced after a recall, past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or after being involved in a crash. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Comments At the time of the … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be

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Questions parents ask about The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center

Is The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0875, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 26, 2015. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

How many children can The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center care for?

The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center is licensed for up to 241 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 21 inspections at The Salvation Army HALO Child Enrichment Center, 10 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.