Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc.
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Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 22. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
146 Martin Luther King Blvd NE, Winter Haven FL, 33881
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 85 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0263
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Address
- 146 Martin Luther King Blvd NE, Winter Haven FL, 33881
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632806537
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 2, 2016
- License expires
- August 1, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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
FindingFeb '25
Feb 18, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time o… | 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the area rug in all… | 24-22: Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed open boxes… | 25-15: Milk and/or food sat out longer than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the meal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, C Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist obse… | 28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not lab
FindingApr '25
Apr 25, 2025
24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licens… | 24-20: Poisonous/toxic or cleaning products were not stored separately from food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, C Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determined th… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing S…
FindingMay '25
May 23, 2025
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, … | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in the month of April 2025]. CCF …
FindingJun '25
Jun 16, 2025
01-01: The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys annual license posted desp… | 23-03: The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of i… | 23-04: The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C Phy… | 31-03: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the leg of the wooden table was broken and not in good repair]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time …
FindingJul '25
Jul 21, 2025
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] …
FindingOct '25
Oct 24, 2025
33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with … | 40-15: Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments At t…
FindingMar '26
Mar 26, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [6 one year old children is required/ ones are present] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 ones/two mix, ones present] children w… | 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 General Requirements [SR] Co… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed some area… | 12-15: Animals or birds kept as classroom pets were not caged. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed the facilitys dog r… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter,
FindingMay '26
May 19, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of reinspection, the Licensing specialist observed several… | 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 … | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of reinspection, … | 31-05: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition and not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected following exposure to bodily fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, B Sanitatio… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface unde
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star11
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc.
Is Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0263, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 2, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. offer free VPK?
- Yes. Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Does Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc.'s hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. care for?
- Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. is licensed for up to 85 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc. had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 46 inspections at Fruit Of The Spirit Child Care Inc., 30 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.
