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Parkland Baptist Child Care Center

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4.8(16)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Center-based

On record in Florida.

1800 8th St SE, Winter Haven FL, 33880

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
145 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
9 AM–4 PM
Tue
9 AM–4 PM
Wed
9 AM–4 PM
Thu
9 AM–4 PM
Fri
9 AM–2 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
9 AM–12 PM

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
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Restroom

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 Parkland Baptist Child Care 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
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C10PO0143
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
145 children
Address
1800 8th St SE, Winter Haven FL, 33880
County
Polk County
Website
Not listed
License issued
November 6, 1981
License expires
September 30, 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

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 11, 2023

    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, Counselor observed dust on the ceiling vents, window blinds, and window sea… | 35-11: The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspection, Coun… | 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 inspection, Counselor d…

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 13, 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 … | 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 Comments At the time of inspection, Counse… | 30-01: Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Comments At the time of inspection, C…

  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 23, 2024

    33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At …

  4. FindingMay '25

    May 6, 2025

    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, Licensing Specialist observed the transportation… | 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, …

  5. FindingSep '25

    Sep 3, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [ second Child Care Personnel signed for the physical inspection/visual sweep of the vehicle ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments At the time of in…

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 22, 2026

    07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed one of the three vans used for transportatio… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [ a spray bottles containing a chemical stored on a shelf in the restroom near the nursery classroom for children ages one and two years old. ], was not labeled as required… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At … | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments At t…

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 4, 2026

    45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Comments At t…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 1, 2026

    14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout th… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing… | 30-14: Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the classroom c…

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star15
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Parkland Baptist Child Care Center

Is Parkland Baptist Child Care Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Parkland Baptist Child Care Center holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0143, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 6, 1981. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

What are Parkland Baptist Child Care Center's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 9 AM–4 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Parkland Baptist Child Care Center care for?

Parkland Baptist Child Care Center is licensed for up to 145 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Parkland Baptist Child Care Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Parkland Baptist Child Care Center, 9 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.