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Loving Hearts Child Care Center

227 N Old Corry Field Rd, Pensacola, FL 32506

License:
C01ES0235
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
50
License expiration:
June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,057 - $1,062 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,057 - $1,062/mo

Median daily rate: $48.80 - $49.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Escambia County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Loving Hearts Child Care Center from February 16, 2023 through June 12, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved staff training.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 7 local median in 32506

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
3%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
21%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.43

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
Report comments
Facility did not have a credentialed director from 11/13/25- 6/9/26. Facility was issued a provisional license o 5/13/26 that expired on 11/09/2026. Facility is now in compliance; provider obtained a current credential on 6/9/26. A. Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Correction / follow-up note
One employee (listed on supplemental sheet) has not completed the 40-hour introductory training requirement. The employee began training on 03/18/2022 and should have completed the training by 03/18/2023. Employee will complete training by 04/30/26. Provider will send the employees updated transcript to licensing via email. The employee should not be working until they are in compliance. DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
Correction / follow-up note
One employee (listed on supplemental sheet) has not completed the 40-hour introductory training requirement. The employee began training on 03/18/2022 and should have completed the training by 03/18/2023. Employee will complete training by 03/27/2026. Provider will send the employees updated transcript to licensing via email. DCF CCF Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The facilities vehicle annual inspection, completed by a mechanic, expired in March of 2025. Provider will have an inspection completed by a mechanic and send it to license specialist by 6/30/2025. Vehicle will not be in use to transport children until inspection is done.
Correction status
Due by June 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The playground directly out of the school agers classroom was seen with litter, trash, and a cigarette bud on the ground. The playground behind the busses was seen with a loose board that had a screw hanging out of it, the loose board was around the border of the yellow car/train. The provider will have both playgrounds cleaned up and free of any littler or other hazards by July 30th, 2025, and may send pictures to licensing specialist via email.
Correction status
Due by July 9, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
5 children's immunization records are expired and/or missing. Provider will receive the needed immunization records and send pictures via email to license specialist by 7/9/25. Children's names are listed on the supplement sheet.
Correction status
Due by July 9, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
3 children did not have an updated student health form (physical). Provider will have the updated physical forms and sent to license specialist via email by 7/9/25. Children's names listed on supplemental sheet.
Correction status
Due by July 9, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
5 children did not have enrollment forms in their files. Provider will have parents complete the enrollment form and send pictures to license specialist via email by 7/9/2025. Children names listed on the supplemental sheet.
Correction status
Due by July 9, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed a non-operable seat belt buckle on the Ford vehicle in the second to last seat on the passenger side. Childcare personnel will have the buckle fixed by 2/27/25. Per DCF CCF section 25.5 : Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file).
Correction status
Due by February 27, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
Official code
08-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed two sippy cups in the one-year-old room not labeled. Childcare personnel labeled them at time of inspection. Per DCF CCF handbook section 39.5 (B): B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The cook was not wearing head covering while preparing food.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-13
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Report comments
The bus listed on the supplemental page had non-operational bus alarm. The Director will have the alarm repaired; an onsite reinspection will be conducted to verify compliance by July 14, 2024.
Correction status
Due by July 14, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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]
Report comments
The outdoor play area has various area's littered with brambles, tree limbs, sticks and leaves in need of disposal/clean up. The wooden framework securing the resilient surfacing was split exposing nails which could pose a hazard to the children. One of the gates exiting the playground was partial open , the gate was latched at the time of the inspection. The green monkey bars has peeling and rusting paint which has began chipping which could pose a hazard to the children. There is a gap on the side of the patio facing the playground greater than 3 inches which needs to be sealed to avoid a crawlspace for animal's. Photo's were obtained for the licensing file. A onsite reinsp ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
Report comments
The facility failed to maintain the employee roster in the clearinghouse. Instructional tutorials were emailed to the Director in order to maintain compliance. The roster will be updated and compliant by 03/17/2023. Compliance will be verified in office by viewing a copy of the roster.
Correction status
Due by March 17, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Could you describe your current process for ensuring all vehicles used for transportation receive their required annual inspections?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that the center has been noted for issues regarding annual vehicle inspections and safety equipment, including seat belts and alarms, during past inspections.
Context
The provider was required to ensure vehicles were inspected and safety equipment was functional following these reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicates that staff training requirements, including director credentials and introductory training, have been a recurring topic in recent records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the process for maintaining and updating student health and immunization records for all children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that keeping complete and current health and immunization files has been a repeated area of focus for the center.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your routine for checking the play areas to ensure they remain clean and free of any potential hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection indicate that hazards such as litter and damaged equipment were previously identified in the outdoor play area.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines, such as labeling personal items brought from home?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center handles daily organizational tasks helps parents know what to expect regarding communication and the care of their child's personal belongings.