Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.11
- Local median
- 0.54
Luv N Hugs Learning Center III
305 E Fountain St, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
- License:
- C05LA0218
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- July 15, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Luv N Hugs Learning Center III from March 14, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 10, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34731
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 28%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 20, 2026April 14, 2026June 12, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024February 20, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 13, 2026April 14, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024June 3, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 20, 2026April 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed green discoloration and build up on the exterior wall outside in play area and was in need of cleaning.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed multiple areas of the facility to be in disrepair, including chipped paint, wall trim detached from walls, and damaged flooring throughout the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed deteriorated wooden landscape boards bordering the playground area. Several boards were broken, and exposed nails were observed protruding from the wood creating a potential risk of injury to children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [raised wooden board sticking out and exposed nails]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a raised wooden board on the playground equipment and several exposed nails protruding from the play equipment. The observed conditions create a risk of injury to children using the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On 4/13/2026 when incident occurred it was determined that the infant room was out of ratio (1:2/infants, 4/1s) Ratio Observed on 4/14/2026: 2:8 (2/infants, 6/1s) 1:6 (1s) 1:5 (3s) 1:10 (3/2s, 7/3s) 1:10 (4s)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant/one year old] group was inadequate in that [children were left unattended in the room, which is a violation of required supervision and safety regulation]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the incident, supervision in the infant group was not adequately maintained, as children were left unattended. This lapse contributed to a child being scratched by another child. Staff must ensure continuous supervision to reduce the risk of harm.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During a ratio check in the three-year old classroom, the counselor observed cardboard boxes stored next to the sink. Upon inspection, the sink was not leaking; however, water was observed leaking from the area near the sink, and the floor was saturated, creating a safety hazard. The counselor instructed the director to remove all children from the room until the source of the leak is repaired and the area is completely dry to ensure a safe environment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Infant] group was inadequate in that [Child care personnel were in an adjacent room with another infant, and a wall obstructed their view of the infant who remained in the other room.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed that there were two infants present, one in each adjoining area. At the time of the incident, child care personnel were in one area changing crib sheets while the other infant was secured in a bouncer in the adjacent area. Due to the partial walls and the layout of the open walkthrough, the line of sight was obstructed, preventing child care personnel from maintaining direct visual supervision of the infant in the bouncer.Technical assistance provided regarding Standard 4.1 Supervision, emphasizing that it is a safety concern when child care personnel are unable to maintain direct visual supervision of a child at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- In the two-year-old classroom, the counselor observed that sections of the flooring were lifting and coming up from the surface, creating a potential tripping and safety hazard.In the one-year-old classroom, the counselor observed that one spot on a shelf was torn and that the wall protective strips were coming apart in some areas, posing a safety concern.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Cribs, playpens, play yards, other napping and sleeping bedding being used by a child was not placed a minimum of 18 inches away from window blinds, draperies, or any window treatment/cover that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The counselor observed that the cribs were placed directly next to each other and were not spaced the required 18 inches apart.Technical assistance was provided, noting that cribs must be spaced at least 18 inches apart. Child care personnel separated the cribs, resolving the issue at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that staff have not completed their annual bloodborne pathogen course.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [mixed group of 6 children that include infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [mixed group of 6 children that include infants] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Infant and toddler room observed out of ratio during ELC visit. TA given to stay ratio and capacity all times. At the endo of ELC visit both classes were back into ratio. See supplemental for ratios observed on 02/12/2026 by ELC and 02/13/2026 by DCF/ELC.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [5] based on 35 square feet and [7] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Toddler room observed out of capacity during ELC visit. TA given to stay within capacity all times. At the end of ELC visit toddler room was within capacity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Staff have not commenced trainings within due date. Staff must commence 40 hr training within 90 days of employment
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The driver's, listed on the supplemental, did not include an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Technical assistance provided that for the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file. This will need to be completed by 2/20/25.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel, listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance provided that a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. This will need to be on file by 2/20/25.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel, listed in the supplemental, in the Clearinghouse. Technical assistance provided that the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. This will need to be updated by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not complete the required safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome within 30 days of hire. They will need to complete the safe sleep course by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child(ren), listed on the supplemental, will need to have a current immunization on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 mixed group of Infant and 1 year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 mixed group of Infant and 1 year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A 1 year old child was transferred to other room within ratio and capacity. TA given on regards ratio rules for mixed group that involves infants and 1 year old children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate instances where the required number of staff for the children present was not met. Asking about current practices helps understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure compliance with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children are always under direct visual supervision by staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted concerns regarding the continuous supervision of children. This question allows the director to explain the current approach to maintaining active and direct oversight of all children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all cribs and sleeping areas are set up according to safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 identified a concern regarding the placement and spacing of cribs. Discussing this topic helps clarify the current procedures for maintaining a safe sleep environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for identifying and addressing facility maintenance needs or repairs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection report mention findings related to the physical condition of the facility. Asking about the maintenance process helps parents understand how the center ensures the environment remains in good repair.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that all staff complete required training and professional development is essential for maintaining a high-quality care environment. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative oversight and commitment to staff preparedness.