Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.28
Bushnell Early Learning Programs
403 S Lincoln St, Bushnell, FL 33513
- License:
- C05SU0003
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 2:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sumter 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 inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Bushnell Early Learning Programs from January 10, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 24, 2025.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from April 22, 2025 through April 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 12 local median in Sumter County
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Report comments
- Physical environment log was not available at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C
- Report comments
- A first aid kit must be accessible and available to childcare personnel and at a minimum, must include 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present) 2. Adhesive bandages 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves 4. Cotton balls or applicators 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls 6. Adhesive tape 7. Digital thermometer 8. Tweezers 9. Pre-moistened wipes 10. Scissors 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes) 12. A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures Counselor reviewed First Aid Kit and advised staff to include soap, tweezers, and cotton balls or applicators.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have documentation of education on proper administering procedures. Technical assistance provided that prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures. Child care personnel will need to have documentation of training on file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the process for ensuring that staff members who administer medication are fully trained and have the required documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 noted that documentation of education on proper medication administration procedures was missing for some personnel. This question helps clarify how the center currently tracks and verifies that all staff are properly prepared for these responsibilities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the inventory and regular restocking of first aid supplies to ensure everything is always available?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicated that certain items were missing from the first aid kit at that time. Asking about the current restocking process helps parents understand how the facility maintains readiness for minor injuries.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily routine for checking the indoor and outdoor play areas, and how are those safety inspections documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2025 noted that daily safety logs for play areas were not available at the time of the visit. This question allows the center to describe their current practice for daily safety checks and record-keeping.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the daily activities and any developmental milestones observed during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and progress. Understanding the center's approach to updates ensures that families feel connected to their child's care throughout the day.
General question
What is your approach to supporting children as they transition between different activities or classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Smooth transitions are important for maintaining a calm and supportive environment for children. Learning about these practices helps parents understand how the center manages daily routines and supports emotional well-being.