Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.59
- Local median
- 0.28
Sunflowers Early Learning Academy
310 Barwick St, Wildwood, FL 34785
- License:
- C05SU0024
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- June 22, 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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Sunflowers Early Learning Academy from January 10, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 10, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of February 17, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from March 4, 2025 through May 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 12 local median in Sumter County
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 12, 2023May 14, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 6, 2024February 10, 2025Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist witnessed tears on the diaper changing pad in the 1 year old room. CCF is using paper liners on top of changing pad due to the issue. Technical assistance provided that when children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Paper liners are not impermeable. The diaper changing area will need an impermeable surface by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not commenced training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Child care personnel did commence training on 1/2/25. Technical assistance provided that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not commence required training prior to returning to the industry to bring them to compliance. Technical assistance provided that in the event an individual leaves the child care industry not in compliance with the training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she must comply with the training requirements described in this section, as well as any new training requirements that may have been added during the gap in employment in the child care industry prior to re-employment. Child care personnel, entered the industry on 6/12/24 and left on 9/18/24 without co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 in the Clearinghouse. Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, were not removed/added within the 10 day requirement. 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. The roster will need to be updat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 on file and will need one file by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Only 2 CPR certified staff present with 22 children. 3 CPR certified child care personnel is needed. TA provided to ensure facility has adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage for both on-site and on field trips. Facility will need to have another child care personnel complete CPR.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Incident report was not given to parent same day of occurrence. TA given to provide parents with an incident report same day for signature. Parent signed the incident report on 12/13/2023.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The name, address and phone number of persons authorized to retrieve the child was not included in the enrollment information. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, B
- Report comments
- The person that is picking up the children is not listed on the enrollment application. The updated enrollment form was received via email.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection the counselor observed the two preschool children on the supplement page did not have immunization records on file. Both children started on 12/06/2022. Provider will need to have the current immunization record on file prior to the children returning to school. Technical assistance was provided regarding the provider ensuring they have the immunization record for all new preschool age students within 30 days of their start date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During this inspection the counselor observed the two preschool children on the supplement page did not have student health records on file. Both children started on 12/06/2022. Provider will need to have the current student health record on file prior to the children returning to school. Technical assistance was provided regarding the provider ensuring they have the student health record for all new preschool age students within 30 days of their start date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
How does the center manage the background screening roster to ensure all staff records remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection show the facility was asked to update its employee roster in the state clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining accurate staff documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring diaper changing areas are maintained with the appropriate materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted a need to ensure diaper changing surfaces are impermeable. This question helps clarify how the center ensures sanitation standards are met daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff meet required qualifications.
Related violations
General question
What is your procedure for keeping student records, such as health and immunization forms, organized and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining organized student health and immunization records is essential for the health and safety of all children in care. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important documents for new and existing students.
General question
How do you communicate with families if an incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding incidents helps build trust between families and the center. Understanding the center's policy for sharing information ensures parents know what to expect if an issue arises.