Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.28
Abundance Of Joy Learning Center Phase II
116 E Belt Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513
- License:
- C05SU0074
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 33
- License expiration:
- March 29, 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
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 inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Abundance Of Joy Learning Center Phase II from February 13, 2023 through March 2, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 14, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of October 28, 2025.
Two later inspections, from October 23, 2025 through March 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in Sumter County
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 16, 2023October 14, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024February 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed child listed on supplemental had an expired immunization form. Technical assistance provided that all children must have a current immunization form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Technical assistance provided that all staff have a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually on file.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that there was not a Form 5131 on file for the staff listed on supplemental. Technical assistance provided that a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, must be on file for all employees.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the staff listed on supplemental had outdated Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character forms on file. Technical assistance provided that the most recent version of the Attestation of Good Moral Character form is the July 2024 version. Once the individual has re-attested to the new version, they will not need to re-attest until a new version is adopted in rule.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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 completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed the Early Literacy training within timeframe. Staff must to complete the Early Literacy training within a year of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not begin introductory training within 90 day timeframe. Child care personnel will need to commence training by the due date. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff: 11 - 2-1 yoa, 9-2 yoa, ratio corrected when another teacher arrived
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired 9/1/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired 9/15/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by November 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a board of the steps and a board on the porch are decaying. This area children utilizes going out to the playground and for fire drills. (photos were taken and forwarded to providers email). Counselor discussed with provider to maintain the facility and that the facility should be in good repairs, free from broken and rotten boards and areas of the facility which is a safety hazard to children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 [cracks, holes in swing and picnic table, playhouse has green substance]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed hole in swing seat with jagged edges, holes in picnic table with jagged edges, playhouse with blue top has green substance that needs to be cleaned and sanitized. Technical assistance was given to Provider to maintain all outdoor play equipment free from cracks, holes and keep toys cleans from dirt/grime.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired on 1/13/2023 and 1/20/2023
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 all staff background screening documents are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that some staff files contained outdated attestation forms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and updates these required documents for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that child health and immunization records remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization documentation current has been a recurring topic in reports from 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to share how they manage these important files for all children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and verify that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate instances where documentation for required staff training was not fully up to date. This question provides an opportunity to understand the center's current system for tracking staff professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent supervision and staffing levels throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages staff-to-child ratios helps families feel confident that their children will receive consistent attention and care. This is a standard part of evaluating any childcare environment.
General question
How often do you conduct internal reviews of the facility to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility maintenance is important for creating a comfortable and well-kept environment for children. Asking about these routines helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing upkeep.