Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.59
- Local median
- 0.5
Little Hearts Child Care
1637 E New York Ave, Deland, FL 32724
- License:
- C07VO0182
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 87
- License expiration:
- February 8, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia 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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Hearts Child Care from January 19, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 26, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 32724
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024September 26, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 24, 2025June 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024January 24, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [areas on the playground that are required to meet the fall zone requirements.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the playground inspection, both playground areas were observed to be in need of mowing and the mulch around several areas of the equipment was depleted leaving exposed dirt. It was reported to the Licensing Specialist that mulch has been ordered. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 38-39 that: D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 18 employees. All 18 employee records were reviewed. One newly hired employee, KC, lived out of the state within the last 5 years and an out of state abuse hotline check was not completed. The facility will need to complete an out of state check and submit the results to licensing for review. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 52 that: F. The employer/owner/operator must send a request for a search of each states child abuse and neglect registry if the individual has lived outside the state of Florida in the preceding five years. Visit www.myflfamilies.com/backgroundscreening, click on the National Records Request link to obtain the instructio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's fire extinguishers were last inspected on 12/24/2023. The facility will need to have all fire extinguishers inspected. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 27 that: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Director was unable to find the monthly monitoring report for the playground. The Director completed the form today during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 38 that: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 18 employees. All 18 employee records were reviewed. One employee, GP, has been at the facility for over 90 days and has not completed the new SR pre services training. The School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook states on page 7: b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ? Child Development in the School Readiness Program; ? Health ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 70 children enrolled. All 70 children's records were reviewed. One child has been at the facility for over 30 days and has an expired student health exam. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 60 that:7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Heal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- There are currently 16 employees. Counselor reviewed all 16 employee records. One employee, HP, left the child care industry without being in compliance with the DCF training requirements and did not complete the training prior to returning to work in a child care facility. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 43 that: 4.3 Break in Service A. In the event an individual leaves the child care industry in compliance with training requirements and returns to the industry either at the same or a different child care facility, he or she will be given 90 days to comply with any new training requirements established during the gap in employment in the child care industry. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
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]
- Inspector notes
- There are currently 16 employees. Counselor reviewed all 16 employee records. Two newly hired employees, HP and CB, needed a resubmission of their background screening prior to employment, and it was not completed. The resubmission was completed during the inspection and the Director was informed that the employees were not allowed to be left alone with the children until the updated background screening results have been received. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: C. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 14 employees. Counselor reviewed all 14 employee records. One employee, AB, has been in the child care industry for over a year and has not completed the Early Literacy training requirement. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 40-41 that 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be do ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 14 employees. Counselor reviewed all 14 employee records. One employee, SM, has a cleared background screening but had a 90-day break in service. A re submission should have been completed prior to the employee returning. The Provider will need to do a re-submission on SM. SM cannot be left alone with children until the re-submission clearance is received. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 53 that: C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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 all new staff members have their background screening documentation completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show instances where background screening documentation was incomplete for new personnel. This question helps clarify current office procedures for verifying that all required background checks are fully processed and on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the maintenance and safety checks for the outdoor playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that playground ground cover was not maintained to required standards. This question allows the director to explain the current schedule and process for monitoring playground safety.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on 2026-06-29.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to tracking and ensuring that all staff members stay current with their required professional training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training requirements were not met on time. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors training deadlines and ensures staff compliance.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that all student health records and immunization forms are kept up to date for every child enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping student health records current is essential for the safety and well-being of all children in care. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for tracking these important documents.
General question
Could you describe the routine for conducting and documenting emergency preparedness drills at the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular emergency drills are a vital part of maintaining a safe environment for children. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center prepares for and practices safety protocols.