Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 1
Happy Campers Playcare & Learning Center Inc
213 N Florida Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
- License:
- C10HA0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- March 24, 2027
Typical cost: $721 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$721/mo
Median daily rate: $33.26 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hardee 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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Happy Campers Playcare & Learning Center Inc from March 7, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of July 16, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33873
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 3.43
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 7, 2024February 26, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 19, 2025February 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 7 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff sign a new form prior to the due date. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior years date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the facility failed to have the annual fire inspection completed on or before last years date. The current year was completed on 1/26/26 and the prior year was completed on 1/7/25. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved and passed fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior years date. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/4/26 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/4/26 (weather) and 1/15/26 (lockdown). Note: the provider does emergency drills every month along with the fire drills. The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in December 2025. A fire drill was conducted with the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of annual refresher training on the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to review with the staff and document the training prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually.
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental only had an immunization history in their file and has been enrolled more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain form DH 680 from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental was missing a health record in their file and had been enrolled more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a current form from the parent/guardian prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [a second sweep signature on 1/26/24.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed transportation logs and observed on 1/26/24, the facility was missing a second sweep signature. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that: Prior to transporting children by vehicle, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: a. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; b. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle inter ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed all of the facility's transportation vehicles. The vehicle with tag #NTZ-X45 alarm system activates, however, no audible siren. horn or other audio alarm activates that can be heard from 500 feet. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the alarm repaired/replaced prior to the due date. The provider had her mechanic come to the facility while the counselor was still present and repaired the system. That places the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a daily indoor checklist. A sample daily indoor checklist was reviewed and emailed to the provider on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log and any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the fire extinguisher located in the transportation vans with tag #'s NTZ-X45 & QXM-G47 was rated at 1A:10BC. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain a tagged and inspected fire extinguisher rated at a minimum of 2A10BC prior to the due date. The provider was also reminded that the fire extinguisher needs to be mounted permanently in the event of a collision. The last fire drill was conducted on 2/29/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 2/28/24 (weather) and 12/26/23 (lockdown) The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in December 2023. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment and rock climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the swing set on the larger playground did not have sufficient mulch located underneath. (areas measured 3 - 4 inches). Technical assistance was given to the provider to add more mulch prior to the due date. A suggestion was given to the provider to add a border around the equipment to assist with containing the mulch and was reminded that if a border is installed, it must extend 6 feet away from the equipment in all directions. Note: the provider stated a delivery of mulch was canceled due to the city blocking the driveway on the day it was to be delivered. The provider has some mulch onsite, but was unable to be spre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
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
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 process your team uses to ensure that all required transportation logs and safety checks are completed for every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that there were previously concerns regarding vehicle alarm functionality and the completion of required transportation logs. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages vehicle safety and documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center stay on top of the annual fire safety inspections and ensure all emergency equipment is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and fire safety documentation have been identified as topics in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking these important safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure everything remains current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that health and immunization recordkeeping has been a recurring topic in recent years. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that all children's health documentation is complete and up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the annual training and documentation requirements for your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection show that some staff personnel files were missing required annual documentation. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining staff records.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is currently due by 7/16/2026.
Related violations
General question
What does a typical day look like for the children in your care, and how do you balance structured activities with free play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily routine helps families determine if the center's structure aligns with their child's needs and developmental stage. This question provides insight into how the staff organizes time and keeps children engaged throughout the day.