Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 1
Grow Early Learning Wauchula Center
604 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
- License:
- C10HA0511
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 131
- License expiration:
- December 14, 2026
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 inspectionApril 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Grow Early Learning Wauchula Center from April 10, 2023 through April 8, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 3, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of January 2, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 4, 2025 through April 8, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33873
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 11, 2023December 9, 2024Inspection 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization record in their file. 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 January 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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: 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 year's date. The current year was completed on 11/1/24 and the prior year was completed on 10/13/23. Technical assistance was given to the provider as a reminder that an approved fire inspection must be completed on or before the prior year's date. The last fire drill was conducted on 11/27/24 and an emergency preparedness drill (weather) was conducted on 10/31/24. No lockdown drill has been completed yet this licensing year. The provider was given technical assistance that a lockdown drill needs to be completed prior to the license expiring. The fire extinguisher ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental was missing a 5131 form in their file. The provider completed the form while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had lived outside the state of Florida within the past 5-years and was not included with the original screening. (previous state is not an NFF state). Technical assistance was given to the provider to initiate a resubmission including the staff's prior state(s) prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation of abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date. Lastly, a copy of the spreadsheet for out of state checks was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use/reference.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all children's files in binder 1 and observed none of the children had page 1 of the enrollment application, only page 2. The provider stated they thought only page 2 was required. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the parent/guardian complete page 1 of the enrollment application prior to the due date for all children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service. ] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2. • TA: FSC advised provider to complete new updated background screening on child care personnel who has had a 90-day break in service by due date. •
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- 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. TA: FSC advised provider that childcare personnel must complete by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 you use to ensure all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that background screening documentation, including out-of-state registry checks, has been an area where the center needed to update its files during recent inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage staff background screening requirements to ensure all necessary forms and clearances are on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that background screening documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple inspections, and this question helps understand the current administrative process for maintaining these files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for monitoring and updating children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that a child's immunization record had expired, and this question helps clarify how the center tracks these dates to keep records current for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency and fire safety drills are conducted and documented throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection indicate a need for better tracking of annual fire inspections and specific emergency drills, and this question helps understand the center's current scheduling practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to verify that new staff members have completed all required training and professional development courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation for required staff training was previously missing, and this question helps clarify how the center verifies and tracks staff compliance with training standards.
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