Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.92
RCMA Bowling Green Child Development Center & School - Age
404 Bertha Fulse St, Bowling Green, FL 33834
- License:
- C10HA0513
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 2:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 88
- License expiration:
- June 1, 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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for RCMA Bowling Green Child Development Center & School - Age from February 21, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 30, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Six later inspections, from September 30, 2024 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 14 local median in Hardee County
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2.84
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
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 3/20/24 and the prior year was completed on 2/23/23. 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 4/23/24 and emergency preparedness drills were conducted on 8/31/23 (lockdown) and 3/28/24 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in May 2024. A fire drill was conducted on today's date with the CCR counselor present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child was given [a food pouch that contained ingredients that the child was allergic to] after the facility was notified of a food allergy by the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint inspection, the child listed on the supplemental was provided a food pouch containing oat and wheat after the facility had received documentation specifically restricting the child from consuming these ingredients. The child's file contained medical documentation stating exactly what the child could and could not have. The staff listed on the supplemental provided the child a food pouch containing oat and wheat and was negligent in reading the label before providing this to the child. The child was hospitalized as result of the negligence. This was completed at time of inspection as the incident has been resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-13
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that annual fire safety inspections are scheduled and completed on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. This question helps confirm that the administrative process for tracking these requirements is now up to date.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to verify food labels and allergy information before serving snacks or meals to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where a child was provided food containing an ingredient they were allergic to. Asking about current verification practices helps parents understand how the center manages dietary restrictions and staff training for meal times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about changes to their child's daily routine or care needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels is essential for parents to feel confident that their child's specific needs are being met throughout the day. This helps families understand how the center keeps them informed about their child's well-being.
General question
What is your approach to training new staff members on safety protocols and emergency procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process for new employees helps parents understand how the center ensures that all staff are prepared to maintain a secure environment. This provides insight into the center's commitment to consistent care standards.
General question
How often do you conduct internal reviews of your facility's records and safety documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular internal audits are a proactive way for a center to ensure that all required documentation remains current and accurate. This question helps parents understand the administrative oversight in place at the center.