Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 1
Island Of Adventure Child Care Center
1258 W Main St, Wauchula, FL 33873
- License:
- C10HA0514
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 103
- License expiration:
- August 6, 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 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Island Of Adventure Child Care Center from January 25, 2023 through April 23, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 25, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 24, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 17 local median in 33873
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 28%
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 30, 2024November 18, 2024March 25, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024July 30, 2024March 25, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: in the girls bathroom, the top of the sink cabinets doors is missing part of the top and wood is exposed • in the dining area, multiple tiles were observed broken • Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/relace the cabinet doors and replace all broken tiles in the dining area prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the lighting throughout the facility was checked. Multiple light fixtures were observed out/partially working. The rooms measured: In the rear classroom, the lighting measured between 5.03 - 20.3-foot candles. • in the kitchen, the lighting measured between 1.67 - 7.59-foot candles. • Technical assistance was given to the provider to add brighter bulbs, fixtures or additional lighting in the classrooms with brighter lighting to ensure the facility maintains 20-foot candles in all areas.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the first right classroom, rear classroom and left rear classroom had lighting over the reading/homework/painting or other close work areas that measured between 24.4 - 37.2-foot. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the lighting with brighter bulbs or add additional lighting to ensure the areas measure a minimum of 50-foot candles prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the white plastic picnic table had 2 sections of the seat area that were broken on the ends. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace or remove the table prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a torn changing mat in the 3-year-old classroom. Technical assistance was given to the provider to replace the mat prior to the due date and was reminded that the mats must be impermeable and cleaned/disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [a green cushion was observed torn.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a green cushion in the classroom occupied by the children that was torn. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove or replace prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the following: a) multiple active ant piles • b) a pile of rock located near the gate on the inside of the playground • c) a broken clear plastic storage tote for toys that had sharp edges • Technical assistance was given to the provider to treat the ant piles, remove or replace the plastic storage tote and remove or fence off the area with rock so the children cannot access prior to the due date. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider to sand/paint the red and yellow slide and also the jungle gym as they have rust.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the multiple ceiling tiles that were stained/possible water damage. Also, 2 ceiling tiles on the right side of the facility were leaning down and not secured to the ceiling. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the ceiling tiles prior to the due date. Lastly, the licensing specilaist observed a section of missing plaster near the door leading to the playground that was not within reach of the children. Technical asssitance was given to the provider to patch the area.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed missing electrical outlet covers in the 2 classrooms. The provider installed the covers placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. Technical assistance was given to the provider to ensure outlet covers are installed at all times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed in the girls' bathroom had a light fixture that was partially out and the lighting measured 6.50 foot candles. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair/replace the light bulbs/fixture prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed an active ant pile on the playground. Also, along the side fencing were vines that contained sharp thorns. Additionally, a vine was growing in the ground near the shed that also had thorns. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove the vines prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed the fencing had multiple areas where the fence has become un-attached from the top rail. (closest to the building and also near the shed). Also, a hole was observed near the shed that measured 5 inches. Technical assistance was given to the provider to re-attach the fencing to the top pole and fill in the hole prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, information obtained revealed the facility allows children of age groups 4 and older watch YouTube programs that are not educational. The shows include, Huggy Wuggy and Shiloh Bros. The noncompliance was resolved due to the facility not watching programs during the commencement. The provider is advised to ensure that all media use is educational or physical activities for 30 mins or less daily for child 2 years and older to maintain compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
No recorded violations in this report
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/outdoor checklist. A sample daily checklist was reviewed with the provider and a copy emailed on today's date for use going forward. The provider was reminded that indoor and outdoor 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 May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined 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 year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
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 daily process for checking the facility and playground to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report noted the need for electrical outlet covers to be properly maintained. Asking about the daily safety check process helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors the environment for potential hazards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance of indoor furniture and equipment to ensure items remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report identified a torn cushion in a classroom. This question allows the center to explain their routine for inspecting and replacing worn or damaged indoor furnishings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current approach to keeping the outdoor play area clear of hazards and well-maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that outdoor play area maintenance has been a repeated topic in multiple reports. This question provides an opportunity to hear how the center currently manages playground safety and upkeep.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all classrooms maintain the appropriate lighting levels for the activities the children are doing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that an inspection found certain areas of the facility did not meet lighting standards. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains proper lighting for reading and other close work.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that diaper changing stations are kept in good condition and meet all sanitation requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the condition of a diaper changing mat. This question allows the provider to explain their current practices for maintaining sanitary and intact changing surfaces.
Related violations