Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.14
- Local median
- 1.17
Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center, Inc
841 S O Mul La Oee Dr, Sebring, FL 33870
- License:
- C10HI0063
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands 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 inspectionApril 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center, Inc from July 9, 2024 through April 23, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 23, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from March 30, 2026 through April 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
9 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33870
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 19, 2024March 24, 2025July 18, 2025March 24, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 24, 2025July 18, 2025November 17, 2025March 24, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 19, 2024March 24, 2026Inspection 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not start DCF training within 90 days of employment/industry start date. The staff started courses in Part 1 and Part 2 prior to beginning working and has not tested within her first 90-days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff schedule a test and maintain documentation of the test prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had expired 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.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 13 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.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed the staff listed on the supplemental was no longer employed at the facility and was still listed as active on the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
- 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 complete Early Literacy training within 1 year of their industry start date. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a TV sitting on a bookshelf in the school age classroom that was not mounted permanently and was accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount to the wall and ensure the cord is also covered and mounted securely or remove from the classroom prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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: Near the entrance of the fenced in area with the oak trees, there is a tattered/torn mat • The picnic table has multiple areas where the wood is separating or not in good repair • Near the corner of the fence where the pots & pan are hanging, there is an area of exposed concrete at the fence pole • The window near the school age classroom has a torn screen accessible to the children • Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove or replace the mat, replace the bad wood on the picnic table or remove from the playground, cover or remove the exposed concrete at the fence pole and repair/r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- 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 completing the required 10-hour annual in-service hours for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date and document on the in-service form. Lastly, technical assistance was given to the provider that these hours cannot be used towards this years' in-service hours.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 13 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 year's date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2025
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
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of February 2025.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's fire drill log and observed the facility failed to conduct a fire drill during the month of February 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider to conduct a fire drill prior to the due date and was reminded that fire drills must be completed monthly while children are in care. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/14/25 and an emergency preparedness drill was conducted on 10/4/24 (weather). The fire extinguisher(s) were last tagged in December 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff start/complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 11 staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have an employment application in their file. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have the staff complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a complete file onsite available for review. (only documents in file were CPR/1st aid and a training certificate). The provider printed a file 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 - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all 10 staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed a new form while the licensing specialist was present placing the facility back into compliance for this standard. The provider was reminded this form must be signed annually on or before the prior year's date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- 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 and 2 other staff had incomplete 5131 forms. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- 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 that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
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 your current process for keeping staff background screening and employment rosters up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in March 2026 identified a need to update the facility's employee roster in the state clearinghouse system.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and ensure that all staff members complete their required training and annual in-service hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across recent reports where documentation for required staff training or annual in-service hours was missing or incomplete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you approach routine maintenance and safety checks for the outdoor play equipment and classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted several areas in the outdoor play area and classroom that required repairs to ensure they remained in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all required personnel documents are maintained and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 indicate recurring challenges with maintaining complete and current personnel files, such as signed annual forms and employment applications.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages communication helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience and aware of who is caring for them.