Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 1.54
RCMA Hopewell Child Development Center
100 Ernest E Sims St, Avon Park, FL 33825
- License:
- C10HI0532
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 155
- License expiration:
- September 13, 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
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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for RCMA Hopewell Child Development Center from January 11, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 10, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from April 14, 2025 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33825
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2.93
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
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse & Neglect form in their file. The staff signed one 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- At the time of the complaint inspection, video surveillance footage revealed two teachers interacted poorly with two different students. One teacher slapped a table several times and made a child cry as redirection to get her from climbing on a table; claiming to prevent her from hurting herself. The second teacher yanked an autistic child by the arms and slammed her down onto the chair during lunchtime because the child threw her plate of the table. The second child had superficial bruises/marks on her legs. The noncompliance was resolved because both teachers were immediately terminated from the facility. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The provider has no comment ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there were 9 ceiling tiles with water damage in the Blue Horse classroom, 1 ceiling tile in the Baby Bop classroom, 6 ceiling tiles in the Blue Clues classroom and 1 ceiling tile in the Pooh Bear classroom. TA was provided that all these ceiling tiles that are water damaged will need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
What training or support do you provide to staff to ensure they use positive guidance techniques when managing classroom behavior?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted concerns regarding staff interactions with children. Asking about current training helps families understand the strategies used to support a positive environment for all children.
- Context
- The staff members involved in the 2024 report were immediately terminated from the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility to ensure that all areas remain in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2024 identified a need for repairs regarding ceiling tiles. This question helps parents understand the routine maintenance schedule and how the center addresses facility upkeep.
- Context
- The facility was provided technical assistance to address these repairs during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required staff documentation and annual forms are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2025 show a finding related to the timely completion of annual staff forms. Understanding the current administrative process provides insight into how the center manages personnel requirements.
- Context
- The missing documentation was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about these practices helps families understand how the center keeps them informed.
General question
Could you describe how you supervise children during transitions between activities or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Supervision during transitions is a key part of maintaining a secure environment. This question helps parents understand how staff manage group movement and maintain oversight throughout the day.