Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 1.75
RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center
1920 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- License:
- C10PO0154
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 89
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center from April 28, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 1, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of May 25, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 33880
Compared to 36 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 27%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.69
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 10, 2025May 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant asleep in a crib wrapped in a swaddle that covered the childs arms restricting both the arms and legs. The specialist advised the provider that the swaddle used can not restrict the child. The specialist asked the staff to unwrap the swaddle to free the childs hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the swaddle used for children in care does allows for the child not to be restricted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-08
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication stored in the infant classroom of albuterol for a breathing treatment. The specialist determined that the provider did not have documented training for the administration of the medicine for the child. The specialist advised that documentation of education on the proper administration procedures for administering the medication is needed to administer the medication for the individual child. Due date was provided to allign with the facilitys schedule prior to the last date of operation before closure for the summer. TA was provided to ensure that the documented training is on file for Licensing to review by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [epinephrin injection ], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the for a child in care not inside its original container with medication name, contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of medication, and medication direction. Technical assistance was provided that Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
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 inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 10/7/24 and completed last year on 10/2/23. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when fire inspection was completed. • Fire drills conducted 1/29/24, 2/22/24, 3/21/24, 4/29/24, 5/23/24, and 11/11/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Fire extinguisher serviced September 2024. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drills (lock do ... [truncated]
- 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
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 explain the current process for ensuring staff are fully trained and documented to administer specific medications for children in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that documentation of education on proper administration procedures was not available for staff administering medication. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains training records for medical care.
- Context
- The center was provided a due date of 5/25/2026 to align documentation with their schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your current practices for selecting and using sleep gear, like swaddles or sleep sacks, to ensure they meet safety recommendations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show a finding regarding a sleep sack that restricted an infant's movement. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current approach to safe sleep practices.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all medications brought to the center are in their original containers with the required labels?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 and May 2026 indicate that medication storage and labeling have been topics of discussion. Asking this helps parents understand the current protocols for handling prescription items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping emergency preparedness documentation, such as fire safety inspections, up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from November 2024 noted that the facility did not have a current annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains compliance with safety requirements.
- Context
- The standard was brought back into compliance when the fire inspection was completed.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and any updates to center operations. Consistent communication is a key part of a supportive partnership between families and the provider.