Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.09
Children's Choice Academy
1051 E Oak St, Arcadia, FL 34266
- License:
- C12DE0036
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- September 23, 2026
Typical cost: $975 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$975/mo
Median daily rate: $45.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning DeSoto 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 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Children's Choice Academy from January 5, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 22, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 19, 2024.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Eight later inspections, from February 20, 2024 through May 21, 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
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- 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 5.5 local median in 34266
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.06
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
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Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- Reviewed staff file and observed staff member started the training on 4/28/2022 ( over 1 year) and has not completed the Introduction Course. Provided technical assistance to the Director: the introduction course must be completed within 1 year of starting the training. The training must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [1 infant 25 school age] children is required. A ratio of [0 zero] child care personnel for [1 infant 1 school ager] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility was out of ratio, in that there was an infant in a classroom with no staff and a school ager in a classroom with no staff. During the inspection, additional childcare personnel had arrived at the facility, so that the infant teacher was able to go to her classroom with the infant and the school ager joined the teacher in the infant room bringing the facility back into compliance with their ratio, therefore this is being marked as resolved during the time of the inspection. Ratios (First Observation) 0:1 Infant 1:5 One Year Olds 1:10 Four Year Olds 0:1 School Ager (12 Years Old) 1:6 Two Year Olds Ratios (S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Infant and also a school ager] group was inadequate in that [The infant was alone in a classroom and the school ager was alone in other classroom, neither had direct supervision. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- While at the facility, Child Care Regulation observed that childcare personnel did not provide direct supervision for an infant, as the infant was alone in the classroom, in a bouncy seat that was placed in a pack and play. A teacher who was caring for a group of 5 one-year olds advised that she is supposed to be in the infant room with the baby (3-month-old), however was not in the classroom with the infant because the one-year-old teacher was running late. The teacher advised that the infant arrived around 6:30AM and that the one-year-old teacher normal arrives at 7:00AM. The one-year-old teacher arrived approximately 10 minutes later (7:13AM) and the infant teacher/floater ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that an infant was placed in a bouncy seat that was placed in a pack and play, with a blanket. During the time of the inspection, staff took the infant and bouncy seat out of the pack and play and both were placed on the floor of the infant room, therefore this is being marked as resolved. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, a child in the two year old classroom was sleeping in front of the exit door. Children must never be in front of the exit door while sleeping. The child was moved during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-05
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
Can you walk me through the current procedures for ensuring infants are always in a safe sleep environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from April 2023 where an infant was found in a sleep space with items that could pose a risk. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep practices today.
- Context
- The issue was noted as resolved at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or early morning hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2023 identified a moment where the center was out of ratio. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing plan and how they manage coverage to keep ratios correct.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children are always under direct supervision, even when they are the only ones in a classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2023 noted an instance where direct supervision was not provided for children in separate classrooms. Understanding the current supervision policy helps parents feel confident about how staff monitor all areas of the facility.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that nap time arrangements keep exit areas clear and accessible at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 noted a child sleeping in a location that blocked an exit. This question helps parents understand how the center currently organizes sleep spaces to maintain safety and access.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone completes their necessary courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2024 noted that a staff member had not completed the required introductory training. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff are fully qualified.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in May 2026.
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