Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.55
- Local median
- 0.38
The Florida Center For Early Childhood Inc
6929 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287
- License:
- C12SA0194
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 76
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sarasota 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 inspectionDecember 16, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 16, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for The Florida Center For Early Childhood Inc from January 12, 2023 through December 16, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 13, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 27, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from May 19, 2025 through December 16, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 3
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 7 local median in 34287
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1
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 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
August 3, 2023April 30, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 30, 2024May 13, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 3, 2023April 30, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had an out of date health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had out of date immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- Camera footage from October 25, 2024 from the four years old classroom showed a teacher appearing to roughly handle a child. Video was reviewed on 10/31/2024 and teacher was terminated on 10/31/2024.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 63 - Access/Child Abuse or Neglect/Misrepresentation ss.
- Official code
- 63-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Citation(s) for a licensing standard violation was not posted with the license.
- Report comments
- The citations posted were from an inspection conducted in 2022.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising ss.
- Official code
- 01-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A teacher's personal bag was within children's reach. Bag was moved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguishers had an out-of-date certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Page 32-34)
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had an out of date physical exam.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had an out-of-date immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by May 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Playground all around needs better maintenance/daily keep up and an effort to collect equipment not in use or organization. Equipment rusting because water was not drained, wood splitting because equipment was not covered. All this equipment was at children reach an easy to access.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was not clean, free from litter, nails, glass or other hazards. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Playground had piles of what it seemed discarded or ready to be discard equipment breaking down due to the weather conditions and collecting water.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages
- Official code
- 21-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- No playground checklist in the facility
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages
- Official code
- 21-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills were not conducted and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drills documented June or July 2023
- Correction status
- Due by August 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Page 32-34)
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts.
- Report comments
- no environmental checklist in the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 40-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Sharp, broken and/or jagged edges were observed on the [playground] that pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children in the play area. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- equipment piled in the playground not in using condition (wood rotten and split due to been exposed to weather)
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 40-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director.
- Report comments
- The facility director left and now they have a new director that is also in the classroom as a teacher.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 43 - Credentialed Staff ss.402.305(3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(7)-(8), F.A.C. S. & rule 65C-22.003(7)-(8), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 43-07
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. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed ceiling tiles that were stained primarily in the entryway to the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have the fire extinguisher serviced and retagged timely. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the fire extinguishers were not serviced and retagged in a timely manner.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Page 32-34)
- Official code
- 33-06
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all children's health records and immunization forms are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that incomplete immunization and health examination records were noted in recent inspection reports. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 12/16/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to review the classroom environment and playground equipment to ensure everything remains safe and organized for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that concerns regarding playground maintenance and equipment safety appeared in multiple reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current daily oversight practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle staff training and supervision to ensure that interactions with children always meet your center's standards for care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from a past complaint review noted an issue regarding staff conduct. This question helps parents understand the current training and supervision culture at the facility.
- Context
- The staff member involved was terminated at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you manage your emergency preparedness drills and ensure that all safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, is maintained and certified?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that fire drill documentation and equipment certification have been topics of concern in past inspections. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current approach to emergency readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your typical approach for communicating with families about changes in center leadership or administrative updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that administrative requirements, such as posting citations or notifying authorities of leadership changes, have been noted in past reports. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about operational changes.
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