Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.29
RCMA Grove Pointe Child Development Center
129 Laguna Oaks Pl, Ruskin, FL 33570
- License:
- C13HI0137
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for RCMA Grove Pointe Child Development Center from March 6, 2024 through March 17, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved supervision.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33570
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.46
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 6, 2024February 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- While investigating the complaint allegations, Licensing Specialist observed that a child was left unsupervised in the bathroom. While conducting a walk-through checking ratio and supervision. In addition, the child mentioned in the complaint was unsupervised while toileting which was required based on her needs. According to the DCF Handbook Section 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. This was fixed when the teacher went to get the child who was walking out the bathroom and directed the child into their ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-15
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the renewal inspection Licensing observed that the childcare personnels did not complete required training for safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. According to the DCF Handbook Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed all rooms having chipped paint throughout the facility. The four-to five-year-old classroom had multiple walls that needed fixing and could be a potential hazard if children put the chipped paint in their mouth. The director stated, "that children are peeling the paint off." The three-year-old classroom has a wall on the left side that has a hole. Classrooms did not have a daily indoor inspection log. According to the DCF Facility Handbook- 3. Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the childcare environment is conducive to the healthy ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D (Section 10.4, numbers 4 and 5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograph infant crib placed under overcrowded bookshelf which had several toys stored, Liceining specialist witnessed toys falling from the bookshelf into the crib. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 25 Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Childrens toothbrushes were stored touching each other. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, B.2. (Section 12.2, number 7) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed toothbrushes stored next to each other without any top cover to prevent the toothbrushes from touching on another. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 25 Toothbrushes, towels, and wash cloths may not be shared. 2. Toothbrushes must be stored so that they cannot touch each other.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograghed changing table in infant restroom did not have any changing procedures post. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 37 Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing and around the play area] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograghed small playground area with little to no mulch in fall zone area. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 39 If the play area was approved by the Department prior to January 1, 2020, and does not meet the 6-foot fall/use zone requirement, then the facility must submit a written notification, including photographs and layout of the play area, to the Department prior to or on April 1, 2020, notifying its intention to continue to operate using the prior approved play area. However, if the permanent or stationary playground equipment is moved or replaced then the standard would apply, and 6 feet of use zone mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Training Transcript documenting an active Staff Credential Verification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograghed several staff files without social security and date of birth on file on form 5131. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 46 A copy of the Training Transcript for each credentialed childcare personnel must be maintained on-site at the childcare facility, in the employee personnel file and available for review by childcare licensing staff. Childcare facilities must maintain written documentation of credentialed personnels work schedules for a period of 12 months. Examples of written documentation are employee time sheets, personnel work schedules, and employment records.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-03
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 the current procedures in place to ensure children are always supervised during routine activities like toileting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection report mention a concern regarding supervision during toileting. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center ensures consistent oversight for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to maintain the physical environment and ensure that areas are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted concerns regarding facility maintenance and wall repairs. This question allows the director to explain the current process for identifying and addressing facility needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all sleep spaces for infants are arranged safely and kept free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted a concern regarding the placement of infant cribs near furniture. Asking about this helps clarify the current safety protocols for nap and sleep areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training, including specialized topics like safe sleep practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking and verifying staff certifications and training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in center policy?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about center operations.