Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 0.36
Little Sharks Learning Center
507 10th St, Port St. Joe, FL 32456
- License:
- C14GU0002
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 50
- License expiration:
- August 5, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Gulf County.
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 inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Little Sharks Learning Center from July 23, 2025 through June 25, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 10 local median in Florida
Compared to 9,543 Florida facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.91
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 6, 2025June 25, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 6, 2025March 13, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 6, 2025November 20, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Cleaning supplies were stored under the sink in the hall bathroom, which is accessible to children. There was no lock on the cabinet. Cleaning supplies were moved back to kitchen, out of childrens reach, where they are normally stored. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The closet door in the classroom was broken off the tracks and propped in the closet where children could have access to. The closet door was removed from the classroom before this report was submitted. Picture proof sent by owner to licensing counselor.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Children cups brought from home were not labeled with first and last name as required. Correction was made at inspection; the staff labeled the cups.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [two-year-old room] group was inadequate in that [the child left the porch and went into the courtyard, then ran to the front bushes.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A staff member brought the child back inside and they are no longer using the porch to play since it is not screened in.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection and by email, counselor informed by owner that facility no longer has a credentialed director. T/A: Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by ref ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that an infant was not being held for bottle feeding. T/A: Meal time Supervision: Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair. Corrected - staff member removed the infant from infant seat and held for bottle feeding during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that provider did not have a current and complete vaccination record for pet canine on site to show that vaccinations were up to date. General Health and Safety Requirements T/A: Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 21 may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent fl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Provider stated 28 children are enrolled, all files were monitored during the inspection. During the onsite file inspection, counselor observed that not all children enrolled had a current immunization record on file for review. Immunization Records N/A: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Provider stated 28 children are enrolled, all files were monitored during the inspection. During the onsite file review, counselor observed that not all children enrolled had a current health physical on file for review. Student Health Records TA: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examina ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 describe the current process for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps confirm that safety measures are consistently followed.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to enhance supervision protocols to ensure children remain in designated areas at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a concern regarding a child leaving a play area. Discussing current supervision routines provides insight into how staff maintain visibility and safety for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required vaccination and health records for children are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 show that some children's immunization and health examination records were not current. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the facility manages these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current policy for ensuring that all staff members in leadership roles hold the required director credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection noted that the facility did not have a credentialed director at that time. Asking about this helps clarify the current leadership qualifications at the center.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines, such as feeding schedules or the use of personal items like cups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the facility handles daily care routines and communication ensures that parents feel comfortable with how their child's individual needs are met throughout the day.