Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.24
St. Helen's Head Start Center
3550 41st St, Vero Beach, FL 32967
- License:
- C19IR0043
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 68
- License expiration:
- April 12, 2027
Typical cost: $1,062 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,062 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $49.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Indian River 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 inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for St. Helen's Head Start Center from March 1, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 10, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 10, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from July 11, 2025 through March 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 32967
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024December 4, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024March 10, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Area rugs need to be cleaned inside of room.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled cloth diapers were not emptied into the toilet and placed in a securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, K Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Garbage can in the two/three-year-old classroom next to the changing table does not have a lid. This was corrected by a garbage can with a lid was placed inside of the classroom during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Personnel have not started the required training within 90 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The required hot water was not working in the hand washing sink in the facility onsite kitchen. Inspector informed the kitchen staff during the inspection who was present during the inspection of the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by January 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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]
- Report comments
- Children immunizations expired see supplemental form.
- Correction status
- Due by January 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Classroom #502 children's area rug is dirty and need to be cleaned, the high wall on the right near the north windows in classroom #503 need to be cleaned. The stated non compliances were shown to Mr. J and Director Ms. C during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [not currently operable, faucet have been removed from the sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- Hand washing sink in the kitchen is required and must be in operable condition by the due date or replaced. Director was informed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed a missing pedal on the red and black bicycle equipment on the playground and showed it to Ms. Jackson who was present. Children will not be able to utilized until repaired. Technical assistance regarding the large Spider Webb on the swing set top structure also shown to Ms. Jackson who will have maintenance to remove.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance provided on 11/3/22 regarding Bus#2 Fire extinguisher. Tag still showing punched 2021 March. Extinguisher need to be tagged for 2023 by the stated due date. Fire drill conducted with Licensing on today.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that diapering stations are equipped and maintained according to health standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified a need for improved equipment at a diapering station. This question helps parents understand the center's daily routine for maintaining sanitary conditions in changing areas.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping the facility clean and ensuring that high-traffic areas like rugs are regularly maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that facility cleanliness has been noted as a topic in multiple reports. Asking about current cleaning schedules helps families understand how the center maintains a tidy environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a gap in documentation regarding staff training timelines. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for onboarding and preparing new personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that kitchen handwashing stations remain fully operational for staff use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that the functionality of kitchen handwashing stations has been a topic in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's maintenance routine for food preparation areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report mentioned a finding related to expired immunization documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's system for keeping student health files up to date.
Related violations