Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.24
EOC - Dodgertown Head Start
4350 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967
- License:
- C19IR0051
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 20
- License expiration:
- June 22, 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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for EOC - Dodgertown Head Start from January 18, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 15, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of June 13, 2025.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from May 20, 2025 through May 19, 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
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 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
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two Immunizations records were expired. Provider will work with parent to obtain updated immunizations records.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Due to discipline policy not being followed child received a scratch on their arm. See complaint summary. This standard was corrected by the teacher being removed from this classroom and the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Several children did not have their updated Immunizations onsite in the files - see the supplemental form.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 training and support provided to staff regarding the center's disciplinary policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted a finding regarding compliance with written disciplinary policies. Asking about staff training helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent and positive guidance practices for all children.
- Context
- The facility reported that the staff member involved in the 2023 incident was removed from the classroom and the facility at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all children's immunization records are kept up to date and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2025 indicate a finding where some immunization forms were not current. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps the center takes to maintain accurate health documentation for all students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families when it is time to renew important health or immunization documents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show instances where immunization records were found to be expired. Understanding the center's communication process helps parents know how they will be notified to keep their child's records current.
Related violations
General question
What is the typical daily routine for children in your program, and how do teachers balance structured activities with free play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps parents determine if the program's structure aligns with their child's developmental needs and temperament.
General question
How does the center handle transitions between activities, such as moving from playtime to mealtime or naptime?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about transition management provides insight into how teachers maintain a calm and organized environment throughout the day.