Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.73
- Local median
- 0
Okeechobee Children's Academy
1811 SW 2nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974
- License:
- C19OK0001
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 98
- License expiration:
- December 27, 2026
Typical cost: $1,213 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,213/mo
Median daily rate: $56.00 (Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Okeechobee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Okeechobee Children's Academy from April 5, 2023 through March 16, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 4, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of November 21, 2025.
Three later inspections, from November 18, 2025 through March 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34974
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.25
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 2 recorded violations.
April 22, 2025November 4, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 28, 2023November 4, 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [9] group was inadequate in that [1]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed that the three years old teacher was not supervising the children. The teacher has no control of the children. The children were running around and climbing the wall. On 10/29/2025, Another child slammed the door on child left middle finger causing it to have a compound fracture. Child needed reconstructive surgery on her finger because of this.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed the bathroom at the facility was not clean. The provider cleans the bathroom at the time of the Inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The window paint is coming out in the one-year-old classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not provide shade.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed a gap that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director removed the leftover food on the counter and place it in the refrigerator.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed in the Infant classroom bottle was not labeled with child's first and last name. The Director labeled bottle with child first and last name.
- 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swingset on infant/1 year old playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Need to ensure there is a resilient surface of at least 6" deep under swing area on small playground. Ensure all areas of playground where a fall may occur has proper depth of resilient surface and rake/move mulch, as needed. Director purchased bags of mulch immediately and had it laid in needed areas during the inspection - corrected at time of inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A child was not complying with a request to sit at the table for breakfast and a teacher "grabbed" the child by the arm to assist moving to the table. Facility policy states that spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. Teacher was immediately suspended from caring for children upon facility learning of the incident.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility was using a cart to transport plated food from one building to another across a sidewalk in the parking lot. At time of initial visit the food was being taken uncovered on the cart. Facility was able to devise a way to secure the food and cover the entire cart while transporting the food outside to the other building Photos of the cart cover are attached in the file
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Report comments
- Two staff have submitted application and documentation to apply for staff credential and are waiting for response from credentialing unit
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
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 all play areas are fully secure and monitored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection noted a gap in the fencing that could allow children to exit the play area. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the facility maintains secure boundaries for children.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or daily practices do you use to ensure active supervision in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 identified a concern regarding the level of supervision in a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the current approach to keeping children engaged and supervised.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are fully aligned with your policies on positive child guidance?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection noted an instance where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policy. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center supports and monitors staff behavior.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking and maintaining the condition of the facility and outdoor equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show repeated findings related to playground equipment and shade. Asking about the maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain consistent cleanliness and repair standards throughout the building?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2025 indicate recurring concerns regarding facility cleanliness and repairs. This question provides insight into the center's current approach to facility upkeep.
Related violations