Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.22
Peppermint Patti's Academy Inc
2306 S 39th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
- License:
- C19SL0039
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 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:
- 113
- License expiration:
- February 15, 2027
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,382 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,382/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $63.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Lucie 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 inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Peppermint Patti's Academy Inc from January 19, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 2, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34981
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.45
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.
January 16, 2024January 27, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 11, 2024June 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]
- Report comments
- The Toddler classroom have several dark spots on the area rug and the classroom rug. The rugs need to be cleaned or replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
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 Toddler classroom wall have peeling paint and need to be painted.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Driver's signature for 1/26/26 afteroon]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver did not have their signature on 1/26/26 afternoon transportation log. Thu was completed during the inspection, with the Driver signing the log.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver did not have in their file during the inspection the Driver's required physical.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Scissors, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures, Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation van #3 first aid kit was missing the digital thermometer, first aid guide and scissors during the inspection of the vehicle with the Driver.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- #41 - #42 Reviewed (6) toddler files, no newly enrolled. Children with expired immunizations see confidential form.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Inside of the portable classroom the dual light switch plate near the back door had a switch missing - leaving an empty hole on the plate. Staff repaired this by placing masking tape over the hole during the inspection until a new plate is installed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Two sets of electrical outlets inside of the portable classroom on the north and south classroom wall did not have the required covers. Pictures taken and reviewed with the owner who had (4) covers placed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed chemicals inside of a spray bottle that was not labeled and accessible to the children by being stored at the hand washing sink inside of the portable classroom. Technical assistance provided to the teacher who resolved the noncompliance during the inspection by discarding the chemicals in the sink and the office staff Ms. V. came and removed the bottle from the sink area. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, inclu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The restroom inside of this portable classroom toilet was broken and observed the toilet lid leaning on the side of the restroom wall. Inspector took pictures and reviewed them with the owner during the inspection. This must be repaired by the stated due date or prior. 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- Several staff did not have the required fire extinguisher training in their files nor on their DCF Transcripts in which is required within 30 days of hire. The stated training needs to be complete by the due date to continue the renewal process of the facility license.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection of the transporting vans #1 first aid kit is missing tweezers, digital thermometer and bottled water. Van #2 is missing scissors, tweezers and the digital thermometer. Technical assistance with the driver & owner informing that the water is for the first aid kits and not for drinking purposes. The missing items need to be placed into the kits by the stated due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Several children were missing their Immunization record. See the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Several children were missing there Physicals in their files. See the supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- #41 - #43 Reviewed all (30) of the Infant's and Toddler's children files. Several children had expired or missing Immunizations - see supplemental form. Provider will provide the documents by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Several children did not have their required Physicals in their files - see supplemental forms. Provider will provide the documents by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 process for ensuring all drivers have their required medical documentation and training up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection indicate that a driver was missing required medical approval documentation. This question helps confirm that the center now has a reliable system for tracking and maintaining all necessary driver certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that transportation logs are consistently completed and reviewed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a missing signature on a transportation log. Asking this helps parents understand the current oversight practices for daily transportation record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for monitoring and securing cleaning supplies or other hazardous materials in classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2024 identified an instance where cleaning materials were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols for storing potentially harmful items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are the facility's physical environment and maintenance needs, such as wall repairs or rug cleanliness, currently managed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings related to facility maintenance and cleanliness, including reports from 2024 and 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively identifies and addresses repairs or cleaning needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that emergency kits in vehicles are always fully stocked and ready?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2026 show that first aid kits in transportation vehicles were occasionally missing required items. This question helps clarify the current routine for checking and restocking these essential safety supplies.
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