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Children's Emporium

2141 SE Lennard Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

License:
C19SL0074
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
163
License expiration:
October 22, 2026
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

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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Children's Emporium from January 10, 2023 through June 11, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 11, 2026.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34952

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.15

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
11%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.24

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.

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]
Inspector notes
Licensing Specialist observed in the playground, monkey bar is rusting, swing set chain rusting and rubber surface has holes need to be repair.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
Child care personnel did not complete 40-hour Introductory child care training.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-01
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [Child was found alone at the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Child was found alone at the playground after she was dropped off to the daycare. The staff was not aware child was outside of the building. The child was left unattended for 3-5 minutes before staff arrived on the playground to get child. The children will be always escort by an adult.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [Parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The parent did not sign the incident report. The facility will provide the incident report to parent for signature.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
View official 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 (Section 9, number 4) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Observed at the facility video, Child care personnel grab the child and throw the child on the floor at the playground. The child care personnel are no longer working at the facility.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-03

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

Can you walk me through the current procedures for ensuring children are always supervised while they are on the playground?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2024 inspection report noted an instance where a child was found alone in the outdoor play area. Asking about current supervision protocols helps parents understand how the center ensures children are monitored at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members are fully trained in your disciplinary policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from February 2024 included a finding regarding staff adherence to written disciplinary policies. This question helps parents learn about the current training and oversight processes for personnel.
Context
The staff member involved in the incident is no longer employed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain your playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from May 2026 noted that some playground equipment needed repairs. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps the environment in good condition.
Context
A follow-up inspection on June 11, 2026, did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for ensuring that all new staff members complete their required introductory training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from May 2026 show a finding related to the completion of introductory training requirements for personnel. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff training compliance.
Context
A follow-up inspection on June 11, 2026, did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that parents are fully informed and involved when an incident occurs at the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from August 2024 identified an instance where documentation for an incident was missing a required parent signature. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center communicates and documents important information.
Related violations