Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.15
Riverbend Learning Center
2235 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
- License:
- C19SL0093
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 176
- License expiration:
- March 30, 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
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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Riverbend Learning Center from February 15, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 4, 2025 and involved child guidance.
Four later inspections, from June 17, 2025 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34952
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- 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.
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary policy. It was observed on the camera footage a teacher pulls a blanket out from underneath the child's head, resulting in her head hitting the floor, thus causing a red mark on upper cheek.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- One years old classroom, it was observed a ratio of 1 child care personnel for 11 children was observed. Resolved at the time of inspection 2 child care personnel were observed for 11 children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
- Report comments
- Child care personnel did not complete the training before returning to the industry. A.K 6/8/2019.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 training and support provided to staff regarding your disciplinary policies and how they interact with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from March 2025 where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policy. This question helps clarify how the center ensures staff members are fully trained and supported in maintaining these standards.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage classroom staffing to ensure that required ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted a time where the staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and adjusts staffing levels to stay in compliance.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2023 indicate a finding regarding staff training requirements. This question allows the director to explain the current oversight process for verifying staff credentials and training status.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and the center's operational practices. Understanding these channels can provide peace of mind regarding how the facility keeps families connected.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom environments and ensure high-quality care is being provided?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the director's approach to supervision and quality control helps parents understand how the center maintains its standards on a day-to-day basis. This provides insight into the center's commitment to ongoing professional development and oversight.