Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.15
Carousel Academy Of Pt. St. Lucie Inc.
1633 SE Lennard Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
- License:
- C19SL0112
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- June 12, 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 inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Carousel Academy Of Pt. St. Lucie Inc. from January 6, 2023 through April 28, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 11, 2024 and involved health or food records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from January 9, 2025 through April 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34952
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023January 3, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B
- Report comments
- Staff did not cover hair while preparing food. The individual covered her hair after it was brought to her attention.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- A Teaching Staff member has not completed her 40 hours childcare training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[The signature of the person who conducted the drill. Time to clear. Comments.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- Director completed the form (December 2023 Fire Drill) at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E
- Report comments
- Classroom Three E v acuation Plan was not posted. Assistant Director located the plan and posted it.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring staff follow food preparation hygiene standards, such as wearing proper head coverings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from September 2024 noted an instance where staff did not wear proper head coverings while preparing food. This question helps clarify the current training and oversight practices to ensure these hygiene standards are consistently met.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required childcare training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 identified that a staff member had not completed the required 40-hour introductory training. Asking about this helps parents understand the current system for tracking and verifying staff certifications.
- Context
- The correction was completed by the specified due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that emergency evacuation plans are always clearly posted and that fire drill records are fully documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show that emergency preparedness, specifically regarding evacuation plan postings and fire drill documentation, was a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for maintaining these safety records.
- Context
- Later inspections have been completed without these findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily schedules helps parents feel connected to their child's experience and ensures transparency in care.
General question
What is the center's approach to supporting children as they transition into new classrooms or age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the transition process provides insight into how the staff manages changes in care environments to help children feel comfortable and secure.