Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 0.37
Open Arms Of Fort Pierce
2015 S 13th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- License:
- C19SL0143
- 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:
- 203
- License expiration:
- August 17, 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
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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 11, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Open Arms Of Fort Pierce from April 11, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved transportation.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34950
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023December 12, 2024August 5, 2025April 9, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 1, 2024December 12, 2024March 27, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 7, 2024August 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [second signature for 4/8/2026.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The transportation log was missing the required second signature for 4/8/26. The log was corrected during the inspection with the completion of the second signature and technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [signature of the driver on 7/29/25 and second staff signature on 7/30/25.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The missing required signatures for 7/29/25 and 7/30/25 were completed during the inspection on today by the Asst. Director- completed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Personnel present did not have their literacy completed by 4/2025. see supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Larger playground rubber surface has holes that need to be repaired, Director informed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One driver could not find their physical during the inspection and the other notated driver physical expired 9/14/24. The facility cannot transport any children until the required documents have been sent to the office of licensing by Monday 12/16/24.
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Classroom storage rooms have peeling paint and need to be repainted. VPK A classroom sink is full of liquid and will not drain. This need to be corrected by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Electrical outlet for the light switch in the VPK B restroom is broken on the left side and need to be repaired by or prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Several personnel did not have the required 5131 form in their files, technical assistance provided with the staff left in charge - This noncompliance was rectified by the forms being completed during the inspection -see the confidential form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Twos Classroom] group was inadequate in that [Teaching Staff was unaware a child was left alone in the classroom during outdoor playtime.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Please see complaint notes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No incident report was completed. Technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Four-year-old classroom green baseboard lining has peeled back from the wall and observed peeling paint inside of the classroom. The door towards the knob is black and need to be cleaned, cabinet pull out drawer is missing and need to be repaired. Playground slide equipment have had peeling paint and need to be painted. Director will have these items repaired and painted by the due date stated for renewal.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [18 (2) year old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [18 (2) year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection no available staff was available inside of the building due to staff being out for their lunch breaks. Current staff in charge pulled the one extra one year old teacher to assist in staff to child ratio in the two-year-old classroom. This ratio was placed into compliant by the Teacher being placed into the classroom. Technical assistance provided with the onsite staff in charge. 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ... [truncated]
- 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
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- No credential Director - Facility have been previously placed onto a Provisional License on 3/26/24 until 9/25/24. Facility must have a credential Director by the stated date. The Director once obtain Licensing documents must be submitted to the Licensing office for review.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the second or first sweep on the following dates.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The following dates were missing signatures for the required sweep of the transporting vehicle. 6/7/23; 6/15/23; 7/5/23; 7/10/23; 7/12/23 and 7/13/23. The Director signed those dates during the inspection in which placed violation back into compliance. Technical assistance provided with the Director to ensure the (2) required different signatures are on the transporting log. Inspector reviewed the transportation logs 1/2023 to July /2023. Ms. Z showed the inspector how the driver activate and deactivate the transporting alarm after parking the vehicle. See supplemental form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Children's Train playground equipment on the Toddler's playground have rusted and need to be repaired or removed by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
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
What steps are currently in place to ensure that all transportation logs are fully completed and signed by staff as required?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that transportation logs have occasionally been missing required signatures, including a finding in April 2026. This question helps clarify the current process for verifying log accuracy before and after transporting children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the April 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the training and oversight process for ensuring all staff members are aware of supervision requirements during outdoor activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted a concern regarding supervision during outdoor playtime. Asking about current supervision practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains consistent oversight of children in all areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track background screening documentation for all employees to ensure files are always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2024 indicate that some required background screening forms were not on file at that time. This question helps parents understand the administrative procedures the center uses to maintain compliance with personnel file requirements.
- Context
- The documentation was completed during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for identifying and addressing facility maintenance needs, such as playground surface repairs or building upkeep?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2025 show recurring findings related to facility repairs, including playground surfaces and general building maintenance. This question allows the director to explain how they proactively monitor and address the physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain current with their required professional development and literacy training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 identify instances where staff training or credential documentation was not fully up to date. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing staff education and administrative oversight.
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