Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.17
Dalton Learning Center
2655 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
- License:
- C19SL0147
- 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, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- November 13, 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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Dalton Learning Center from February 7, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 7, 2024 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 7, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Eight later inspections, from March 11, 2024 through June 2, 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
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- 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 11 local median in 34953
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
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
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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
- The facility has two returning staff did not complete the child care 40-hour introduction training.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility is licensed to serve [19] children. A total of [25] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 1, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility currently VPK classroom was observed with 25 Kindergarten students.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- VPK classroom the capacity not posted.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed a cup with water and a cell phone in the diaper changing area. The Child care personnel remove the items at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- One years old classroom, the sippy cups brought from home were not labeled. Resolved at the time of inspection, the Director labeled sippy cups with the child's first and last name. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from February 2024 noted that some staff members had not completed required training before returning to their roles. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains staff training compliance.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since the 2024 report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to keep the diaper changing area clear of personal items and ensure it remains a dedicated space for hygiene?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 observed personal items stored in the diaper changing area. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains sanitation standards in infant care areas.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff manage labeling personal items like sippy cups to ensure each child always has their own belongings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2023 indicated that some sippy cups brought from home were not labeled. This question helps parents understand the center's current routine for tracking individual child items.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor classroom capacity to ensure the center stays within its licensed limits throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2023 noted a discrepancy regarding the number of children in a classroom compared to the licensed capacity. This question helps parents understand how the center manages group sizes and enrollment limits.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures they are informed about how the facility operates.