Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.37
Dora's Center Of Learning, Inc.
1905 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- License:
- C19SL0176
- 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, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 33
- License expiration:
- January 22, 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
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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Dora's Center Of Learning, Inc. from January 17, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 29, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34950
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 16, 2024April 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [February and March 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Licensing Specialist did not observe any fire drills conducted for the months of February and March 2026 on the facility log.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Licensing Specialist reviewed all (7) VPK childrens files and did not observe any immunizations on the following childrens files that are listed on the confidential page immunization. TA provided with the Director.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Licensing Specialist reviewed all (7) VPK childrens files and did not observe any physicals in the childrens files that are listed on the confidential page. TA provided with the Director.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 45.7 Background screening was not completed: CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 45.7.1. Every five years after the initial screening. The five-year re-screen is required for all childcare personnel. Licensing Specialist observed Directors background screening expired 3/29/26. TA provided with the Director.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility is licensed to serve [33] children. A total of [34] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the walk through of the facility there were (34) children present. This was resolved by several parents picking up their children during the inspection and technical assistance provided with the Director.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-01
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
- Report comments
- The Director credential expired. See the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- #41 - #42 Reviewed (12) (A-K) children files - no newly enrolled. Children had expired immunizations that need to be updated by the due date. See the supplemental form. Technical assistance with Ms. P in the Director's absence.
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 required two sweep names.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The transportation log for today 4/18/23 did not have the required two staff signatures conducting the sweep, this was done during the inspection. Technical assistance provided with the Driver and the Director during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver failed to log the children off of the transporting vehicle once arriving to the facility with the school age students. This was completed during the inspection by the Driver.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[March fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The Director did not have the March 2023 required Fire drill. The drills are required to be done monthly and each month the facility is operable. The facility will conduct a drill this week. Technical assistance provided with the Director.
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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
- During the inspection of the classrooms, the VPK class did not have the required classroom capacity posted. Director posted the capacity on the classroom wall during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher inside of the classroom did not have the required Level II Background screening in file. The Director dismissed the teacher from the facility until the required screening have been conducted. See supplemental
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 process for ensuring all staff background screenings remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that a staff background screening had expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure they stay current.
- Context
- The record indicates this was due for correction by 4/29/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for ensuring that transportation logs are fully completed and verified by staff during arrivals and departures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted findings related to transportation log documentation. Asking about the current practice provides insight into how the center ensures these safety protocols are consistently followed.
- Context
- The report notes this was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track required health documentation, such as immunizations and physicals, for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding missing or expired immunization and health examination forms. This question helps understand the current administrative steps taken to keep these important records accurate and complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are fire drills scheduled and documented to ensure they occur consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted that certain monthly fire drills were not documented on the facility log. This question allows the director to explain the current system for scheduling and recording these drills.
- Context
- The record indicates this was due for correction by 5/15/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to monitor daily attendance to ensure the number of children in care stays within the licensed capacity?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from early 2026 noted an instance where the number of children present exceeded the licensed capacity. Asking about current monitoring practices helps parents understand how the center manages group sizes.
- Context
- The report notes this was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations