Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.37
- Local median
- 0.37
YMCA Charlotte Harbor Early Learning Academy
22416 Glass Ln, Punta Gorda, FL 33980
- License:
- C20CH0034
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 303
- License expiration:
- October 4, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Charlotte 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for YMCA Charlotte Harbor Early Learning Academy from February 2, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 12, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of September 26, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from September 22, 2025 through May 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 10 local median in Punta Gorda
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.35
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 9, 2024September 12, 2025Inspection 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff member who had completed the DCF training did not complete additional DEL School Readiness trainings. The facility was given 14 days to complete the requirement per the School Readiness handbook. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the School Readiness handbook Section 3.2.Aa and 3.2.C 2. Licensed School Readiness providers and any other SR provider type may complete: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) Child Growth and Development (6 hours) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child's file did not have a current Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. The Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance from the handbook. Section 7.2, 7.2 Student Health Records 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 th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Age 2 ] group was inadequate in that [a teacher left the classroom without verifing the other teacher was present]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The director reported that one of the staff left the classroom to fill her water cup after motioning to the second staff in the room. When the staff returned to the classroom a few minutes later, the second teacher was not present. The issue was resolved promptly as the staff was in the classroom and supervising the two-year-old children in the classroom. The Director advised the staff was spoken to at the facility about the supervision of students. The Directors will continue to monitor teachers, staff, and provide trainings on proper supervision and communication within the classroom within hours of operation It is noted the facility has a zero-tolerance policy. The Licensi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the counselor observed two staff record did not have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Report comments
- A staff member admitted they did not follow the facility's discipline policy and procedures. The facility director and administrator provided documentation that the staff member was counseled on what is the appropriate contact. Technical assistance was provided from the handbook 2.8. B. The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, there was no signed incident report. The Administrator stated they called the parent promptly about the incident. However, a form from the facility with the information was not provided to the parent. The (LS) reviewed this requirement with the Administrator. Technical assistance was provided from the handbook Section 6.4 B. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Reviewed 24 staff records. This noncompliance triggered a full routine inspection. At the time of the inspection, 19 staff member did not have a current C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, that was signed annually. The forms had been signed by the staff more than a year before the date of inspection. Provided technical assistance from the handbook Section 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requiremen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 steps taken to ensure that staff members are always present and actively supervising children in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2024 noted a finding regarding classroom supervision. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight of children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are familiar with and consistently follow the written discipline and expulsion policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection report indicate a finding where personnel did not follow the facility's written discipline policy. This question allows the director to explain how they train and monitor staff to ensure these policies are applied correctly.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required health and safety training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that training documentation has been a repeated topic in recent reports. This question provides an opportunity to hear about the systems in place to keep staff credentials up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health records for children are collected and kept current upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 identified a finding regarding missing student health examination forms. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for maintaining accurate health records.
Related violations
General question
Can you walk me through the center's daily routine and how you communicate with parents throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule and communication flow helps families feel comfortable with the center's transparency and how they keep parents informed about their child's day.