Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.37
Bloom Academy Harborside
4334 Laura St, Punta Gorda, FL 33980
- License:
- C20CH0088
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 84
- License expiration:
- June 6, 2027
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
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 inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Bloom Academy Harborside from February 1, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 2, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 18, 2026 through May 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 10 local median in Punta Gorda
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- 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.
May 20, 2025January 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. The Licensing Specialist 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant classroom] group was inadequate in that [the teacher witnessed a one and a half year old child pushing on a window screen and turned her back away from the child when the child fell out of the window.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On January 23, 2026, GOC1 reviewed a video of the infant classroom from December 11, 2025, which showed an open window approximately one foot off the floor. There was a one and a half year old standing and pushing on the screen of the window. The teacher saw the child pushing the screen and turned her back away from the child when the child fell approximately 3 feet through the screen and out the window onto concrete. Technical assistance was provided to the new director to ensure that for the safety of the children in care the window remains shut during operational hours.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- On January 23, 2026, GOC1 reviewed a video of the infant classroom from December 11, 2026, which showed a one and a half year old child standing next to an open window, pushing on the window screen and falling out of the window. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the window stays shut when children are in care to alleviate the potential for harm to the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parnet's signature, the date the parents signed nor a notation as to why the parent's signature and date are not on the report. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On January 23, 2026, GOC1 monitored an accident / incident report from December 11, 2025, for the infant classroom. The accident / incident report did not have the parents signature, the date the parent signed nor a notation as to why the parents signature and date are not on the report. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that accident / incident reports are filled out completely with the parents signature and date or a notation as to why the signature and date are not on the report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 Licensing Specialist observed one staff record didnt have documentation of completing Literacy training within 12 months of the date of employment in the child care industry. The Licensing Specialist 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 the time of the inspection, the counselor observed one child's file did not have a current Student Health Examination within 30 days of Enrollment. 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 the Student Health Examination for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 procedures in place to ensure constant supervision of children in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a concern regarding the supervision of a child in the infant classroom. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center maintains active oversight of children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members are up to date on their required early literacy training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 show that the facility has been cited more than once for missing documentation regarding required staff literacy training. This question allows the director to explain how they now track and verify staff training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are accident and incident reports processed to ensure they are fully completed and shared with parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from January 2026 noted that a past incident report lacked the required parent signature and date. Discussing this process helps parents understand how the center ensures clear communication and documentation following any minor accidents.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for conducting routine safety checks of the physical environment, such as windows and doors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2026 mention a concern regarding a window safety issue. Asking about regular environment checks helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure setting for children.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the transition process for new children to ensure all health and enrollment records are complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Ensuring that all health records are current is a standard part of enrollment that helps the center provide appropriate care. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to keep student files organized and compliant.