Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.25
Little Turtles Family Daycare
1031 SW Bayshore Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
- License:
- L19SL0006
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- October 23, 2026
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
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 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Little Turtles Family Daycare from March 30, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 17, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34983
Compared to 34 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.03
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were not being adequately supervised in that [Staff to child ratio was not met. There was one staff with 12 children]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6, G, H, I, L
- Report comments
- One staff was not in the home when Counselor arrived. Owner contacted staff member who reported at the home approximately ten minutes later.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 09 - Supervision
- Official code
- 09-08
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident, incident or an observed health related sign or symptom on the day it occurred. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, D
- Report comments
- An accident/incident report was not completed on the day of the accident occurred. The report was completed during this investigation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Emergency Procedures and Notifications
- Official code
- 27-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance records were not maintained for 12 months and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, D
- Report comments
- There were no daily attendance records kept or available for licensing review ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-07
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
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate a finding related to staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center manages supervision and staffing levels today.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in April 2026 showed no issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What system do you use to track daily attendance for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that daily attendance records were not available for review. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation for all children.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in April 2026 showed no issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the documentation process when an accident or incident occurs involving a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 mention a finding regarding the timely documentation of incident reports. Understanding the current process for reporting and record-keeping provides clarity on how the center communicates health or safety events to families.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in April 2026 showed no issues.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear communication routine helps families feel connected to the daily experience of their child. This question allows parents to learn how the center shares information and manages expectations.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning and following your center's safety and supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center trains and supports its team provides insight into the consistency of care. This question helps parents see how the provider ensures all staff are prepared to maintain a secure environment.