Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.15
Foundations Academy of Port St. Lucie, Inc
2250 SE Walton Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
- License:
- X19SL0011
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 126
- License expiration:
- July 15, 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for Foundations Academy of Port St. Lucie, Inc from September 6, 2024 through April 20, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 6, 2024 and involved child guidance.
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
- 2
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34952
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.24
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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Video observation show a teacher sitting in a chair with children around her and the teacher bends over and slaps a child on the hand. The facility terminated the teacher.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not document an incident on the day that it occurred. The facility will document the incident on the same day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 38-03
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
What training and support do you provide to staff to ensure they use positive discipline techniques in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection report noted a finding regarding the use of physical punishment by a staff member. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center promotes positive guidance and maintains a supportive environment for children.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in April 2026 did not note any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for documenting and communicating accidents or incidents to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified a need for improvement in the timely documentation of incidents. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all accidents are recorded and shared with families promptly.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff supervision and performance monitoring to ensure that classroom standards are consistently met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how leadership monitors daily classroom interactions helps families feel confident in the center's commitment to consistent care and professional standards.
General question
What is your process for onboarding new employees to ensure they understand your center's policies and values?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center prepares its team to provide high-quality care and maintain a nurturing environment for all children.
General question
How do you encourage open communication between teachers and parents regarding a child's daily experiences?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between home and school is essential for building a strong partnership and ensuring parents are well-informed about their child's day.