RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center

WINTER HAVEN, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity89
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address1920 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33880

CityWINTER HAVEN, FL 33880

CountyPOLK

Phone8632955954

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM

Capacity89

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1920 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33880, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/1/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 205/1/2026

    20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (20-08)

    A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed an infant asleep in a crib wrapped in a swaddle that covered the childs arms restricting both the arms and legs. The specialist advised the provider that the swaddle used can not restrict the child. The specialist asked the staff to unwrap the swaddle to free the childs hands at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the swaddle used for children in care does allows for the child not to be restricted. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-01. View official inspection document (report eaaa89d7-d1ff-4a9a-82a6-7369a4567f33)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 405/1/2026

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-18)

    Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Comments: At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed medication stored in the infant classroom of albuterol for a breathing treatment. The specialist determined that the provider did not have documented training for the administration of the medicine for the child. The specialist advised that documentation of education on the proper administration procedures for administering the medication is needed to administer the medication for the individual child. TA was provided to ensure that the documented training is on file for Licensing to review by the due date. RECORD KEEPING Due: 5/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-01. View official inspection document (report eaaa89d7-d1ff-4a9a-82a6-7369a4567f33)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 4012/10/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-04)

    A medication, [epinephrin injection ], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Comments: At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the for a child in care not inside its original container with medication name, contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of medication, and medication direction. Technical assistance was provided that Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. This standard was brought back into compliance when the parent retrieved the medication. • RECORD KEEPING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-10. View official inspection document (report e459db0e-1b2f-4de5-a666-a87517f7b193)

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/18/2024

    23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)

    The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments: At the time of inspection, Provider failed to have an approved annual fire inspection completed by the local fire authority. The facility had a fire inspection completed on 10/7/24 and completed last year on 10/2/23. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that fire inspection is completed annually. This standard was brought back into compliance when fire inspection was completed. • Fire drills conducted 1/29/24, 2/22/24, 3/21/24, 4/29/24, 5/23/24, and 11/11/24. • A fire drill was conducted today in the presence of the licensing authority. • Fire extinguisher serviced September 2024. • Technical assistance was provided to ensure that emergency preparedness drills (lock down and inclement weather) are conducted prior to current licensing expiring. • The facility is closed for the season and the Child Care Personnel returned prior to the Children returning to care at the end of October. • FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report d389e0fd-0ecb-4d46-8f56-a8b6bb7565e1)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: WINTER HAVEN, POLK County
  • Capacity: 89
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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