St. Helen's Head Start Center
VERO BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3550 41st St, Vero Beach FL, 32967
CountyINDIAN RIVER
Phone7725674347
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:30PM
Capacity68
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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3550 41st St, Vero Beach FL, 32967, VERO BEACH, FL 32967
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/10/2025
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 123/10/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Area rugs need to be cleaned inside of room. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 3c1c6b8b-5ab9-4a5c-b55f-f26f38988329)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 303/10/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-11)
Soiled cloth diapers were not emptied into the toilet and placed in a securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, K Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Garbage can in the two/three-year-old classroom next to the changing table does not have a lid. This was corrected by a garbage can with a lid was placed inside of the classroom during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 3c1c6b8b-5ab9-4a5c-b55f-f26f38988329)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 333/10/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: Personnel have not started the required training within 90 days of hire. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 3c1c6b8b-5ab9-4a5c-b55f-f26f38988329)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 2412/4/2024
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-09)
The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: The required hot water was not working in the hand washing sink in the facility onsite kitchen. Inspector informed the kitchen staff during the inspection who was present during the inspection of the kitchen. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report a4f94110-3c0c-4fbe-af68-7bf8b3bc5fab)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4112/4/2024
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Children immunizations expired see supplemental form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report a4f94110-3c0c-4fbe-af68-7bf8b3bc5fab)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/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: VERO BEACH, INDIAN RIVER County
- Capacity: 68
- Type: Child Care Facility
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