Growing And Learning Academy, Inc
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address907 SE Bywood Ave, Port Saint Lucie FL, 34983
CityPORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34983
CountySAINT LUCIE
Phone7728781755
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity76
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium4
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907 SE Bywood Ave, Port Saint Lucie FL, 34983, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34983
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/22/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 097/22/2025
09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (09-02)
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Plan of scheduled activities was not followed in the school age summer camp room. TA given to the director the plan activity must be followed at all time. Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 5eb87091-fcb2-4fa6-b1e5-91da0d781f86)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 157/22/2025
15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (15-05)
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility failed to post the room capacity in the enclosed picnic area. TA was given to have posted room capacity posted at all times. Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 5eb87091-fcb2-4fa6-b1e5-91da0d781f86)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 197/22/2025
19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (19-02)
A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained in the 3-year-olds room. Completed at time of inspection, childcare staff moved mats. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 5eb87091-fcb2-4fa6-b1e5-91da0d781f86)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 237/22/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-10)
The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility's emergency evacuation plan was not posted in school age room. TA given that emergency plan must be posted at all times. Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 5eb87091-fcb2-4fa6-b1e5-91da0d781f86)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 237/22/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-16)
The written record of the emergency preparedness drills was incomplete and did not include the following [No fire drill during May and June ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: No fire drill was conducted during May and June of 2025. TA was given to Director to conduct fire drill on a monthly basis. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 5eb87091-fcb2-4fa6-b1e5-91da0d781f86)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 337/22/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR] Comments: Childcare personnel did not complete the required 10 in-service training. TA was given to Director that 10 hr training must be completed during the fiscal year July 1 to June 30. Due: 7/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 5eb87091-fcb2-4fa6-b1e5-91da0d781f86)
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
$973/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PORT SAINT LUCIE, SAINT LUCIE County
- Capacity: 76
- Type: Child Care Facility
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