Little Turtles Family Daycare
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL·Large Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CityPORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34983
CountySAINT LUCIE
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/17/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 0912/17/2025
09. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (09-08)
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 Comments: One staff was not in the home when Counselor arrived. Owner contacted staff member who reported at the home approximately ten minutes later. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 10. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 11. Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 12. Smoking on Premises FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 Not Monitored 13. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 14. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored 15. Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-17. View official inspection document (report e77c5131-5269-4e54-9e8b-261a165e03ce)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2712/17/2025
27. Emergency Procedures and Notifications FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (27-04)
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 Comments: An accident/incident report was not completed on the day of the accident occurred. The report was completed during this investigation. 28. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 Not Monitored 29. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 Not Monitored 30. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 Not Monitored 31. Documentation of Dispensed Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 Not Monitored CHILDREN'S RECORDS 32. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 Not Monitored 33. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-17. View official inspection document (report e77c5131-5269-4e54-9e8b-261a165e03ce)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 3412/17/2025
34. Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 (34-07)
Daily attendance records were not maintained for 12 months and/ or available for licensing to review. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, D Comments: There were no daily attendance records kept or available for licensing review ENFORCEMENT 35. Access to the Premises/ Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 Not Monitored 36. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 Not Monitored ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sherry Mcgahee Date: 12/17/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Julia Arguelles Date: 12/17/2025 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-17. View official inspection document (report e77c5131-5269-4e54-9e8b-261a165e03ce)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,188/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: PORT SAINT LUCIE, SAINT LUCIE County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Large Family Child Care Home
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