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RCMA Belle Glade Child Development Center

20 Carver St, Belle Glade FL, 33430

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Gold SealVPKHead StartSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation CommissionFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity150 children

Overview

About Us

RCMA Belle Glade Child Development Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 150 children in Belle Glade, Florida. The program has served Belle Glade families for over 28 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), federal Head Start, Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting RCMA Belle Glade Child Development Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C15PB0168

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingApr '23

    Apr 18, 2023

    05-04: Infant(s) less than one year of age was/were observed to be commingled with children two years of age or older. Comments Observed (1) 1 year old comingled with (5) 2 years old and (4) 3 years old in t… | 18-05: The following interior areas of the facility were observed to not be clean and sanitary: [AC vent]. Physical Facility [SR] Comments Observed what appears to be a build up of dust on an AC vent located… | 46-01: The facility did not have verification that at least one person on staff had current Food Manager's Certification when food was being prepared or served Comments No one present in the facility with a …

  2. CleanFeb '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. FindingApr '25

    Apr 2, 2025

    22-03: The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [pre-school 2] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical … | 28-01: The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [March]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments Failed to record fire drill in March 29. Fire Extinguisher (Article X.A and F; 69A-… | 34-02: The daily attendance log for the [Pre-school Room 2] group did not include the names of all children in attendance. Comments Students were in attendance but were not marked present on the attendance l… | 46-16: A refrigerator/freezer did not maintain food at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature of [the refrigerator] was measured at [45] degrees. (Section 17.3, number 4) (Section 17.2, number 6) Fo… | 46-18: The hot food was not held at or above 140 degrees

  5. FindingAug '25

    Aug 21, 2025

    28-06: The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [2]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison … | 46-25: Food was not cooked to the proper temperature of [135] degrees Fahrenheit. (Section 17.3, number 4) Food And Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the food temperature log already had a t… | 60-02: Personnel at the child care facility did not complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character prior to working with children. Comments At the time of the inspection, Rosalina Bendana did not have a curre…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 13, 2025

    61-01: The following supplementary records required for screening was incomplete or inaccurate [Five year screening document]. Comments Staff member MM had an expired five year screening 62. Local, State, Fe… | 62-05: Rescreening was not completed every five years after initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Background Screening [SR] Comments MM five-year background check has expired. TA: Background screenings…

  7. FindingMay '26

    May 14, 2026

    22-03: The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on work surfaces while the room was used for instruction in the [Prek] area. (Section 10.1, number 2) Physical Facility… | 31-13: Peeling paint was observed on the surface of the [equipment] in the outdoor area. Comments Observed peeling paint on the tables, benches and sandboxes in the infant and non-infant playground 32. First…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Programs: Head Start participant
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

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