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RCMA South Highlands Child Development Center

135 Curve St, Lake Placid FL, 33852

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Gold SealVPKHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation CommissionDrop InFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity61 children

Overview

About Us

RCMA South Highlands Child Development Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 61 children in Lake Placid, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Highlands County for 8 years.

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

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10HI0045

ExpiresJun 1, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingOct '23

    Oct 2, 2023

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable…

  2. FindingJan '24

    Jan 17, 2024

    47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments At the time of the ins…

  3. CleanJan '25
  4. CleanMay '25
  5. CleanSep '25
  6. CleanJan '26
  7. CleanMay '26

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

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