RCMA Palmetto Child Development Center
2725 16th Ave E, Palmetto FL, 34221
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity131 children
Overview
About Us
RCMA Palmetto Child Development Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 131 children in Palmetto, Florida. The program has served Palmetto families for over 40 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
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 Palmetto Child Development Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0096
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4
FindingMar '24
Mar 18, 2024
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed children transportation van does…
- CleanApr '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 27, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an area of the facility was observed to… | 17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed th… | 30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed contain…
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
Points to verify
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