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Chery Childcare Center

3528 Depew Ave, Port Charlotte FL, 33952

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity40 children

Overview

About Us

Chery Childcare Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 40 children in Port Charlotte, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Chery Childcare Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C20CH6771

ExpiresDec 20, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '24

    Nov 26, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments The Early Le… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [2 year olds and 4 year olds]] group was inadequate in that [Once the classes were divided, a two- year -old child opened the door to the classroom, left the classroom u… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments The ELC observed a cord from the large T.V. hangi…

  2. FindingDec '24

    Dec 5, 2024

    04-31: Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirement… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…

  3. FindingDec '24

    Dec 10, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [Four- and Five-Year Olds ] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left the classroom to go open the front door]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] … | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments All accidents and incidents or unusual occur…

  4. FindingApr '25

    Apr 8, 2025

    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 During the inspection, the licensing specialist obs… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments At time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one staff reco…

  5. FindingApr '25

    Apr 25, 2025

    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 On April 25, 2025, it was observed by the LS and th… | 23-23: Exit areas were blocked off and inaccessible in an emergency. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR] Comments On April 25, 2025, it was observed by the LS and the GOC 1 in the 4- and 5-… | 29-02: Child care personnel did not wash their hands [the teacher did not change gloves between children when changing diapers.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments April 25,… | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after changing diapers.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments On April 25, 2025, the LS and the GOC 1 ob… | 30-05: The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and s

  6. FindingDec '25

    Dec 9, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The GOC 1 observed peeling pai… | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The GOC1 observed the cha…

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 16, 2026

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zone (did not measure to 6 inches) ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the in…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 13, 2026

    34-05: The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B…

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

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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