Grow Early Learning South Bay Center
475 US Highway 27 N, South Bay FL, 33493
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity86 children
Overview
About Us
Grow Early Learning South Bay Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 86 children in South Bay, Florida. The program has served South Bay families for over 28 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Grow Early Learning South Bay Center .
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C15PB0398
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7
FindingFeb '23
Feb 17, 2023
10-08: Hot running water was not available in the [diaper ] hand washing area. Comments Hot water was not available in the diaper handwashing sink in the 12-24 months classroom. The water measured 92 degrees… | 22-04: The facility failed to provide sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles in the [childen's restroom] area to allow for supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room. Comments Lighting … | 25-02: The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [protruding bolts] which is hazardous. Comments Observed 2 protruding bolts on the plastic borders at the base of the fence located on the NE side… | 32-03: The facility's first aid kit did not contain the following item(s): [scissors, fand a First Aid Cpr Guide,] 1. Soap; Band-Aids or equivalent 2. Sterile gauze squares and rolls 3. Cotton balls or appli… | 38-15: The child care facility made bedding assignments
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanSep '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 19, 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 [Toddler 1, Toddler 2, Toddler 3, Infant 1 and Pre-scho… | 38-15: The child care facility made bedding assignments but had no record for review. Comments The cots in the Toddler 2 room did not have assigned cots for students Staff placed names on the cots while depa…
FindingJul '25
Jul 21, 2025
65-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children. Comments Dora Martinez physical expired 6/7/25 Alejandra Delgado…
FindingOct '25
Oct 29, 2025
76-01: The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. Comments AH did not have a current immunization form on file. TA: All children must have a curre… | 81-07: A vehicle regularly used to transport children was not equipped with a child safety alarm device. Comments Bus #1501 did not have a working alarm. The facility immediately took Bus #1501 out of servic…
- CleanMar '26
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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
Points to verify
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