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YMCA Child Development Center - Teddy Bear Academy

1700 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart FL, 34996

12Elevated Risk
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VPKCenter-basedAfter SchoolFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity333 children

Overview

About Us

YMCA Child Development Center - Teddy Bear Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 333 children in Stuart, Florida. The program has served Stuart families for over 34 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting YMCA Child Development Center - Teddy Bear Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C19MA0026

ExpiresJun 29, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMay '24

    May 20, 2024

    34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments The director responsible for the daily operation of the p…

  2. FindingJul '24

    Jul 23, 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 Child care personnel i…

  3. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 14, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [Second signature nor times on and off]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments Transportation logs were not properly completed with all necessary infor… | 06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for fir… | 07-05: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.… | 09-03: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments No written plan of … | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of

  4. FindingMar '25

    Mar 4, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [second signature or correct times on and off]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments Transportation logs were reviewed and still no second signature a… | 12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments Toys were observed to still be stored in bathroom in older ones and 3 and 4… | 17-08: The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F C… | 27-01: Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15. Comments Facility has reached out to source providing food for after school program, … | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show c

  5. FindingJun '25

    Jun 12, 2025

    06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments Dri… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing wall/platform on school age playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comme… | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments Current directors credentials expired on 6/3/25. She has …

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 15, 2025

    06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 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 Comments S… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments Staff listed on the supplemen… | 47-08: Child care personnel misrepresented information,

  7. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 3, 2026

    17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments Fencing on the school age playground had a panel missin… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments Fencing on school age play… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments Blankets in 4 year old classroom were observed to all be stored on top of a shelving area in a l…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 20, 2026

    28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments Several cups/bottles were not labeled with childs first and last n…

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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