Little Darlings Children Center Inc
499 N Orange Ave, Umatilla FL, 32784
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity95 children
Overview
About Us
Little Darlings Children Center Inc is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 95 children in Umatilla, Florida. The program has served Umatilla families for over 43 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Little Darlings Children Center Inc.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C05LA0072
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7
- CleanJan '23
- CleanMay '23
- CleanAug '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 29, 2024
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments Vehicle alarm did not sound within a minute. The time from the time the ignition is turned off to the ala…
FindingMay '25
May 13, 2025
23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[date, time, number of adults and children, and time to clear building for April 2025 fire drill. ]. CCF Handbook…
FindingAug '25
Aug 19, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Vehicle alarm did not sound within a mi…
FindingApr '26
Apr 30, 2026
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments The alarm on both transportation vans was not operating. 08. Seat Belts/Child R… | 10-03: The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian…
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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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