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Children's World Day Care & Learning Center Of Hardee Inc

908 S 8th Ave, Wauchula FL, 33873

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Center-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity41 children

Overview

About Us

Children's World Day Care & Learning Center Of Hardee Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 41 children in Wauchula, Florida. The program has served Wauchula families for over 23 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10HA0005

ExpiresFeb 12, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMar '24

    Mar 12, 2024

    18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Comments At the time of reinspection, the counselor observed several of the c…

  2. FindingJun '24

    Jun 7, 2024

    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… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red merry go round, the green helicopter, the red climber the re helicopter and the slide.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Co…

  3. FindingOct '24

    Oct 18, 2024

    32-04: Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Comments At the time of the inspectio… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF … | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 …

  4. FindingJan '25

    Jan 28, 2025

    23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the facility failed t… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the month of November 2024… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red and blue merry go rounds, the red jungle gym and red helicopter] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments At the time of t… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a

  5. FindingJun '25

    Jun 5, 2025

    36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments At the time of … | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments A… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…

  6. FindingJul '25

    Jul 14, 2025

    41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…

  7. FindingOct '25

    Oct 2, 2025

    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 A…

  8. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 5, 2026

    12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed missin… | 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 At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist obs… | 23-24: The facility did not have a written plan for reporting and managing any incident or unusual occurrence that is threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of the children or child care personnel to … | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the plastic climber was broken in multiple places.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface unde

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.

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