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CARVER RANCHES DAY CARE CENTER & KINDERGARTEN

2201 SW 42nd Ave, West Park FL, 33023

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity140 children

Overview

About Us

CARVER RANCHES DAY CARE CENTER & KINDERGARTEN is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 140 children in West Park, Florida. The program has served West Park families for over 39 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 CARVER RANCHES DAY CARE CENTER & KINDERGARTEN.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C17BO0004

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJul '23

    Jul 19, 2023

    11-13: 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [refer to comme…

  2. FindingNov '23

    Nov 17, 2023

    11-13: 3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see narrative]… | 12-05: Sec. 7-5.01(f), Ordinance:Medicines, cleaning supplies, flammables, and other potentially poisonous supplies shall be stored and locked in a place out of a child's reach and in such a manner as to ens… | 24-03: Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, …

  3. FindingNov '24

    Nov 14, 2024

    25-05: 3.10.2(J) and (K), Handbook: Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, … | 29-09: 6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care… | 43-01: Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good… | 43-04: Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children… | 43-08: 3.8.2(B) and (C), Handbook: Fire extinguishers wi

  4. FindingDec '24

    Dec 2, 2024

    43-01: Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good… | 43-08: 3.8.2(B) and (C), Handbook: Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. A fire extinguisher must …

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 12, 2025

    01-10: 5.2(A), Handbook: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. The five year re-screen is req… | 35-04: 3.9.3(C)(3), Handbook: Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age; such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn,… | 43-01: Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good…

  6. FindingJul '25

    Jul 7, 2025

    17-07: 3.11, Handbook: Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a threat of falling over. In efforts to prevent children from climbing to dangerous heig… | 41-02: 2.4.1(G), Handbook: In addition to the number of child care personnel required to meet the staff-to child ratio, one additional adult must attend field trips away from the child care facility to help …

  7. FindingNov '25

    Nov 26, 2025

    01-14: 7.4(C), Handbook: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually th…

  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 11, 2026

    02-04: Sec. 7-30(c), Ordinance: All staff members of child care facilities must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A high school diploma or equivalent was not on file for all staff members. Commen… | 17-08: 3.11(E), Handbook: Bath tubs, buckets, diaper pails, and other open containers of water must be emptied immediately after use. Open containers of water were not emptied after use. Indoor/Outdoor Space… | 25-01: 3.10.2(E), Handbook: When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Diaper changing…

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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