RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 21 and 44. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
1920 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33880
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 89 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 5:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0154
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
- Address
- 1920 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven FL, 33880
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632955954
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 19, 1989
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6
- CleanApr '23
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingNov '24
Nov 18, 2024
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 inspection, Provider failed to have a…
FindingDec '25
Dec 10, 2025
40-04: A medication, [epinephrin injection ], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialis…
FindingMay '26
May 1, 2026
20-08: A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Comments At the time of inspec… | 40-18: Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensin…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center
Is RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0154, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 19, 1989. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
How many children can RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center care for?
- RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center is licensed for up to 89 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at RCMA Wahneta Child Development Center, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
