Mrs. Vanessa Learning Lodge Inc.
9730 S GLEN AVE, GLEN ST MARY, FL 32040Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects an 18% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), a license in good standing, and lead teachers who meet Florida's staff credential through a bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education. The structural rating also includes Florida's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Florida caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:20 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.1030-02
The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] The hand-washing station in in the 1-year-old class did not have running water in the portable sink. At todays inspection the director refilled the water container for the 1year old class, Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 37 before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. A. Child care personnel and children must follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for handwashing incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(u), F.A.C. B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. Due Date 3/24/2026
- Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.444-06
The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR] The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours two volunteers listed on the supplemental working at the facility. At todays inspection two volunteers completed their hours each volunteer worked. Technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F F. Prior to beginning volunteering in a childcare facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the childcare facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. Due Date 3/24/2026
Feb 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Minimum Age Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.202-01
In the operator's absence the child care personnel in charge did not meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. CCF Handbook, Section 2.2 General Requirements [SR] In the operator's absence the childcare personnel in charge did not meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years. The staff listed on the supplemental page was left in charge and is only 20 years old. During the inspection, another staff older than 21 was put in charge of the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.2 2.2 Minimum Age Requirements Childcare personnel of at least 21 years of age must be in charge of the program and must be on the premises at all times during operating hours.
- Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.734-05
The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B The credentialed director listed on the supplemental page was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation. The current director has a full-time job outside of the facility and is not on-site a majority of hours the facility is in operation. The facility submitted documents for a new director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B A. Each childcare facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance.
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