Brandon's Place @ Lincoln
TALLAHASSEE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address438 W Brevard St, Tallahassee FL, 32301
CountyLEON
Phone8504149815
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity65
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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438 W Brevard St, Tallahassee FL, 32301, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 332/17/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR] Comments: The staff member that has not completed her in-service hour at the October 14, 225 inspections, have not completed her in-service training to date.4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored Compliance Comments There have not been any volunteers at the facility since October 2025 inspection. Due: 3/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-17. View official inspection document (report 772059e2-87c4-402d-b760-dfcdc803511d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 322/17/2026
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the toys were sanitized then placed on the ground ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the facility inspection there were outside toys that are stored in bins being sanitized and placed on a blanket directly on the ground.Technical assistance was offered and facility was advised to sanitize toys and place on tables and not on the ground, items will have to be sanitized then placed in bins.F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations and allow for water drainage. Any open containers with water must be emptied immediately after use, i.e. pots, toys, or other equipment that collects water. TRAINING Not Monitored Comments Monitored on coincide inspection. 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored Due: 3/17/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-17. View official inspection document (report 0ca6d959-1e40-43b9-9208-8f28ff3550fb)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 1210/14/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-09)
There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months While conducting the facility inspection a baby roach was observed crawling on the floor of the infant's classroom. Staff removed the roach, and the facility submitted a work request for the pest control to spray the facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-14. View official inspection document (report 94efdfe8-6dac-4d9b-a651-85d2759d67ec)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3310/14/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR] Comments: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. There is a staff member that have not completed in-service training for 2024-2025. (See supplemental) Due: 11/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-14. View official inspection document (report 94efdfe8-6dac-4d9b-a651-85d2759d67ec)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4410/14/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-01)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: There was a staff member at the facility on loan from another Kids INC facility working in the infant's classroom and did not have a staff file on premises. (See supplemental) Due: 11/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-14. View official inspection document (report 94efdfe8-6dac-4d9b-a651-85d2759d67ec)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4410/14/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-05)
A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 7.4 Personnel Records 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. There were 2 volunteers at the facility at the time of inspection with no volunteer acknowledgment or a volunteer file. Due: 11/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-14. View official inspection document (report 94efdfe8-6dac-4d9b-a651-85d2759d67ec)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 126/5/2025
12. (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. The were ceiling fans and exhaust vent that with a lot of dust build up. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report b1ae2c02-2915-4697-882c-79dfa3937983)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 306/5/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-06)
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. 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. The diaper changing pad in the one and two-year-old classroom is torn. Director will order a new on to replace. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report b1ae2c02-2915-4697-882c-79dfa3937983)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 231/30/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (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 [the last facility fire drill was conducted 09/24/2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility did not have a fire drill conducted since 09/24/2024. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Corrected at time of inspection, I completed a fire drill at the time of inspection bringing the facility back into compliance. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Food service inspection conducted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report bf36fb88-05b9-4c77-83fe-a94021c9e920)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 331/30/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: The facility volunteer has not completed her introductory training. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-30. View official inspection document (report bf36fb88-05b9-4c77-83fe-a94021c9e920)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, LEON County
- Capacity: 65
- Type: Child Care Facility
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