Scottsdale Academy At Southwood LLC
TALLAHASSEE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3693 Coolidge Ct, Tallahassee FL, 32311
CountyLEON
Phone8506563235
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity255
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High11
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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3693 Coolidge Ct, Tallahassee FL, 32311, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026
- High1
- Medium-High9
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 332/19/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: There is a staff member at the facility that began working in the industry December 3, 2013, and has not completed her introductory training to date. (See supplemental)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. Due: 3/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 4df56eb9-8c09-4e4c-847a-97c80b70a67c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 282/19/2026
28. (28-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups provided by the facility were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Specialist observed children sippy cups placed in the handwashing sink during the inspection staff member advised she rinse and reuse the cups at snack time. The cups are to be washed, rinsed and sanitized between each use,Corrected at time of inspection: The director removed the cups and took them to the kitchen to be washed and sanitized at the time of the inspection.3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-19. View official inspection document (report 4df56eb9-8c09-4e4c-847a-97c80b70a67c)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 4510/20/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-08)
The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. There are two staff members that required rescreening because of a 90-day break in service. the rescreening was submitted at the time of the inspection. (See supplemental) Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-20. View official inspection document (report 7b0e60d6-2678-4d42-b570-7764e4830c99)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3310/20/2025
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 at this facility that has not completed the annual 10hr in-service training. (See supplemental) Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-20. View official inspection document (report 7b0e60d6-2678-4d42-b570-7764e4830c99)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3310/20/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: There is a staff member at the facility that have not completed the early literacy. (See supplemental) Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-20. View official inspection document (report 7b0e60d6-2678-4d42-b570-7764e4830c99)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3310/20/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. There is a staff member at this facility that is more than 90 days past due to started her DCF introductory to childcare training. (See supplemental) Due: 11/20/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-20. View official inspection document (report 7b0e60d6-2678-4d42-b570-7764e4830c99)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 296/27/2025
29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (29-01)
Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [hand sanitizer was being used between diaper changes and not hand washing with soap and water.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 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, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Staff members stated that between diaper changes they would use hand sanitizer if time doesn't permit. Corrected at time of inspection I advised them that soap and water must be used to wash their hands to be in compliance with personal hygiene procedures. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-27. View official inspection document (report 93332c56-58da-4ec3-883b-a1f990a87916)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 476/27/2025
47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Childcare staff admitted she did take the child out of the chair by her arm, but she was not frustrated with the child. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments Friendly reminders: Keep Clearinghouse Roster Updated. Follow-up is not currently due. If you have any questions please contact: Michelle Richardson, Cell (850)384-0602 or email Michelle.Richardson@myflfamilies.com ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Michelle Richardson Date: 06/27/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Shelby Smith Date: 06/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-27. View official inspection document (report 93332c56-58da-4ec3-883b-a1f990a87916)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 306/27/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-13)
The container used for the disposal of soiled diapers or the storage of used cloth diapers was not emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected daily. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J & K Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: J. 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, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. Diaper trash bin not being sanitized daily, facility will now sanitize and place diaper bin outside overnight. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-27. View official inspection document (report 93332c56-58da-4ec3-883b-a1f990a87916)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 256/27/2025
25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-02)
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: A. Children are at a higher risk for contracting food-borne illness, as their bodies are in the process of growing, developing, and building adequate immune systems to fight illness. While some food-borne illnesses originate at farms or food manufacturing plants, the majority are the result of poor food handling practices. Facility staff admitted that the seven-month-old child did grab the cake from out or the staff member hand and put it in her mouth. Corrected at time of inspection staff members were told not to eat any foods while holding the children. 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-27. View official inspection document (report 93332c56-58da-4ec3-883b-a1f990a87916)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 186/6/2025
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-06)
The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. The nap mats in the VPK classrooms had tape on the corner to prevent further tear. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-06. View official inspection document (report 5a7ac9fc-02fa-4a16-8cd2-916127b2a8b0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 126/6/2025
12. (12-03)
A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (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 return vents had dust build up. Corrected at time of inspection assistant director dusted all of the vents before I completed the inspection. 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 2025-06-06. View official inspection document (report 5a7ac9fc-02fa-4a16-8cd2-916127b2a8b0)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4210/11/2024
42. (42-02)
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There is a child with expired Health records. (See Supplemental) Compliance Comments Monitored H1N1 and distracted driver brochure requirements 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments FSC partially reviewed (36) staff files in office. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-11. View official inspection document (report d6e1cabe-980a-448f-9634-6c64331fe5af)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, LEON County
- Capacity: 255
- Type: Child Care Facility
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