Butler's Early Literacy Academy
TALLAHASSEE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address236 Ross Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32305
CountyLEON
Phone8509991392
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity74
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High10
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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236 Ross Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32305, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32305
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
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2026
- High riskStandard 054/13/2026
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-02)
The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The childcare facility offers before and after school care for children, the children are walked to and from school. There are no documentation transportation logs at the facility. Technical assistance was offered; I will send the facility a sample of transportation logs to get started immediately. Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childsname, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, 2. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. 3. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and second child care personnel must sign the log verifying all children are accounted for and log is complete at each destination. D. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. 2. Sign and date the transportation log. Not Applicable Comments The facility does not offer transportation by vehicle. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments The facility does not offer transportation by vehicle. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5ea9048c-1e66-4000-ae2c-53435d600321)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 334/13/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: There are several staff member that does not have fire extinguisher training on file at the facility. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5ea9048c-1e66-4000-ae2c-53435d600321)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 444/13/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are two new staff members files that are not at the facility. (See supplemental) 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: Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5ea9048c-1e66-4000-ae2c-53435d600321)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 444/13/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are four staff members missing CAN reporting form in files. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5ea9048c-1e66-4000-ae2c-53435d600321)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 454/13/2026
45. (45-06)
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There several staff members without GMCA forms updated or missing from the staff files. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Due: 5/13/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report 5ea9048c-1e66-4000-ae2c-53435d600321)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 0212/11/2025
02. Minimum Age Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.2 (02-02)
A person under the age of 16 years was employed at the facility and not directly supervised. s.402.305(2)(d), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: There was a volunteer under 16 feeding an infant at the time of inspection, she was the only one in the room. Corrected at time of inspection the other staff member went into the infant room with the volunteer. Compliance Comments Infants 1:1 Two-year-olds through Afterschool 3:1 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 2312/11/2025
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 facility is not conducting fire drills monthly.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Last fire drill was conducted on 10/21/2025, I could not conduct a fire drill at the time of inspection because all of the children were gone by 5:00pm inspection ended at 5:10pm FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 1/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3212/11/2025
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-05)
Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: There are no environmental logs at this facility. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3212/11/2025
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all anchored climbing toys.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: There was not 6 inches of mulch under all anchored toys. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. TRAINING Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3812/11/2025
38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (38-02)
Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Emergency phone numbers were not visibly posted in the office or anywhere in the facility. 6.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers A. Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4112/11/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are children in care at the facility without immunization forms in files. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4112/11/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There is a child at the facility with expired immunizations. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4212/11/2025
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There are children in care without physical forms in their files. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4412/11/2025
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: There are staff members working at the facility without their employee file. 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: Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4512/11/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: There is a staff member at the facility that have not been rescreened after the five-year initial screening. Due: 1/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4512/11/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain the facility clearinghouse roster. Due: 1/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-11. View official inspection document (report d635d8c2-a3c5-4f6e-a6f5-e57eb4aeed8c)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, LEON County
- Capacity: 74
- Type: Child Care Facility
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