Castle Hill Academy LLC
LAKE CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address200 SW Woodbranch Ln, Lake City FL, 32024
CountyCOLUMBIA
Phone3867546565
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity170
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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200 SW Woodbranch Ln, Lake City FL, 32024, LAKE CITY, FL 32024
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 295/28/2026
29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (29-09)
Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site in the infant room. Bottles were being washed in food prep area without being properly washed and satanized. At todays inspection the director sent all bottles and utensils to the kitchen for proper bottle washing and satanizing. Technical assistance given:3.9.4 Dishwashing and Sanitization For facilities that prepare food, non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. If the child care facility lacks adequate dishwashing and sanitation described in this section for dishes, equipment and utensils, only disposable single-use items may be used. All single service items must be discarded after each use. Food equipment, tableware and utensils used to prepare food must be washed and sanitized on-site except when a caterer is used, and the caterer is responsible for dishwashing as evidenced by a written agreement. Dishwashing and sanitization must be accomplished by one of the following: A. A dishwasher with a sanitizing cycle.1. The dishwasher must use heat or chemical injection for sanitization.2. If chemical sanitization is used, the wash water temperature must be set at a minimum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and the rinse water must be maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit.3. Automatic sanitizing dispenser must be properly installed and maintained. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report a1da80a4-1d9e-474b-b04f-119c81eae601)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 129/17/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. • Room 4 has peeled paint and a tearing in the sheetrock. • Technical assistance: • CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A • A. All childcare 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. • Due: 10/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-17. View official inspection document (report 8e13853d-4ad0-4fc2-9759-85759954cd77)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 201/2/2025
20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (20-06)
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: An infant was sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket. Staff removed the blanket from the crib when asked to do so by this LS. The director addressed this concern/violation immediately with the staff responsible and stated it will not happen again. AJ also addressed this concern with all staff who work in the infant room to prevent it from happening again. Technical support was provided. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 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 Compliance Comments There was no evidence to support a violation of this licensing standard. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-02. View official inspection document (report 94c2fe17-abdd-40de-80fd-1f340b85dde0)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 289/24/2024
28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (28-02)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: A sippy cup (brought from home) in the 1 y/o classroom did not have a name on it. CCP wrote the child's first & last name on the cup during this inspection. Technical support was provided. B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-24. View official inspection document (report a7d86f28-e44a-45cc-ba60-6847e7ef5fe0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 299/24/2024
29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (29-04)
Hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing with soap and running water. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: CCP in the one y/o classroom was using hand sanitizer after changing diapers instead of washing her (and child's) hands with soap & water. A bottle of soap was brought to her classroom, and she washed her/child's hands with soap & water. Technical support was provided. B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-24. View official inspection document (report a7d86f28-e44a-45cc-ba60-6847e7ef5fe0)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 469/24/2024
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Only 19 children were marked as present in the 3 y/o classroom. 20 children were present. A child that arrived at 8:45 had not been marked as present. CCP marked the child as present when asked to do so. Technical support was provided. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-24. View official inspection document (report a7d86f28-e44a-45cc-ba60-6847e7ef5fe0)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKE CITY, COLUMBIA County
- Capacity: 170
- Type: Child Care Facility
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