Jewel's Little Rascals

LAKE CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity105
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
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address1777 SW Leslie Gln, Lake City FL, 32025

CityLAKE CITY, FL 32025

CountyCOLUMBIA

Phone3867582368

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

Capacity105

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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1777 SW Leslie Gln, Lake City FL, 32025, LAKE CITY, FL 32025

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 296/2/2026

    29. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Bottles in the infant room and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. The facility was washing bottles using a bucket and bleach. At todays inspection technical assistance was given and all bottles and utensils are being washed and satanized in the kitchen with properly washing and sanitizing on-site. Technical assistance: 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 34 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: CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-02. View official inspection document (report eb8b45b9-7513-4901-b7eb-0810626e1dbe)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 462/21/2025

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)

    The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [ the teacher had no attendance on the playground with her group of children.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that the teacher had no attendance on the playground with her group of children. At the time of inspection Licensing specialist and the director, lined the children on the playground up and documenting attendance. • CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A • Technical assistance: 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare 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 childA. 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 childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments - ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Kimberly Scott Date: 02/21/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Connie Thompson Date: 02/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-21. View official inspection document (report 101dacb6-9c27-4ba8-92a5-fa2d6f698cd9)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

2Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$922/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: LAKE CITY, COLUMBIA County
  • Capacity: 105
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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