Hands Of Love Learning Center
LAKE CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1226 SW Grandview St, Lake City FL, 32025
CountyCOLUMBIA
Phone3864875178
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Sat 7:30AM to 3:30PM
Capacity33
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1226 SW Grandview St, Lake City FL, 32025, LAKE CITY, FL 32025
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/12/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 129/12/2025
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: the playground wood fence of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. The fence has a nail poking out of wood and needs re nailing to the post. Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A • 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. B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. • Due: 10/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 33e10390-0953-4dc0-ab39-f7c6d711ef9b)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 339/12/2025
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: Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental page did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 1 year of their hire date. • Technical assistance: CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 • 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare 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. Childcare 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: 10/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-12. View official inspection document (report 33e10390-0953-4dc0-ab39-f7c6d711ef9b)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,063/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: 33
- Type: Child Care Facility
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