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LAKE CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity143
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address1290 SE Baya Dr, Lake City FL, 32025

CityLAKE CITY, FL 32025

CountyCOLUMBIA

Phone3862694607

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity143

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1290 SE Baya Dr, Lake City FL, 32025, LAKE CITY, FL 32025

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/23/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 041/23/2026

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)

    Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [A staff member on the playground went to the back of the playground to retrieve a child. Another child went through an open door and ran out of the building to the gate that leads to the parking lot.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that a staff member on the playground went to the back of the playground to retrieve a child. Another child went through an open door and ran out of the building to the gate that leads to the parking lot. The owner TM conducted a staff meeting on 1-26-2026 to review center policies. Additionally, the owner TM assigned a front office staff to monitor the office area during arrival and departure. The corrections are intended to ensure supervision. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-23. View official inspection document (report 8851e75f-367b-4c67-9b9d-f7c5ccc8910e)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 239/3/2025

    23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-05)

    The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. • Fire extinguisher's expired on 7/2024 and Van fire extinguisher 3/2024. • CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B • 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. • FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments A food verification inspection was conducted and approved. This program prepares and serves breakfast, lunch and snack. Due: 9/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 06753352-296f-4ccd-98c5-bee653e41a7a)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 339/3/2025

    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: Childcare personnel Listed on supplemental page did not complete the five-hour early literacy and language development course for childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. • Childcare personnel completed the five-hour early literacy class at today's inspection. • CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C • Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-03. View official inspection document (report 06753352-296f-4ccd-98c5-bee653e41a7a)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 046/18/2025

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)

    Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 7 year old child was left outside and did not follow his class inside.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: The teachers failed to do a name to face transition coming inside from the outdoor play area. A 7-year-old child was left not adequately supervised. • The teachers and staff were given a mandatory training "Let's be in attendance" to prevent the incident occurring in the future. • Technical assistance: • CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A • 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. • 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-18. View official inspection document (report 49ec101b-91f3-4d5a-afc9-32e73d204baf)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 051/15/2025

    05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)

    The facility's transportation log did not include [a second signature on the transportation log,]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility's transportation log did not include [ a second signature on the transportation log, The director signed the transportation log during today's inspection. • CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 • 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-15. View official inspection document (report b0b44b11-9d7e-4c92-a5e7-e30594e9f095)

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 451/15/2025

    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: Staff listed on the supplemental page failed to do a five-year background screening. An appointment was made to do a new screening at today's inspection. • CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 • 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all childcare personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. Childcare personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the childcare industry that exceeds 90 days. Childcare personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened childcare personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These childcare personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. D. If child care personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc. re-screening is not required unless the five-year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-15. View official inspection document (report b0b44b11-9d7e-4c92-a5e7-e30594e9f095)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 079/25/2024

    07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (07-02)

    The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D • Due: 10/17/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-25. View official inspection document (report 8f33f049-379d-4f50-b330-f572adc37600)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 079/25/2024

    07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (07-06)

    The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The vehicle alarm installed is not in working condition. • CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 • Technical assistance: • a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above. • Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-25. View official inspection document (report 8f33f049-379d-4f50-b330-f572adc37600)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

9Total Violations
0Recent 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: 143
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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