Sunshine Schoolhouse

LEESBURG, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity75
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address1305 Sunshine Ave, Leesburg FL, 34748

CityLEESBURG, FL 34748

CountyLAKE

Phone3524313179

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1305 Sunshine Ave, Leesburg FL, 34748, LEESBURG, FL 34748

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/20/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 392/20/2026

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)

    Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: No accident or incident report was completed. Technical assistance was provided regarding the importance of documenting any incident involving child safety. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report aac226a3-5cc9-4d9e-942b-836ee1284700)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 121/9/2026

    12. (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed in the Piccolini classroom peeling paper and peeling paint Counselor observed on the outside in the playground the side of the yellow building with peeling paint, also peeling paint of the black area of the side of building. Counselor observed bolts the extended out 1 to 2 inches of the gate of the playground. Counselor observed hole in the side of the building 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 171/9/2026

    17. (17-06)

    The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed gaps at gate about 8 1/2 inches at bottom of gate and gap on side of abandon building about 6 1/2 inches, photos were taken and sent to facility Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 351/9/2026

    35. (35-12)

    The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 4 Staff listed on supplement did not have proof of the refresher training for Exposure to Blood. Counselor provided this information to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 411/9/2026

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 3 children listed on the supplement does not have or immunizations has expired. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 421/9/2026

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 26 children listed on supplement page 1 of physical is incomplete or not completed at all. Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 441/9/2026

    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: Employee listed on supplement is missing the Child Abuse and Neglect. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 451/9/2026

    45. (45-02)

    Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Employee listed on supplement Clearinghouse Background screening does not say DCF Child Care, screening stated DCF General. Counselor advised the Director to have Owner or Designate Rep to contact background screening to clear issue. Counselor advised the Director that the employee cannot return until background screening is DCF Child Care. Due: 1/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 451/9/2026

    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: Employee listed on supplement does not have a current Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. Due: 2/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-09. View official inspection document (report 67df08d1-2528-4e8d-818a-ecafdd504be3)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 231/21/2025

    23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-08)

    The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[December 2024 fire drill was not documented]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Last Fire Drill conducted on 11/19/24, 8 adults and 42 children, 1 minute and 48 seconds to clear. Fire inspection with Licensing specialist was completed at time of inspection to cover Decembers fire drill, 7 adults and 26 children, 57 seconds to clear. Emergency Preparedness drill for January 2025 will need to be completed. Technical assistance provided that a current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-21. View official inspection document (report c00d9288-7249-4fff-b0ce-1d9ca63613d9)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: LEESBURG, LAKE County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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