Ponder's Christian Learning Center LLC

OCALA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity91
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address3602 SE 7th St, Ocala FL, 34471

CityOCALA, FL 34471

CountyMARION

Phone3527896464

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity91

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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3602 SE 7th St, Ocala FL, 34471, OCALA, FL 34471

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/26/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 305/26/2026

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-06)

    Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: The diaper changing cushion had rips and tears in it; issue was resolved at the time of inspection when staff replaced the cushion. Technical Assistance: All diapering surfaces must be in impermeable conditions. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report 00d3fd4a-1669-4787-b985-ad920545436d)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 325/26/2026

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the oalance beam had chipping paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: The balance beam on the playground had paint chipping. TA given for staff to monitor and fix chipped paint. Due: 6/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report 00d3fd4a-1669-4787-b985-ad920545436d)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 325/26/2026

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-06)

    A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [The balance beam]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: There was no resilient surface beneath the balance beam. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (PLAYGROUND): Fall/Use zone means the surface area under and around a piece of playground equipment onto which a child would be expected to land when falling from, or exiting, the playground equipment. The use zone must extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the playground equipment, unless manufacturer specifications for safe usage requires less fall/use zone material. TRAINING Due: 6/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report 00d3fd4a-1669-4787-b985-ad920545436d)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 415/26/2026

    41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 1 Students Immunization record expired 5/25/2026 Technical Assistance: All immunization records need to be up to date for each child enrolled in each facility. Due: 6/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-26. View official inspection document (report 00d3fd4a-1669-4787-b985-ad920545436d)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 321/26/2026

    32. (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint, dirty equipment, rusted support bars]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselors observe on the playground a red stationary car with chipped paint. The green/beige climber underneath has broken rusted support bars which has broken loose from the frame of the climber, climber also needs to be cleaned due to substance growing and chipped paint, monkey bar dome blue chipped paint. Yellow and blue window need cleaning due to dirt and grime Planter boxes broken up on the playground need to be removed. Photos were sent to the Provider. Technical assistance to place something over the tree stump or have the stump grinded out of the playground, cover the corners of the mats on the playground to prevent a tripping hazard. Technical assistance provided to rake in mulch under and around the green slide on older children playground. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust. TA given to provider to maintain metal equipment from peeling paint. TRAINING Due: 2/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report e748385a-e6b8-4790-ad42-eabcda6a4654)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 339/18/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: Counselor observed that 7 staff did not have proof in in-service hours for 24/25 year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-18. View official inspection document (report 3506c0d1-a970-4049-8d2e-95307d58ef76)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 359/18/2025

    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: Employee listed on supplement does not have proof of annual Exposure to Blood training. 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 Not Monitored Comments No children on medication at time of inspection. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-18. View official inspection document (report 3506c0d1-a970-4049-8d2e-95307d58ef76)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 419/18/2025

    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: Child listed on supplement immunization expired on 4/13/2025. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 62 children files. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-18. View official inspection document (report 3506c0d1-a970-4049-8d2e-95307d58ef76)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 449/18/2025

    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: 1 staff listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 1/5/2025. Counselor reviewed all 18 staff files. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-18. View official inspection document (report 3506c0d1-a970-4049-8d2e-95307d58ef76)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 329/18/2024

    32. (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint and broken equipment on playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed playground equipment with chipped paint (red and blue stationary cars, red balance beam), broken playhouse, broken seat on spring bouncer (photos taken and forwarded to Provider at time of inspection). TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report 46a9424d-ceff-4df3-9237-a40f227aca60)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 339/18/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)

    The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: Employee hired on 6/3/2024, missing fire extinguisher training, training is due within 30 days of hire. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report 46a9424d-ceff-4df3-9237-a40f227aca60)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 359/18/2024

    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: Staff listed on supplement did not complete the blood exposure training at the time of hire or the refresher training. 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 Not Applicable Comments Facility does not administer medication. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report 46a9424d-ceff-4df3-9237-a40f227aca60)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 419/18/2024

    41. (41-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child listed on supplement enrolled on 6/5/2024, missing immunization. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report 46a9424d-ceff-4df3-9237-a40f227aca60)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 429/18/2024

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child listed on supplement enrolled on 5/31/2022, physical expired on 5/25/2024. Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 66 children files. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report 46a9424d-ceff-4df3-9237-a40f227aca60)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 459/18/2024

    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 did not have a cleared background screening. Owner and Person in Charge was advised that the employee can work through the end of the day but cannot return until screening is complete. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-18. View official inspection document (report 46a9424d-ceff-4df3-9237-a40f227aca60)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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16Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,065/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: OCALA, MARION County
  • Capacity: 91
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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