RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address11165 W Highway 40, Ocala FL, 34482
CityOCALA, FL 34482
CountyMARION
Phone3522916015
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:00PM
Capacity58
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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11165 W Highway 40, Ocala FL, 34482, OCALA, FL 34482
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/28/2025
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 4410/28/2025
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor reviewed all 16 staff files. Employees listed on the supplement has expired child abuse and neglect on 8/6/2025. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. Due: 11/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-28. View official inspection document (report eea6009e-0aae-4534-a253-b8b2e3a214ad)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4510/28/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Employees listed on supplement did not have update Attestation of Good Moral Character. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. Not Monitored Comments Children were not present at the time of the inspection. 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: 11/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-28. View official inspection document (report eea6009e-0aae-4534-a253-b8b2e3a214ad)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 263/31/2025
26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (26-01)
The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: It was observed that the children were eating cinnamon toast crunch cereal with milk and mix fruit. However, the menu shows milk, apples or apple sauce, and WG Cheerios. The Provider made note of the substitutions on the menu during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that substitutions should be made when food on the menu is not being served. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 00c0af00-b92a-4260-94d0-798d787cfa2e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 403/31/2025
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments: It was found in the preschool classroom that on11/2024 the Epiephrine expired. The Provider should return the medication to the Parent or discard the medication. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that medication that is expired should be discarded or returned to the Parent. RECORD KEEPING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 00c0af00-b92a-4260-94d0-798d787cfa2e)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 2910/28/2024
29. (29-12)
The facility does not have a heat strip or temperature gauge to measure and verify sanitizing temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.6. & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Counselor could not verify the temperature of water in the kitchen. Counselor had the water for over 30 minutes, no hot water. Director contacted maintenance at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report b791657f-af22-445f-af95-b665cb7e90ef)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$973/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: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 58
- Type: Child Care Facility
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