Creative Learning Preschool LLC

OCALA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity73
HoursMon 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address5285 SW 1st Ln, Ocala FL, 34474

CityOCALA, FL 34474

CountyMARION

Phone3522911219

Operating details

HoursMon 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity73

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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5285 SW 1st Ln, Ocala FL, 34474, OCALA, FL 34474

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/7/2026

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

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 337/7/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Employee listed on supplement did not complete their Early Literacy within a year of being hired. Employee was hired on 4/11/25. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Due: 8/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-07-07. View official inspection document (report 064b3467-9317-4484-beb6-5010d9c22f75)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 337/7/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Employee listed on supplement did not complete the introductory training within the required amount of time. Employee was hired on 4/11/2025. Employee started training on 6/23/2025. Employee should have been completed 6/23/2026. Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. Due: 8/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-07-07. View official inspection document (report 064b3467-9317-4484-beb6-5010d9c22f75)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 177/7/2026

    17. (17-02)

    The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed holes on the older childrens playground that could become a tripping hazard. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor are free from hazards. Technical assistance was provided to stretch the green turf out to prevent tripping hazards. Technical assistance was provided to have the fence line cleared in younger children playground. Due: 7/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-07-07. View official inspection document (report 064b3467-9317-4484-beb6-5010d9c22f75)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 443/9/2026

    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 Child Abuse and Neglect expired on 3/4/2026, employee updated form at time of inspection. Counselor reviewed all 12 staff files. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-09. View official inspection document (report 9e9a73e8-068c-4ab7-b358-6016e5372fce)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 423/9/2026

    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 physical expired 2/19/2026. Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 49 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: 3/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-09. View official inspection document (report 9e9a73e8-068c-4ab7-b358-6016e5372fce)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 413/9/2026

    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: Child listed on supplement immunization expires 1/26/2026. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 3/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-09. View official inspection document (report 9e9a73e8-068c-4ab7-b358-6016e5372fce)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 393/9/2026

    39. (39-05)

    Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time, signatures]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification Counselor observed an incident/ accident report that occurred on 2/2/2026, missing teacher and Directors signatures, time and first aid action taken. Director and teacher complete at time of inspection. A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 56 care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. 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: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-09. View official inspection document (report 9e9a73e8-068c-4ab7-b358-6016e5372fce)

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3311/12/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: Employee listed on supplement was hired on 8/10/2022, left the industry on 11/15/2022, returned 9/5/2024. Early Literacy was not completed with 12 months of hire date. Employee completed Early Literacy on 11/11/2024. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report cb5da5bc-804c-49ae-a332-71c961c2856d)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 3311/12/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-04)

    Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: Employee listed on supplement was hired on 8/10/2022, left the industry on 11/15/2022, returned to the industry on 9/5/2024 with completing the 40 hours Introductory Training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-12. View official inspection document (report cb5da5bc-804c-49ae-a332-71c961c2856d)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3910/17/2024

    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: An incident report was not written, as child did not return. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report 6ddc8370-e804-483e-b82e-bd360336974d)

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$973/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: OCALA, MARION County
  • Capacity: 73
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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