Fordham Early Learning Academy
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4000 W Anthony Rd, Ocala FL, 34475
CityOCALA, FL 34475
CountyMARION
Phone3526714925
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
Capacity463
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High11
- Medium5
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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4000 W Anthony Rd, Ocala FL, 34475, OCALA, FL 34475
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 415/11/2026
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 Comments: Child listed on supplement immunization has expired. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 2203ef49-b8fa-41c3-a6cf-fc13af97c405)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 415/6/2026
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 Comments: 2 children listed on supplement immunizations has expired. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-06. View official inspection document (report d528be9c-6a25-434d-8740-2a90b1a8f969)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 421/12/2026
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: Child listed on supplement does not have a physical on file. Due: 2/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 10c89874-45df-4a75-a26d-7f7c836ca818)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/12/2026
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 Comments: Child listed on supplement immunization has expired. Due: 2/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 10c89874-45df-4a75-a26d-7f7c836ca818)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 331/12/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Employee listed on supplement did not complete the 40 hours introductory training within 12-15 months. Due: 2/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 10c89874-45df-4a75-a26d-7f7c836ca818)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 339/10/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Employee listed on supplement did not complete fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 81a95295-e851-4ccf-a8e9-5b3d3c83488d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 339/10/2025
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: 2 staff listed on supplement did not complete the Early Literacy within 1 year of hire. Due: 9/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 81a95295-e851-4ccf-a8e9-5b3d3c83488d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 421/8/2025
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments: Children listed on supplement is missing page 2 of the physical. Due: 1/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9347bd24-2521-4af3-b19d-ad9df2c19a44)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 451/8/2025
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Comments: 2 staff listed on supplement did not have a 5131 completed. Director completed at time of inspection. REMINDER - A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9347bd24-2521-4af3-b19d-ad9df2c19a44)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 441/8/2025
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 Comments: Counselor reviewed all 13 staff files. Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired. Director had employee to complete at time of inspection. REMINDER - C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001 (7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9347bd24-2521-4af3-b19d-ad9df2c19a44)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 421/8/2025
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 Comments: Child listed on supplement physical expired on 11/4/2024. Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 103 children files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9347bd24-2521-4af3-b19d-ad9df2c19a44)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/8/2025
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 Comments: Children (3) listed on supplement immunizations expired. REMINDER - The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, from the custodial parent or legal guardian. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-08. View official inspection document (report 9347bd24-2521-4af3-b19d-ad9df2c19a44)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 359/11/2024
35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (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 Comments: Employees listed did not complete the Blood to Exposure training at time of hire or the refresher training. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 14f5ef20-9338-40e5-9509-9c8fb731327c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 339/11/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Staff listed on supplement did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 14f5ef20-9338-40e5-9509-9c8fb731327c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 339/11/2024
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: Employees listed on supplement did not complete the 40 hours within 12 - 15 months of hire. Due: 9/30/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 14f5ef20-9338-40e5-9509-9c8fb731327c)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 463
- Type: Child Care Facility
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