Leon County Schools - Chaires Elementary
TALLAHASSEE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4774 Chaires Cross Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32317
CountyLEON
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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4774 Chaires Cross Rd, Tallahassee FL, 32317, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32317
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/27/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 134/27/2026
13. (13-03)
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: There was a bottle of pine sol under the cabinet that did not have a lock on the doors accessible to the children in care. Classroom 110. During the inspection, a bottle of Pine-Sol was observed under a cabinet that did not have a lock on the doors, making it accessible to children in care. I removed the Pine sol and moved it to the teachers office. Please ensure that all hazardous materials and cleaning chemicals are stored securely and made inaccessible to children at all times, in accordance with health and safety requirements. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report cd25260f-6f10-48c8-8141-cff62af71974)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 244/27/2026
24. (24-23)
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: The classroom refrigerator that was observed storing the children milk and snacks did not have a thermometer present at the time of the inspection. F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report cd25260f-6f10-48c8-8141-cff62af71974)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 334/27/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: There are staff members that have not completed the SR preservice training. (See Supplemental) b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ? Child Development in the School Readiness Program; ? Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; ? Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); ? Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and ? Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (if applicable). HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. 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 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report cd25260f-6f10-48c8-8141-cff62af71974)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 404/27/2026
40. (40-02)
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: There is a child in care that has expired immunization records. (See supplemental) 7.1 Immunization Records 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. 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: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report cd25260f-6f10-48c8-8141-cff62af71974)
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
$966/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, LEON County
- Type: Child Care Facility
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