Josephine's Creations Child Care Center
TALLAHASSEE, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyLEON
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High11
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 196/10/2026
19. (19-03)
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. Corrective action needed. 20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 21. Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 22. Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 9bb97189-04b0-454a-8731-bb6ddb3c1d02)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 266/10/2026
26. (26-04)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident, incident or an observed health related sign or symptom on the day it occurred. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Provider could not locate documentation of accident/incident recording form. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding Accident/Incident Record. Licensing Specialist provided Owner with an Accident/incident recording form that can be used at the facility for documentation. 27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 9bb97189-04b0-454a-8731-bb6ddb3c1d02)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 276/10/2026
27. (27-01)
During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Owner did not have documentation of fire drills being conducted monthly for 2025 or 2026. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding conducting and documenting monthly fire drills. Fire drill was conducted at the time of inspection and documented. 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments No medication being administered. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments No medication being administered. 30. Documentation of Dispensed Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable CHILDREN'S RECORDS Compliance Comments 6 (A-Z) childrens files viewed. 31. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report 9bb97189-04b0-454a-8731-bb6ddb3c1d02)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 345/29/2025
34. (34-01)
Child care personnel failed to grant the licensing authority access to the family day care home, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR] Comments: The owner of this Day Care Home advised me I could not conduct the inspection when I arrived and requested access. (See Supplemental) 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS 36. Planned Activities (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments I'm stressed out. Counselor Comments I was not allowed access to the facility. There were about 5 children in care that I could see from the front room. Not sure if there were anymore. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Michelle Richardson Date: 05/29/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Parrie Powell Date: 05/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-29. View official inspection document (report a7f54e95-d7e6-4f71-bd36-cf239319a71d)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TALLAHASSEE, LEON County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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