God’s Gifts Christian Academy LLC

OCALA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.2based on state inspection data
Capacity55
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address1601 NE 25th Ave Unit 401-402, Ocala FL, 34470

CityOCALA, FL 34470

CountyMARION

Phone3524219274

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity55

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1601 NE 25th Ave Unit 401-402, Ocala FL, 34470, OCALA, FL 34470

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 446/2/2026

    44. (44-06)

    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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that a returning employee does not have a current Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. Completed at time of inspection. 45. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-02. View official inspection document (report e51b8bd3-e484-4dcb-89c7-9c3ab5c40a3a)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 436/2/2026

    43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (43-04)

    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: Counselor observed that a returning employee does not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect on file. Completed at time of inspection. 44. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-02. View official inspection document (report e51b8bd3-e484-4dcb-89c7-9c3ab5c40a3a)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 346/2/2026

    34. (34-12)

    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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that a returning employee did not complete the refresher training before going into the classroom. Completed at time of inspection. 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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 Monitored 39. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 40. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-02. View official inspection document (report e51b8bd3-e484-4dcb-89c7-9c3ab5c40a3a)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 234/30/2026

    23. (23-07)

    Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [fire alarm system]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed that the fire alarm system is still not operable. 14.3 Fire Drills 1. During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-30. View official inspection document (report 93b40d0f-6e86-405d-8633-1b437a830b3e)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4411/10/2025

    44. (44-06)

    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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Staff did not complete the current July 2024 Attestation of Good Moral Character. Due: 12/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-10. View official inspection document (report 176fce13-39ad-45aa-88fa-843ca63dd318)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 4311/10/2025

    43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (43-04)

    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: Both staff updated the Child Abuse and Neglect at the time of inspection. Counselor reviewed all 2 staff files. 44. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-10. View official inspection document (report 176fce13-39ad-45aa-88fa-843ca63dd318)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3411/10/2025

    34. (34-12)

    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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Staff did not complete the Exposure to Blood training. Childcare 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 childcare 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. 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) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Facility does not administer medication. Due: 12/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-10. View official inspection document (report 176fce13-39ad-45aa-88fa-843ca63dd318)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 3311/10/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June Comments: Staff did not complete the 10 hours in-service training for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. 10 hours in-service training is completed annually HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 12/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-10. View official inspection document (report 176fce13-39ad-45aa-88fa-843ca63dd318)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/10/2025

    23. (23-07)

    Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [fire alarm]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Fire inspection was completed on 3/6/2025 Fire Alarm system is not operable. According to Owner, the staff walks the building every 30 minutes to ensure the children and facility is safe (per Fire Marshall). Last Fire Drill conducted on 10/31/2025, 3 staff, 16 children 2:30 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route is required was conducted on 10/31/2025. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on 10/31/2025, at 12:15PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 11/10/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown is required during this licensure year. Emergency drill for storm/tornado is required during this licensure year. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-10. View official inspection document (report 176fce13-39ad-45aa-88fa-843ca63dd318)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 404/2/2025

    40. (40-01)

    Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child listed on supplement immunization is missing. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report a66ce322-4c2d-46eb-9cef-d4b05fbb30a7)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 474/2/2025

    47. Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (47-02)

    At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [8 ] for [(infant and toddlers)] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR] Comments: On 3/26/2025, other agency observed the an Credential Staff was not meeting Group Size requirements. On 4/2/2025 Counselor arrived and observed that the teacher has 6 one year olds, No infants. Staff credential is not required. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Director stated that the ELC did not tell her that there was a non-compliance, which could have been correction at the time of Monitoring. No other comments Counselor Comments Counselor commence a complaint due to ELC observation. Counselor discussed the complaint violations with Director on 4/2/2025 and 4/4/2025. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sylvia Collins Date: 04/02/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Shakira Mccormick Date: 04/02/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 6ebf87e7-b30a-431f-8601-155ff9df6f93)

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 034/2/2025

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8 children with 1 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1 staff and 1 volunteer] child care personnel for [8 children including a infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: Counselor observed on 4/2/2025 1 staff: 6-1 yoa Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-02. View official inspection document (report 6ebf87e7-b30a-431f-8601-155ff9df6f93)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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19Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,065/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: OCALA, MARION County
  • Capacity: 55
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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