DR. D. D. Brown Christian Academy of Hope
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address921 SW 3rd St, Ocala FL, 34471
CityOCALA, FL 34471
CountyMARION
Phone3524332728
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
Capacity41
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High20
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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921 SW 3rd St, Ocala FL, 34471, OCALA, FL 34471
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/12/2025
- High3
- Medium-High20
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2312/12/2025
23. (23-01)
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Proof of annual fire inspection has not been submitted. Last fire inspection expired on 6/25/2025. 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 Due: 1/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report b7319063-e47c-4727-b4a5-0df9fe9bf819)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4411/6/2025
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: Attestation of Good Moral Character of all 4 staff were updated to the new version at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report c7acf11f-0f4e-471d-8db3-df05bab5da66)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 4111/6/2025
41. (41-02)
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Children listed on supplement does not have page 1 of the physical completed by the parent. Child listed on supplement does not have a physical on file for Counselor to review. Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 22 children files. 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 Compliance Comments Counselor reviewed all 4 staff files. Due: 12/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report c7acf11f-0f4e-471d-8db3-df05bab5da66)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3311/6/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)
Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Employee listed on supplement did not complete the SR training before being left alone in the classroom 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) Compliance Due: 12/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report c7acf11f-0f4e-471d-8db3-df05bab5da66)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3211/6/2025
32. (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint, rotten board]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Playhouse on large playground has exposed screws / nails and board is decaying (removed at time of inspection) Black tunnels have jagged edges on playground (removed at time of inspection) Blue/red/yellow spring bouncer chipped paint Blue/red stationary train is split around the tunnel (removed at time of inspection) Swing chain rusted (removed at time of inspection) / lumber on the blue swing has chipped/peeling paint Lumber used as the border around the mulch on playground is rotten with exposed nails Landscaping materials is a tripping hazard coming from underneath mulch White panels of the fence near the playground have green substance which needs to be cleaned off Counselor advised the Director to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust, chipped / peeling paint, exposed nails, rotten boards and tripping hazards TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report c7acf11f-0f4e-471d-8db3-df05bab5da66)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2311/6/2025
23. (23-01)
The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Last fire inspection expired 6/25/2025. Last Fire Drill conducted on 10/21/2025, 4 staff, 15 children, 1:59 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on today 11/6/2025, 4 staff, 15 children, 50 seconds to clear building. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted 10/21/2025 at 12:34PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 11/6/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 10/20/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 7/10/2025. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Food inspection completed on 2/28/2025 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report c7acf11f-0f4e-471d-8db3-df05bab5da66)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1211/6/2025
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Counselor observed 1 toilet in girls' and boys' restroom not working properly (signed posted on door) Boys' restroom has holes in the wall and plaster falling from wall on the fall. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 Due: 12/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report c7acf11f-0f4e-471d-8db3-df05bab5da66)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 414/9/2025
41. (41-01)
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Children listed on supplement missing physicals. Due: 5/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/9/2025
17. (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Clean brush from fence line, cut back dead palmetto limbs off fence. Due: 4/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/9/2025
17. (17-06)
The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Gate at back of playground has approximately a 6-inch gap and does not lock properly to keep children from exiting the premises. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 234/9/2025
23. (23-06)
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [4/2024 to present]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Fire inspection was completed on 6/25/2024. Last Fire Drill conducted on 3/12/2024 according to last fire drill log Counselor reviewed. Fire Drill using Primary route conducted on today 4/9/2025, 5 staff, 16 children, 45 seconds to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on today 4/9/2025, 1;30 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill during naptime is required during before October 14, 2025. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on 4/9/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 4/9/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 4/9/2025. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy prepares food for Preschool and School age facilities. Department of Health food inspection was completed on 2/28/2025 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 324/9/2025
32. (32-03)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [picnic table has peeling paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Blue picnic table has chipped paint Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 324/9/2025
32. (32-04)
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Physical Environment was not completed since 4/4/2023 according to the log given to the Counselor. Completed at time of inspection with Counselor TRAINING Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 334/9/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)
Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Staff listed on supplement did not complete the required SR training or Part 1 of the DCF training HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 344/9/2025
34. (34-11)
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Person in charge could not locate a written Blood Exposure Plan for Counselor to review. Staff does not have proof of completing the Exposure to Blood training in their files. 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 354/9/2025
35. (35-01)
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: No staff in the facility has First Aid or CPR 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) Noncompliance Due: 4/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 364/9/2025
36. (36-01)
The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: No staff in the facility has First Aid or CPR 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 Monitored Comments No children on medication at time of inspection. 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) Noncompliance Due: 5/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 404/9/2025
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: Children listed on supplement are missing immunizations. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 404/9/2025
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: Children listed on supplement immunizations has expired. 41. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 414/9/2025
41. (41-02)
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: Children listed on supplement physicals expired. 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) Noncompliance Due: 5/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 424/9/2025
42. (42-01)
Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Children listed on supplement did not have an enrollment form for Counselor to review. Counselor reviewed all 18 children files. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 434/9/2025
43. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (43-01)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Counselor along with the person in charge gathered documents for all staff files Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 434/9/2025
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: All staff child abuse and neglect had expired. Staff 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 444/9/2025
44. (44-01)
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Person in Charge completed the 5131 Background Screening and Personnel Requirement forms at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-09. View official inspection document (report 6968c86d-905d-42b7-88e4-a27231a576c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/1/2025
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: Lighter removed from playground 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-01. View official inspection document (report 00d9ec19-2b76-4e3b-ae1b-569e2a57dec9)
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$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 41
- Type: Child Care Facility
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