Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.16
St James Early Learning Center
219 E Johnson Ave, Pensacola, FL 32514
- License:
- C01ES0303
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 78
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,057 - $1,062 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,057 - $1,062/mo
Median daily rate: $48.80 - $49.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Escambia County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for St James Early Learning Center from February 20, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved medication.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32514
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 12%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [neosporin ointment ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher 1 (listed on supplemental sheet) put Neosporin ointment on the child without authorization to do so. The provider has removed all ointments form the classrooms. Per DCF CCF: Section 6.5 Medication A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non- prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ le ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On 10/22/2025 licensing observed 1 staff in a room with 8 one-year olds. Ratio for one-year olds is 1 staff to 6 children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [all classes] group was inadequate in that [all teachers left their rooms. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing received knowledge from all staff members that on 10/10/2025 a mandatory meeting hosted by the director took place during nap time at the facility. At this time all staff members left their classrooms to attend the meeting leaving the children in each room unsupervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [the oven not working properly at one time. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the investigation, the Director stated that at one time in the past the oven/stove was not working properly and led to food being under or over cooked at some times. The oven/stove was repaired and there has not been an issue with the food since. The past inspections (listed below) when licensing was on site the food/kitchen was in compliance and there was no spoiled food being served. -6/09/2025 -02/06/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date, properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Report comments
- From the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D 3.9.2 Food Storage D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Report comments
- From the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 3.9.2 Food Storage 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 sett ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- From the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C 3.9.3 Food Safety B. If a child care facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(t), F.A.C. In addition, meals and snacks must contain at a minimum the meal and snack patterns shown for infants and children in the Child Care Food Program Me ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- From the Child Care Facility Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements G . Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring staff have written authorization before applying any ointments or creams to a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in April 2026 where ointment was applied without the required parental authorization. This question helps clarify the steps the center takes to ensure all medical applications follow established protocols.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you manage staffing schedules to ensure that correct child-to-teacher ratios are maintained at all times, including during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted an instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. This question allows the director to explain the current systems for monitoring classroom coverage.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that children are always supervised, even when staff members need to attend meetings or take breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 indicate a finding regarding supervision during a staff meeting. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staff availability to maintain constant supervision.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures do you have in place to ensure that all food served to children is prepared safely and stored at the correct temperatures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection mention a concern regarding food preparation equipment. Asking this helps clarify how the facility currently maintains its kitchen equipment and food safety standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate daily routines and classroom activities to parents so they feel informed about their child's day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps families feel connected to their child's care and daily experiences. Regular communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between parents and staff.