Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0
Abney Ark of Love Childcare
1700 W Jackson St, Pensacola, FL 32501
- License:
- C01ES0411
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- August 17, 2026
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 inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Abney Ark of Love Childcare from July 28, 2025 through March 16, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 11, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
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
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32501
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.09
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, childcare personnel left the classroom of 6 children to open the door for licensing, leaving the class out of ratio. six children were in the classroom, ages 1-3. One childcare personnel must be with the group in order to maintain ratio. Resolved at the time of inspection.
- 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 [one-three year old group] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left the classrom, leaving the children alone. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, childcare personnel left the classroom of 6 children to open the door for licensing, leaving the class unsupervised. Per DCF CCF Handbook: Section 2.4.1 B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. Resolved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The bottles in the refrigerator in the infant classroom were not labeled with the child first and last name. Per DCF CCF Handbook: Section 3.9.6 B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, childcare personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. Resolved at time of inspection, provider labeled bottles with child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you describe the current procedures in place to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times, even during transitions or when staff members need to step away?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the facility ensures consistent coverage throughout the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of inspection, and a later inspection in March 2026 did not note any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or protocols do you have for staff regarding the continuous supervision of children, especially when someone needs to open a door or handle a task outside the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 included a finding regarding classroom supervision. This question allows the director to explain the current practices for keeping children supervised during daily transitions.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of inspection, and a later inspection in March 2026 did not note any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the labeling and tracking of infant bottles and food brought from home to ensure everything is correctly identified for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 show a finding related to the labeling of infant bottles. Discussing this process helps parents understand the current system for managing personal items brought into the facility.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of inspection, and a later inspection in March 2026 did not note any findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes to classroom staffing or procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring that parents are informed about their child's daily care environment.
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff members to ensure they are fully familiar with your facility's safety and supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center prepares its team helps parents feel confident that all staff are well-trained in the standards and expectations of the facility.