Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.43
Franklin County Early Head Start
162 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320
- License:
- C02FR0203
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 25
- License expiration:
- March 21, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Franklin County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Franklin County Early Head Start from March 21, 2023 through March 10, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 27, 2024 and involved sleep safety.
Five later inspections, from November 8, 2024 through March 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 0 local median in Franklin County
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.11
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- RSPM observed an infant asleep in the crib sleeping on the Boppy pillow, wrapped in a blanket with a pacifier clip. Technical assistance provided. Technical assistance: 3.6.4, A All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 [expired 5/31/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- RSPM observed in the infant room, all the containers of squash was expired. Technical assistance: If a facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety. Corrective action: The multiple containers were thrown out.
- 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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- RSPM observed the door to the staff restroom to be open and the bathroom cabinet's child safety lock was unsecure. The staff restroom sits adjacent to the 2-3yr old classroom. Technical Assistance: All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. RSPM secured the bathroom cabinet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Multiple child abuse and neglect forms were observed to have expired on 8/5/23. Technical Assistance: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Corrective action is needed.
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 training and daily procedures the staff follows to ensure infants are placed in their cribs safely?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from June 2024 where an infant was observed in a crib with items that could pose a risk. This question helps parents understand the current protocols in place to maintain a safe sleep environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 noted that a cabinet containing hazardous materials was found unsecured. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility keeps potentially harmful items out of reach.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the kitchen staff manage food inventory to ensure all items served are fresh and within their expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2024 indicate that some food items were found to be expired during an inspection. This question allows the provider to explain the current process for monitoring food quality and safety.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required annual documentation and training records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2023 noted that some personnel forms were missing required annual signatures. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains compliance for staff records.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily care and the center's operational standards. Understanding these channels ensures families feel connected and confident in the center's transparency.