Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.53
- Local median
- 1.4
Little Successful Angels Daycare
16 Earnest St, Quincy, FL 32351
- License:
- C02GA0703
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 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: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- April 12, 2027
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Gadsden 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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Successful Angels Daycare from January 4, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 10, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 10, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 26
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
17 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32351
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 24%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.76
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
November 6, 2023December 11, 2025March 10, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024March 10, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024March 10, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024March 10, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024March 10, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 11, 2025March 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have the number of toilets and/or wash sinks required for the licensed capacity. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility second children bathroom is being used as a storage closet and is not accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The evacuation route did not have explicit directions on were to exit the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection the facility did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator before I completed the inspection the thermometer was found and placed int the refrigerator.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The diaper changing mat was torn at the time of inspection the facility staff replaced the torn mat. The facility had a new mat and placed it on the changing station.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- There are children in care with no immunization records on file. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- There are children in care at the facility with expired immunization forms. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- There is children in care with no physical records. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- There are children in care with expired physical forms. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff members at the facility CAN forms are all expired 01/02/2026. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- The GMCA form in file at the facility for staff is the May 2019 and should be July 2024. I have sent the updated form to the facility email address. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all of the stationary playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There is not 6 inches of mulch at this facility playground. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There was not a staff member on premises at the time of inspection with valid in-person CPR training. E. CPR courses must include on-site instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There is no staff member present with in-person first aid training certificate. A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [it had fall over and was no longer safe ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a slide on the playground no longer anchored down.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all of the stationary playground equipment was not 6 inches deep.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- I advised the facility that the playground is out of compliance and can't be used until the fall zones are in place 6 inches deep. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There is no staff present at this facility with in-person CPR.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There is no staff member with in-person first aid training certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Smoking was observed in the facility, outdoor area, during a field trip or in a vehicle used to transport children, while children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1,E (Section 10, number 10) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 3 Physical Environment 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements E. Pursuant to Chapter 386.204, F.S., smoking is prohibited within the child care facility and in vehicles when being used to transport children. Smoking is prohibited in all outdoor areas, including on field trips, while children are in care. Owners/operators are to notify custodial parents and legal guardians, in writing, that smoking, including ecig We observed a staff member smoking on the side steps of the facility, I advised the director that the staff member was observed smoking outside the building. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-08
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [the alarm system working]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- 3.8.4 Fire Drills B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. We observed the facility fire alarm was unable to sound, once director and other staff members tried to activate the system. Fire drill was still conducted by director shouting fire drill. Director was advised to immediately notify the alarm company.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 3.9.5 Food Handling B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. All bottles need to be labeled, I observed several baby bottles without names, dates and time on them in the infant room.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. There is a staff member that had a break in service and returned without a rescreening. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.5 Outdoor Play Area The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The outdoor playground grass was completely overgrown, sandbox was also overgrown, needed clean sand and a cover.
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have an attendance record for the children. Corrective action: Each classroom wrote down attendance for each classroom. LC emailed a copy of an attendance sheet to the director to use going forward. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2,2,2,] child care personnel for [20, 12, 8] children is required. A ratio of [1,1,1,] child care personnel for [20, 12, 8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio: LC observed the entire facility to be out of ratio except the 1 year old classroom located in the back right. The preschool teacher had 20 three and four year old's. Majority three year old's. The 1 year old teacher located in the back left had twelve 1 year old's and in the infant room, there was teacher and other personnel watching 8 infants. Incorrect ratio: 1:20 - preschoolers (majority 3 year old's) 1:13 - 1 year old's 1:6 - 1 year old's 2:8 - Infants (other personnel caring for infants) Corrective action: The owner called parents to come pick up 5 children from the preschool classroom and 4 infants from the infant room. Another staff member that arrived went into ... [truncated]
- 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
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- LC observed a preschooler in a highchair. LC questioned the teacher, and she stated the child was hitting other children, so she put him in the highchair. LC informed the teacher that she cannot do that and as an alternative, to put the child in a corner and give him a book. Corrective action: The teacher removed the child from the highchair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental has not completed their required ELC training. TA: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff have up-to-date background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate that some staff background screening forms were not completed or up to date. This question helps clarify the current administrative procedures used to maintain compliance with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all necessary facility spaces, such as restrooms, remain accessible and available for children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that a restroom was being used for storage and was not accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand how the facility manages its physical environment to ensure all required amenities remain available.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that emergency evacuation plans are clearly posted and understood by all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 and March 2024 show findings related to emergency preparedness, including issues with evacuation diagrams and alarm systems. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to ensure these safety protocols are consistently followed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the playground equipment and ground cover to ensure they remain safe and ready for daily use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2026 reflect repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment and protective ground cover. This question provides insight into the facility's routine maintenance schedule and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and update health and immunization records for all children enrolled at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 noted instances where immunization or physical records were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand the office systems in place to ensure all health documentation is kept current.
Related violations