Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.89
- Local median
- 0.5
Creative Child Learning Center
4390 Grove Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- License:
- C02LE0005
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 290
- License expiration:
- November 24, 2026
Typical cost: $1,001 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,001 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.19 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Leon 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 inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Creative Child Learning Center from February 9, 2023 through July 7, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 10, 2026 and involved supervision.
Two later inspections, from May 12, 2026 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 32311
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023February 12, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024June 17, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [three-year-old] group was inadequate in that [the teacher was distracted by a laptop while being the only staff member in the classroom supervising the children]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Video was reviewed I observed a video that was emailed to me from the facility, The teacher was the only staff member in the classroom at the time of the incident; she was distracted by a laptop and should have given the children more attention. The children could not be observed in the area behind of the shelf in the classroom, teacher should be making periodic checks to ensure the safety of the children. Corrected: I spoke with the facility director and advised her to communicate to the facility staff about distractions and children being in line sight especially when they are the only staff member present. 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Childcare personnel must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a baby in care crawling around the infant room with a bib dragging on the floor this posed a strangulation hazard. This was corrected at the time of inspection teacher removed the bid from the child immediately. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Climber and slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist measured the fall zones at the time of inspection and found it to be inch in depth. 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 March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.3 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.8.3 Exit Areas The exits must be clearly marked, identifying the path to safety in case of an emergency, at all times during the operation of the childcare facility. The exits must not be blocked at any time. There was a child sleeping on a mat Infront of the fire exit, The child was moved to another area of the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-22
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are two employees that have not completed Safe sleep and fire extinguisher training within the first 30 days of employment. (See Supplemental) Corrected before the inspection was uploaded, director emailed copies of the certificates of completion for both staff members for safe sleep and fire extinguisher training.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff member did not comply with facility policy. Staff member was terminated.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [Air filters and air vent were dusty.], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. There we dust build up on the vents and filters at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 7.1 Immunization Records B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have cu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Report comments
- F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facili ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental has not begun DCF training. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental has not completed Safe sleep training within 30 days. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a pair of adult scissors accessible to children in the VPK classroom. Corrective action: The teacher removed the scissors from the shelf and stowed them away.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental has not completed their required 40 hour training. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental has not begun her DCF training. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental has not completed her safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 classroom policies regarding staff use of personal devices or laptops while children are present?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection report indicate a concern regarding staff distraction by a laptop while supervising children. This question helps clarify how the center ensures staff remain fully focused on children at all times.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all items worn by infants, such as bibs, are safe and do not pose any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 identified a concern regarding an item worn by an infant that could pose a potential hazard. Asking this helps parents understand the center's daily safety checks for infant care.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center communicate its disciplinary and expulsion policies to staff to ensure they are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection report show a concern regarding staff compliance with the facility's written disciplinary policies. This question helps parents understand how the center trains and monitors staff to ensure they adhere to established conduct guidelines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the process for ensuring all staff members complete their required training within the designated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show repeated instances where documentation for staff training was not fully up to date. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for tracking and verifying that all staff meet professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for ensuring that all children's immunization records are kept current and updated before they expire?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2023 and 2024 indicate that immunization records were sometimes found to be expired. This question helps parents understand how the center manages health documentation to ensure all files remain current.
Related violations