Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.05
- Local median
- 0.58
Quality Education Facility Inc.
2705 Allen Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- License:
- C02LE0026
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 24
- License expiration:
- June 27, 2027
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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Quality Education Facility Inc. from February 21, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 24, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32312
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.7
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 3 recorded violations.
May 23, 2024May 15, 2025July 29, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 15, 2026June 17, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023May 23, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility does not have documentation of a current and approved annual fire inspection from local fire authority (see supplemental). Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed outdoor play area exit gate that is unable to close securely which would allow a child to exit. Exit gate leads to parking and heavily trafficked roadway. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding the exit gate on playground being able to securely close to reduce the risk of a child exiting playground.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Local Fire Department Inspector was present at the time of inspecting conducting annual fire inspection. Fire inspection conducted was not approved due to fire code violations that require corrective action. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining a current and approved annual fire inspection. Fire Inspector notated on fire inspection reinspection is needed by 06/14/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- An alternate power source was used by the facility, was not installed and maintained in accordance with manufacturers instructions, and/or did not comply with the Florida Building Code or Florida Fire Prevention Code 69A-60, F.A.C. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, F (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Monitored fire drill log, fire drill conducted at time of inspection. Extension cords being used as an alternate power source that did not comply with Florida Fire Prevention. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical was provided regarding alternate power source and following fire code. Fire Department inspector was present at time of inspection conducting annual fire inspection. Provider removed extension cords at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-26
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing, bus, and seesaw.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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. Fall zones were not 6'' deep and 6 feet out in all directions.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the swing]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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. Fall zones were not 6'' deep and 6 feet out in all directions.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- 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 setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 10.4, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC viewed a 3-month-old napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was given. Teacher moved the 3-month-old infant from stomach on to back. Provider agreed to post back to sleep poster in infant classroom. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
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 [a wooden swing set has wood that is deteriorating and decayed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that a wooden swing set has wood that is deteriorating and decayed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Corrective needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- (1) Childcare 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 Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infants] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon arrival FSC observed 1 teacher with 1 infant and 7 children ages 1-4 years old. 1 Other personnel were present in the facility but could not be used for ratio/supervision count. Minutes later FSC observed 2 additional personnel enter the facility bringing ratio back into compliance. Mixed(infant-4years) 8:1 - See supplemental. 1 other personnel present 10-15 minutes later ratio was corrected infants 1:1 one year old 3:1 2-4 years old 4:1 1 other personnel present Corrected 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
- An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed infant being fed with propped bottle. Teacher removed bottle from infant after FSC explained that bottles should not be propped. Corrected at time of inspection. Technical assistance was given at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-08
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed 3 space heaters plugged in and running. Provider stated she was unaware that space heater could not be used and unplugged and moved space heater out of the reach of children. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was given.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Transportation by foot logs]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the child(ren) arrived at the destination on the transportation log immediately, 2. Conduct roll call, record, date and initial verifying that all children were accounted for. 3. The same must occur prior to leaving that location and immediately upon returning to the facility premises. The first and secon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [the required training was not properly documented.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. Staff training was not on the proper DCF training forms.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): Staff member did not have the required 10 hrs. of Inservice.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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]
- Report comments
- C. 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. Staff files were missing CAN forms and staff members were not present at the time of inspection. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed ratio of2 child care personnel with 11 children ages infant, two, three, four, five, and six. At the time of inspection the group was split as follows: 1 personnel with two infants, and 1 personnel with nine children ages 2 through 6. Also present during inspection 1 personnel with five children age one. 1:2 infant. 1:9 ages 2 through 6. 1:5 age one.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel has not started introductory training requirement. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 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.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed documentation of annual child abuse and neglect reporting form is missing from personnel file. At the time of inspection personnel signed form. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302 (3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
Can you share how you ensure the outdoor play area gates are always secure and functioning properly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 noted a concern regarding an exit gate that did not close securely. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains its fencing to keep children safely within the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that infants are always placed in the correct sleep position according to their individual needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 identified a concern regarding infant sleep positioning. This question helps parents learn about the current staff training and supervision routines used to support safe sleep practices for infants.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your annual fire safety inspections to ensure all documentation is current and approved?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where the facility did not have a current, approved annual fire safety inspection on file. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains compliance with local safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for inspecting and maintaining playground equipment to keep it in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated findings related to the maintenance of playground equipment and ground cover over several inspections. This question allows parents to understand the facility's routine for identifying and addressing equipment repairs or surface safety needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring all staff members complete and document their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where staff training documentation was incomplete or not properly recorded. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center monitors professional development and ensures all caregivers meet state training standards.
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