Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.58
- Local median
- 0.48
FSU Childcare And Early Learning Program
612 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- License:
- C02LE0028
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 162
- License expiration:
- August 23, 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 inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for FSU Childcare And Early Learning Program from April 24, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved background screening.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32304
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.9
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 10, 2024April 22, 2025April 1, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 22, 2025April 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel who did not complete safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome training within 30 days of hire. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 staff file that did not contain the current 2024 version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was provided regarding the current 2024 version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Licensing Specialist received email from provider on 04/03/2026 with personnel completed Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialists reviewed 49 personnel files. Licensing Specialist observed 2 staff files with expired CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding annually signing CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Provider had 2 staff complete and sign CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form at the time of the inspection.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Personnel listed on supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training requirement. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding the 40-hour Introductory Childcare Training requirement. Per CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1, Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency exam ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed facility Clearinghouse roster and observed the facility failed to maintain a current employee for all childcare personnel. Licensing Specialist observed some personnel in Clearinghouse are not being added or removed within 5 days of hire or termination. Licensing Specialist observed some personnel being added 1 to 2 months after date of hire or termination. Corrected at the time of Inspection. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining Clearinghouse. Provider updated Clearinghouse roster. Per CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 on supplemental did not initiate training. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 on supplemental did not complete early lit within a year. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 your current process for ensuring all staff personnel files are fully updated with the required moral character forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that a staff file was missing the current version of the required attestation form. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation for all employees.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the background screening and Clearinghouse roster to ensure all staff additions and removals are recorded promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings related to maintaining the Clearinghouse roster. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff background information is current and compliant with state requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to track staff training deadlines and ensure all new hires complete their required certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show multiple instances where staff training documentation was not fully up to date. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring and verifying that all staff meet mandatory training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all annual personnel forms, such as child abuse reporting requirements, are signed and filed for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that some staff files were missing the required annual child abuse reporting form. This question helps parents understand the center's internal review process for maintaining complete personnel records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about the care environment. Understanding how the center shares information about staffing and routines supports a collaborative relationship between families and the program.