Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.54
The Baby Room
537 Silver Slipper Ln Ste 101, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- C02LE0044
- 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, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 15
- License expiration:
- August 5, 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Baby Room from March 28, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of June 13, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from June 21, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32303
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 5, 2023April 27, 2026Inspection 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
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed video footage of a child was left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B Per CCF Handbook, section 2.4.1. B, Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. (Page 12). Corrected at time of inspection. Teacher is no longer employed with facility. LS is requiring mandatory training for all staff. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [six 1 year old] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [eight - 1 and 2 year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon arrival Licensing Specialist observed facility personnel in 1/2-year classroom out of ratio. 1/2-year-olds 8:1 - out of ratio 1/2-year-olds 9:3 - ratio corrected Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding Ratio. Ratio was corrected when additional child care personnel arrived.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. The fire extinguisher was expired tagged date was 9/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 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
- While reviewing personnel records, RSPM Jalaber observed that the employee listed on the supplemental statement did not initiate their 40hr Introductory Training (Part 1 or Part 2 courses) within 90 days of hire. Technical Assistance: Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Corrective action completed, staff initiated training prior to the inspection being uploaded. New SR Heath and safety courses will be available January 1, 2024. All SR personnel who completed DCF traini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In reviewing personnel records, RSPM Jalaber observed that the facility did not have at least 3 childcare employees onsite with the CPR certification. Technical Assistance: Effective December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site. at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned. to provide direct supervision of children in care: 0-25 childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios = 3 minimum number of ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In reviewing personnel records, RSPM Jalaber observed that the facility did not have at least 3 childcare employees onsite with the First Aid certification. Technical Assistance: Effective December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For childcare personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be childcare personnel assigned.to provide direct supervision of children in care: 0-25 childcare personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios = 3 minimum number o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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 procedures in place to ensure children are always under direct supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection report mention a finding regarding child supervision. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center maintains active oversight of children at all times.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 22, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted an instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing practices used to keep ratios in balance.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members remain up-to-date on their required first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2023 show that the facility had an insufficient number of staff with current first aid and CPR training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains these important safety certifications for all employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct internal reviews of your safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, to ensure everything is properly maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection report identified a concern regarding the maintenance documentation for a fire extinguisher. Understanding the center's routine maintenance schedule provides insight into how they manage facility safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What kind of ongoing training or professional development do you provide to your teaching staff to support them in their roles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from December 2023 noted a finding regarding the timing of introductory training for a staff member. Asking about current training practices helps parents understand the center's commitment to staff preparation and development.
- Context
- The corrective action was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations