Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.56
- Local median
- 0.54
Unity Child Care Development - EAST
101 E 4th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- C02LE0058
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- January 25, 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Unity Child Care Development - EAST from February 10, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 21, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32303
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility does not have lights in the bathroom near the cafeteria. 3.3.1 Lighting A. All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room.
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- There is a staff member that have not completed early literacy training. (See supplemental) 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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 literac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- There are staff members that have not completed the required SR training. (See Supplemental) 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption from completing childcare training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., all child care personnel must successfully complete at least one of these trainings: 1. Licensed School Readiness providers must complete, and any other School Readiness provider type may complete, the DCF-approved online or in-person child care training courses as evidenced by successful completion of the competency examination offered by DCF or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [playground slide] 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
- There is not 6 inches of rubber mulch under the playground slide. 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 January 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. The director was given the opportunity to remove the items from the classroom bathroom at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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]
- 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 A1, 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 Facilities ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
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
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
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Upon arrival, LC observed adult scissors in a bucket, sitting on top of a short shelf, accessible to children. Corrective action: The teacher removed the scissors and stored 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
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility had 2 staff members with expired Child abuse and neglect forms. Corrective action: The director and staff members signed updated abuse and neglect forms. 5 staff members files viewed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- The facility failed to maintain a current staff roster on the Clearinghouse. Clearing house viewed and corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous materials are kept securely stored and out of reach of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report where hazardous materials were found in an area accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children in care.
- Context
- This finding was noted in an August 2025 inspection and was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for maintaining staff training records to ensure everyone stays up to date on their required health and safety certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some staff members had not completed required health and safety training by the expected date. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages ongoing professional development for its team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that all rooms have adequate lighting to support safe supervision and daily activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 indicate a finding regarding sufficient lighting levels in certain areas of the facility. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains its physical environment for the comfort and supervision of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance of outdoor play areas, such as ensuring the ground cover under equipment remains at the recommended depth?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection noted an issue with the depth of ground cover under playground equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for checking and maintaining outdoor safety surfaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping children's health and immunization records current and organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified an instance where an immunization form was not current. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all health documentation is up to date for every child.
Related violations