Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.48
The Learning Center For Excellence, Corp.
5012 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- License:
- C02LE0059
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 78
- License expiration:
- January 30, 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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for The Learning Center For Excellence, Corp. from January 9, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of January 27, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections on May 14, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32304
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 13, 2025August 26, 2025Inspection 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the swings on the playground at the facility.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have 6 inches of resilient surface under the swing on the playground. 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 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children ha ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. The facility exhaust vent dusty. I received an email on 8/26/2025 @ 5:55pm with the pictures of the cleaned facility fans and exhaust vents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Report comments
- There is a staff member that have been in the industry since 2018 that have not completed the introductory training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- No Inservice listed for several staff members
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The ceiling fans, and exhaust fans had lent build up. Received email with pictures prior to uploading of the corrections made.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The frozen food was not labeled and wrapped at the time of inspection. The correction of pictures to this item was emailed prior to uploading this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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
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 walk me through your current process for documenting children during transportation to ensure all safety logs are complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection note that the facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to track children during transit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining the playground equipment and the ground cover beneath it?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 identified a concern regarding the depth of the resilient surface under the playground swings. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility ensures play areas remain safe and compliant.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 14, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your daily cleaning schedule to ensure all areas of the facility remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show repeated findings related to facility cleanliness. This question allows the director to explain the current cleaning practices and how they monitor the facility environment daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and annual in-service hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection identified that some staff had not completed required training or in-service hours. This question helps parents understand how the center currently monitors and documents staff professional development.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily activities and routines their children participate in?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication about daily routines helps parents stay informed and feel connected to the child's experience at the center. Understanding the communication style helps families determine if the center's approach aligns with their expectations.