Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.54
Great Beginnings Preschool Inc
3840 N Monroe St Ste 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- C02LE0061
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 165
- License expiration:
- April 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 18, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Great Beginnings Preschool Inc from March 21, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 17, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32303
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- 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.
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
- LS observed 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) LS observed fire inspection expired 3/18/26. Provider will need to send LS inspection report after completion. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 LS observed director credential expired 4/2/25. Corrective action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed (1) personnel had an expired [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 FSC observed it expired on 04/04/23. Photos taken. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed expired physical forms in students' files. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by August 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed an outlet cover missing. The director placed a cover on the electriacl outlet. Correctice action completed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 does the center ensure that all staff members, including drivers, maintain their required medical and certification documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a driver's required medical examination documentation was not current. Asking about the tracking process helps parents understand how the center keeps staff credentials up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for identifying and addressing any potential environmental hazards, such as ensuring all electrical outlets are properly covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted an issue with an uncovered electrical outlet, which was corrected at the time. This question helps parents understand the center's routine safety checks for the physical environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all required safety inspections, such as annual fire safety checks, remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a recent finding regarding an expired annual fire safety inspection. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility manages its regulatory compliance and safety deadlines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center support leadership and staff in maintaining their professional credentials and training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show a past finding where a director's credential had expired. This question provides insight into how the center manages ongoing professional development for its leadership team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the procedure for keeping student health records, such as physical examination forms, up to date for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted that some student health records were not current. Asking about the record-keeping process helps parents understand how the center ensures all health documentation is maintained accurately.
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