Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.28
Creative Minds School Of Arts Inc
2344 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- License:
- C02LE0068
- 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, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu: 7:03AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 147
- License expiration:
- August 31, 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
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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Creative Minds School Of Arts Inc from January 31, 2023 through April 22, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2024 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Six later inspections, from July 29, 2024 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32310
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.63
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
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Thermometer was missing from infant room refrigerator. Corrected at the time of inspection. Provider placed a thermometer in infant room refrigerator. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ was not dated]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- The menus that were posted were outdated. Technical assistance was given to the provider at time of inspection. Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed FSC updated menus. Email was deleted. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Enrollment application was incomplete and not signed for 1 child in care at this facility. Corrected at time of inspection. Parent arrived during inspection and completed enrollment application. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Corrected at the time of inspection. Owner updated clearinghouse during the time of inspection. Technical assistance was given. FSC explained to the owner and director that the clearing house roster must be updated within 5 days of hire or departure of personnel. See supplemental.
- 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [school age] group was inadequate in that [9 year old observed walking from one building to another without supervision.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival to the facility licensing counselor observed a child was without supervision when he exited the portable building and walked along ramp & sidewalk, then entered into the large building. Licensing counselor entered the portable and inquired about child walking between buildings without supervision. Personnel stated the school age child brought something to his young sister, and also stated a staff member usually stands outside to monitor when school age children walk between the buildings. Licensing counselor did not see personnel standing at either building monitoring the child. Licensing counselor entered the large building and spoke with personnel about the chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed cleaning supplies accessible to children in care. At the time of inspection the items were removed and stored in an inaccessible area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documented proof that new child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- The facility does not have documentation showing new child care personnel were trained on the facility's exposure plan before beginning to work. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 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
Could you describe the current process for keeping staff background screening rosters updated and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from March 2024 noted that the facility needed to update its personnel roster in the state clearinghouse system. This was corrected at the time of inspection, and it is helpful to understand the current administrative process for maintaining these records.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the March 2024 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor children as they move between different buildings or activity areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2023 identified a concern regarding the supervision of a child moving between buildings. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how staff ensure children are supervised during transitions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially harmful items are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2023 indicate a finding where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols for storing hazardous materials.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the April 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on required safety and health training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2023 inspection noted that documentation for certain staff training was missing. Asking about current training tracking helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff remain knowledgeable about health and safety procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the daily communication of meal menus and enrollment paperwork to ensure everything is current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted concerns regarding dated menus and incomplete enrollment forms. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices for keeping these important records up to date.
- Context
- The issues were corrected at the time of the March 2024 inspection.
Related violations