Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.75
Golden Book Pre-school
3123 Eliza Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- License:
- C02LE0071
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 121
- License expiration:
- November 21, 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 inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Golden Book Pre-school from February 22, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 7, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 7, 2024.
Eight later inspections, from March 18, 2024 through June 23, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- 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 12 local median in 32308
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.91
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
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No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete SR training within 90 days. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff observed expired immunization forms in child's file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child was missing physical form. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed expired physical form in child's file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- FSC observed staff not taking off the clearing house roster. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed in the 4 year-old class, 2 outlet missing covers. The teacher put covers in the outlet. Corrective action given.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed cots with linens stacked on top of each other. Childcare staff unstacked the cots. TA was given that cots/mats cannot be stacked with linen on them because of sanitary purposes. Corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Director was walking back and forth with FSC during inspection leaving the 1-year-old class unattended at times. Director went back into the classroom. TA was giving to that staff must stay in the classroom at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
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
What steps does the center take to keep the staff roster in the state clearinghouse updated and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 identified a need to update the personnel roster in the state system. Asking about this process provides insight into how the facility maintains its administrative records.
- Context
- The center had a correction due date of 3/7/2024 for this item, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that electrical outlets remain covered and safe throughout the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2023 noted an instance where outlet covers were missing. This question allows the director to explain their current maintenance and safety check routines.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that children are always supervised, especially during transitions like nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an early 2023 inspection mentioned a concern regarding supervision during nap time. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols and staff expectations.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current training process for new staff members to ensure they are fully prepared before working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2024 inspection noted that some staff had not completed required training within the expected timeframe. This question helps clarify how the center currently manages staff onboarding and training compliance.
- Context
- The center had a correction due date of 3/7/2024 for this item, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the collection and tracking of student health and immunization records to ensure they stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2024 noted that some student health and immunization forms were expired or missing. This question helps families understand how the center manages these important health documents.
- Context
- The center had a correction due date of 3/7/2024 for this item, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
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