Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.86
Sprouting Kid's Academy LLC
2015 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- License:
- C02LE0084
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 11:59PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 96
- License expiration:
- November 13, 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
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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Sprouting Kid's Academy LLC from March 14, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32301
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.03
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 2, 2025March 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed an unscreened volunteer in three-year-old classroom alone supervising 9 three and four-year-old children. See Supplemental. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding unscreened volunteers/individuals being left alone with children in care. Corrected at the time of inspection when additional screened personnel arrived at facility and entered three-year-old classroom. Provider advised unscreened individual that they could not return until background screening has been completed. Provider stated she was unaware volunteer was alone in classroom. Designated Representative stated a teacher was late arriving to the facility.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-18
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
- During personnel file review Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel who did not have CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form on file. See supplemental. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding having a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually and on file for all child care personnel and volunteers. Two child care personnel signed the CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A volunteer acknowledgement form was not on file or available for Licensing Specialist to review. See supplemental Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining volunteer acknowledgement forms on file and available for Licensing to review for all volunteers. Unscreened volunteer signed volunteer acknowledgement form at the time of inspection. Provider stated she must have misplaced original form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During file review Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel file that did not have a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given regarding FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements. Licensing Specialist received an email from provider on 03/15/2026 with completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements form for personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During file review Licensing Specialist observed two personnel files employment history verification was incomplete. Licensing Specialist observed employment history for the last 5 years was not listed on 5131 or employment application. See supplemental. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given regarding 5-year employment history verification. Licensing Specialist received an email from provider on 03/15/2026 with completed 5-year history verification form for 2 personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel file that was missing confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance from the 5 -year employment history verification check. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was given regarding employment history verification and all required information. Provider completed employment history verification check and added all required information at the time of the inspection. Per CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire 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
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3). The last annual fire inspection was completed in September 2023. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 expired immunization records were viewed. Corrected at the time of the inspection. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed six of personnel in-service hours for 2022-2023 was completed on 7/3/2023. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. 4.2.7.D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome ] . CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed the refrigerator thermometer in the infant room showing a reading greater than 40 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed the refrigerator thermometer in the infant room showing a reading of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe ty ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
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 all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 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 April 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 the current process for verifying employment history and background screening documents for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that some personnel files were missing required employment history details. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff records are complete and up to date.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that only screened personnel are left alone with children in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate repeated concerns regarding background screening requirements and supervision. This question allows the director to explain the protocols in place to maintain proper supervision standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the renewal of important documents like fire inspections and immunization records for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where fire inspection documentation or immunization records were not current. Understanding the center's tracking system provides insight into how they stay compliant with health and safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required annual training and professional development on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a previous inspection identified a finding related to the completion of annual in-service training hours. This question helps parents understand how the center prioritizes and monitors staff education.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily operations and staffing helps parents feel connected to their child's environment. This question is a helpful way to learn about the center's transparency and parent-engagement practices.