Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.86
A Great Beginning Daycare
926 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- License:
- C02LE0086
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- September 25, 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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for A Great Beginning Daycare from January 24, 2023 through May 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 3, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 15, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from October 20, 2025 through May 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 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
- 31%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 7, 2023September 3, 2025Inspection 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
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
- Inspector notes
- LS observed (1) Childcare 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. Per CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A. (Page 43) Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare 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. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [the times conducted.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [ the times conducted. ] . CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C. FSC gave technical assistance to provider about putting times on log. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D. FSC told provider about making sure to complete emergency preparedness drill. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Children napping at the time of inspection. 1:3 infants 1:2 1yrs old 1:7 2yrs 0:9 - 3-4yrs old. The 2yr old teacher, was attempting to supervise 2 classes located across the hall from each other. 2nd Observation: 1:3 infants 1:2 1yrs old 1:7 2yrs old 1:9 - 3-4yrs old; staff returned from lunch Technical Assistance: During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental form did not complete 10hrs of in-service training for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Corrective action is needed. Monitored in-service training from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Technical Assistance: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training complet ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children's file listed on the supplemental form was missing the enrollment application. Friendly Reminder: During the next licensing inspection Licensing staff will monitor Influenza virus brochure and Distracted adult notification: Influenza Virus brochure Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental statement did not complete a 5-yr rescreen. Technical Assistance: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 53 A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years.
- Correction status
- Due by September 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed expired immunization forms in students' file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Physical forms were not in students' files. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [it was not signed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility failed to maintain April 2023 distracted adult. Corrective action needed. There are 29 students enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed 1 childcare personnel caring for 5 infants. The Owner took one of the infants and moved her to the 1-year-old classroom. Infants 1:4 Mixed (Infant and 1-year-old's- 1:4 Mixed (1's and 2's)- 1:6 Mixed (2's and 3's)- 1:10 One additional staff was present, but not in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed infant sleeping in a playpen with bib and pacifier clip. The teacher removed the bib and pacifier clip.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 ensure that background screenings for all staff are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a finding regarding the completion of five-year background rescreenings. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for maintaining compliance with staff screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage supervision during nap times to ensure staff are always within sight and hearing of the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 included a finding related to supervision during nap time. Asking about current procedures provides insight into how the center maintains safety and ratios during rest periods.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required annual in-service training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a September 2025 inspection show that some personnel had not completed their required annual in-service training. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and ensures these training requirements are met for all staff.
- Context
- The 2025 report indicated this was a correction item due by October 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how the facility conducts and documents emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated that written records for emergency drills were not available at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and maintains these important safety records.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for ensuring that all student health and immunization records are complete and up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining accurate health and immunization records is essential for the well-being of all children in care. Understanding how the center manages these documents helps parents feel confident that health requirements are consistently monitored.