Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.86
Budding Years Academy, Llc
167 Salem Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- License:
- C02LE0088
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue: 7:00PM to 6:00PM; Wed-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 25
- License expiration:
- February 27, 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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Budding Years Academy, Llc from February 24, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 11, 2026.
Staff-to-child ratio 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32301
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- 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 4 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024June 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed newly hired personnel who did not complete school readiness preservice training requirements in direct supervision of children in the 3 through 5-year-old classroom alone, no other personnel was present in classroom. Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel training record and observed personnel completed one of two required trainings. See Supplemental. Corrective action needed. Friendly Reminder: 2025/2026 in-service training logs and certificates for all child care personnel will be monitored at next inspection. If child care personnel have utilized the DCF child care training site to complete in-service hours, please ensure a current DCF child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Counselor observed the base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed FSC on 5/24/24 pictures of base of the fence repaired and now at ground level. Email deleted. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Tag expired om 1/2024. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC viewed 1 child did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed FSC on 5/21/24 missing immunization record for the 1 child. Email deleted. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- FSC viewed 3 children Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired). Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed FSC on 5/21/24 and 5/22/24 updated immunization records for the 3 children. Email deleted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- FSC viewed that the facility did not have a fully completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the (1) child in care. Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed FSC on 5/21/24 enrollment form for the (1) child viewed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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 / follow-up note
- 1 personnel did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. See supplemental. Corrective Action Needed. Technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 personnel did not documentation of being trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of hire in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. See supplemental. Corrective Action Needed. Technical assistance provided.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- 1 personnel did not begin introductory training prior to unsupervised contact with children. Corrected at the time of inspection. See Supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed one personnel with five children - two infants, a 1yr old, a two year old, and a three year old. During the inspection a parent picked up the two year old. The corrected ratio observed 1:4 ages infant, one, and three. s.402.305(4), F.S. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [four children in the classroom] based on 35 square feet and [five] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed five children in a classroom which has capacity of four. During the inspection one child left the facility and capacity for the room was corrected at four. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed child file missing immunization record. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed child file missing physical. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
How do you monitor your classroom staffing levels throughout the day to ensure you always meet the required child-to-teacher ratios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official June 2023 inspection report documented that one staff member was observed caring for five children when two were required. The report says the ratio was corrected during the inspection. Asking about current monitoring helps families understand how required ratios are maintained throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process you use to ensure all new staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in June 2026 identified a staff member working with children before finishing all required preservice training. This question helps clarify how the center verifies that training requirements are met for all new employees.
- Context
- A correction for this finding is due by July 11, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, remains properly serviced and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that documentation for fire extinguisher maintenance was not up to date. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for tracking and managing safety equipment maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of immunization records to ensure every child's file is complete and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection identified instances where immunization forms were expired or missing for some children. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for maintaining accurate health records.
- Context
- The records were updated at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or supervision?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families feel confident in the care their children receive throughout the day. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps them informed about the daily environment.