Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 1.03
Foundations Preschool
8614 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32309
- License:
- C02LE0102
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 2:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- September 11, 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Foundations Preschool from August 8, 2024 through April 15, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 25, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from October 20, 2025 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32309
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.1
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
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Per CCF Handbook Section 3.8.2, A. A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- LS observed (1) Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Per CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1, A and B, Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- LS observed the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for (1) childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C. Per CCF Handbook Section 4.2.2, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Students had expired or missing immunizations forms.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
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
- Report comments
- Students were missing health forms.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2025
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
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all required fire safety inspections are documented and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection on file at that time.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required early literacy and language development training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection show that documentation for this specific training was missing or not uploaded for some personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all new staff members complete their mandatory 40-hour introductory training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 indicate that some personnel had not completed the required introductory training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that every child's health examination forms are collected and kept current upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2024 inspection noted that some students did not have the required health examination forms on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of immunization records to ensure they remain updated for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 found that some immunization forms on file were expired or missing.
- Context
- A later inspection in April 2026 was completed with no findings.
Related violations