Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.75
Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc
3551 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- License:
- C02LE0108
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 215
- License expiration:
- January 1, 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
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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc from December 26, 2024 through June 4, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 19, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 21, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32308
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 28, 2025March 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel files and observed 1 personnel training record that showed the introductory child care trainings had not been initiated within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2026
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 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed personnel files and observed 1 personnel training record that showed safe sleep training had not been completed. Personnel record observed has been employed at the facility for more than 30 days. See Supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- 33 staff employed all reviewed. Licensing Specialist observed multiple personnel files with an outdated Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form in file for all personnel and volunteers. Provider had personnel sign 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33 staff employed all reviewed. Licensing Specialist observed multiple personnel files that did contain the updated version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining the updated version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form. Provider had personnel sign the updated version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character form at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's file with expired Student Health Examination forms. See Supplemental. Reviewed 61 childrens files (2- and 3-year-olds) including newly enrolled. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was given regarding maintaining current Student Health Examinations. Provider contacted parent at the time of the inspection requesting a current Student Health Examination form. Per CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, 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 obtain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- Personnel listed on supplemental did not initiate introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding childcare personnel initiating training with in 90 days of employment in childcare industry. Per CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Childcare 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 (page 39).
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 describe the process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in late 2025 noted that some personnel files were missing updated attestation forms. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements for staff.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all new staff members complete their required training, such as safe sleep practices, within the designated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2026 identified that some staff training records were not fully documented. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all employees are properly trained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of staff training milestones to ensure everyone remains in compliance with state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports over the past few years. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing these important professional requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that all children's health records and physical examination forms are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that some student health forms were expired. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and updates health documentation for the children in their care.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families when it is time to update important documents like health forms or emergency contact information?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding record updates ensures that the center always has the most current information for every child. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to maintaining accurate and up-to-date family records.