Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.86
Magnolia Preschool
1101 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- License:
- C02LE0114
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 64
- License expiration:
- February 23, 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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Magnolia Preschool from February 20, 2025 through June 15, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
Supervision 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
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32301
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
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
- Licensing Specialist reviewed all personnel training transcripts and observed one personnel training transcript that did not show completion of safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed all personnel training transcripts and observed one personnel training transcript that shows an active Staff Credential. Facility child enrollment is 56, which requires an additional active Staff Credential. See supplemental. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding number of credentialed staff required per child enrollment. Per Child Care Facility Handbook (CCF), Section 4.6.1, B. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, fa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist (LS)partially reviewed staff files in office. At time of inspection, LS reviewed 14 staff files. There are 14 staff employed at facility. During file review Licensing Specialist observed multiple personnel files that did not contain a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. Corrected at the time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding maintaining an annually signed CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form in all personnel/volunteer files. Provider had all personnel complete 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on playground unspuervised upon transitioning back into classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- After conducting interviews with personnel and parents Licensing Specialist concluded that outdoor supervision was found to be noncompliance on the date of the incident. Licensing specialist confirmed that a child was left on playground unsupervised upon transitioning back into classroom from playground and a child count of all children was not completed. Corrected at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was given regarding outdoor Supervision and the importance of always keeping a proper count of all children in care and per classroom. Provider stated she conducted a meeting regarding supervision with all and is requiring they complete a training on supervision. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed incident/accident report. Incident/accident report was completed however parent did not receive report the day incident occurred. Corrected prior to uploading. Technical assistance was given to provider regarding ensuring documentation is given to parents on the day incident accident occurs. Director stated she would have parent sign report and will complete a refresher training with staff on accident incident documentation. Per CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence and D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guard ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 walk me through the current process for monitoring children during outdoor play and transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted a concern regarding child supervision during a transition from the playground. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center maintains active oversight of children at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up to date on required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 identified a need for additional credentialed staff and documented training for specific health and safety topics. This question allows the director to explain their system for tracking staff qualifications and ongoing professional development.
- Context
- Correction is due by 9/7/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for notifying parents if an accident or incident occurs while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 noted an instance where an incident report was not shared with parents on the day of the occurrence. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's communication standards for reporting daily events.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and maintain your internal personnel records to ensure all required documentation is current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that some staff files were missing required annual forms. This question provides insight into the center's administrative practices for keeping staff records complete and compliant.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is the typical daily routine for the age group I am interested in, and how do you support children during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps parents see how the center structures the day to keep children engaged and secure. This information is helpful for determining if the center's flow matches a child's needs.