Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.76
- Local median
- 0.54
The Creative Pre-School
2746 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- C02LE0234
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- October 31, 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 inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for The Creative Pre-School from March 2, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32303
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 30, 2023September 18, 2024February 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [missing for the month of January 2026.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [missing for the month of January 2026.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, Corrected prior to uploading. Provider sent fire drill for the month of January. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, childcare personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other childcare 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 must have direct supervision at all times. In the nap time area direct supervision was not given specialist provided technical assistance. The specialist printed out the nap supervision out of the Handbook. Staff member will provide direct supervision at all times. ELC came out to observe the f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Licensing specialist observed lint build up on the vents in the main building.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- 3.9.2 Food Storage B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. Licensing specialist observed a gallon and 1/4 of a gallon of expired milk in the fridge. The date on the milk Jan. 27, 2025. Provider refused to throw the milk away.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
- 7.1 Immunization Records 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, DH 680, 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 65C22.001(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 edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- 7.1 Immunization Records Licensing counselor observed files that were expired. Technical assistance provided on immunization records being current.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- 7.2 Student Health Records 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 60 professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Licensing counselor observed records that are expired.
- Correction status
- Due by October 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- RSPM observed 4 gallons of milk that had expired and was not consumed or discarded prior to the 10/24/23 due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental statement did not complete her 40hr ICC training within the required timeframe.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- The children's names listed on the supplemental form do not have a current immunization record on file. There are 76 children enrolled. Total files reviewed at the time of inspection: 21 Q-Z. All childrens files have been monitored this licensing year.
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed two freezers in the building with infants through two year old children has thermometers showing temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- Licensing counselor observed personnel present whose fingerprints expired 2/2/2023 and requires a new screening. CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 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.
- Correction status
- Due by July 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
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- Refrigerators were observed with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type therm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
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 current process for ensuring staff are always within sight and hearing of children during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection note a finding regarding nap time supervision. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center maintains active supervision for all children during rest periods.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all required emergency drills are completed and documented on schedule each month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a missing fire drill for that month. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system used to keep emergency preparedness activities up to date.
- Context
- The missing drill was provided and the issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization records current has been a repeated topic across multiple reports between 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current administrative process helps parents understand how the center stays organized with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking food expiration dates to ensure all items in the kitchen are fresh and safe for consumption?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection mention a finding regarding expired food items. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the current inventory and quality control procedures in the kitchen.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the cleanliness of facility equipment, such as air vents and fans, to ensure a healthy environment for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted a need for cleaning regarding dust or lint buildup on facility vents. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment clean.
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