Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.86
Little Lambs Preschool
1689 Old St Augustine Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- License:
- C02LE0272
- 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-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- License expiration:
- October 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
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 16 available inspections for Little Lambs Preschool from February 7, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 3, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of March 16, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from April 9, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32301
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023September 19, 2025February 3, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 19, 2025February 3, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023September 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed (1) 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, CCorrective action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the facility failed to maintain for (1) Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Corrective action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed (1) area of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) LS observed 3-year-olds classroom's fridge and sink area with food and stains. LS explained to provider area needs to be clean. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. (Page 20) Corrected prior to uploading. Provider sent pictures of cleaned fridge and sink area with no food or stain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well- being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) LS observed log structure boundary on outside playing area with long nail sticking out. Provider explained the log will be removed. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. (Page 24) Corrective action due. Photos were taken. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed one Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. (one inclement weather). CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5., B. Lockdown and inclement weather drills shall be conducted a minimum of one time each per operating year when children are in care and the documentation of these drills must be maintained for 12 months from the date of the drill. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill. Substitutions for fire drills may not occur more than three times within the licensure year. Documentation of this substitution must be maintained ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-15
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Per CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- 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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Per CCF Handbook, section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed (2) Childcare 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) Per SR Handbook, Section 3.1. Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed (1) Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Per CCF Handbook, Section 7.4. Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority. (Page 61) Corrective action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- LS observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for (3) childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Corrective action due. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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: 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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff observed an expired physical form in child's file. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2024
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
- 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
- Monitored in-service training from July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Staff listed on the supplemental statement did not complete 40hr ICC training within 15months of working in the child care industry. Technical Assistance: Child care 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. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the supplemental form did not have a re-screen prior to initiating employment. Technical Assistance: Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Corrective action: Per Director, today will be the last day of employment for staff listed on the supplemental statement.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Capacity was not posted in the two infant's room. Assistant director posted the capacity in both rooms. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- FSC observed student immunization expired. Corrective action needed. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
Can you walk me through the current process for keeping staff background screening rosters updated and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 indicate that the facility had difficulty maintaining accurate employee rosters for background screening. This question helps clarify the steps taken to ensure these records remain current and compliant.
- Context
- A later inspection on 6/4/2026 did not result in a new finding for this topic.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training requirements were not fully met or documented. Asking about the current training tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel are properly prepared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all outdoor play areas are inspected and kept free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a concern regarding hazards in the outdoor play area. This question allows the director to explain the daily safety checks and maintenance routines currently in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine for conducting and documenting emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that a past inspection identified a gap in conducting required emergency drills while children were in care. This question helps parents understand the center's current schedule and commitment to emergency readiness.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and organize personnel records to ensure they are always available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports indicate that there have been challenges with maintaining and organizing personnel records on-site. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for record management.
Related violations