Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.28
Tallahassee Museum Preschool
3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- License:
- C02LE0290
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:45AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- April 4, 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 inspectionFebruary 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Tallahassee Museum Preschool from March 22, 2023 through February 18, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 30, 2024 and involved facility condition.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from November 18, 2024 through February 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 6 local median in 32310
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.63
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 2 recorded violations.
July 18, 2023February 29, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the facility's operating hours, an activity occurred in a portion of the building which endangered the health and/or safety of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1. Corrected at time of inspection. FSC gave technical assistance to provider. FSC stated to provider the ''camp site'' was not a licensing approved play area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-10
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Corrected at time of inspection. FSC gave provider technical assistance to report moving forward.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete 40-hr ICCT. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- RSPM observed the clearinghouse roster was not up to date as one employee was not listed. Technical Assistance: The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Corrective action completed. Operator updated Clearinghouse Roster prior to the inspection being uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The facility did not have a credentialed director.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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
- Staff did not initiate 40-hr ICCT within 90 days of hire. ISD was 9/28/22. See supplemental. Corrective action needed.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 all staff members are correctly listed in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where an employee was not correctly listed on the facility's roster. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate and current screening records for all personnel.
- Context
- The issue 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 training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements have been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about current training management processes helps parents understand how the center keeps staff credentials up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's procedure for documenting and reporting any incidents that occur while children are in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a past finding regarding the reporting of incidents. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols in place for handling and communicating such events.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you determine which areas of the facility are approved for children's activities and play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding where an activity occurred in an area not designated for play. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages its space and ensures all activity areas meet safety standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication about daily routines helps families stay informed and comfortable with the care their children receive. This question provides insight into how the center keeps parents engaged and aware of their child's daily experiences.