Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.08
- Local median
- 0.75
Scottsdale Academy Inc
3498 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- License:
- C02LE0358
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 187
- License expiration:
- July 21, 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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Scottsdale Academy Inc from February 2, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 2, 2023 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
11 later inspections, from February 22, 2023 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32308
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 2 teachers with 11 infants. The teacher stated that the third teacher went to the bathroom. Corrective action: A staff member went into the classroom until the teacher returned back to her classroom. Ratio: 3:11- Infants (corrected) 1:10 -VPK 1:12 - VPK 3:11- 3 and 4 year old's 2:10 - 1 year old's 2:12 - 1 year old's 2:11 - 2 year old's 2:11 - 3 year old's 1:8 - 3 year old's 1:10 - 3 year old's
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
How does your team manage classroom coverage to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios are maintained when a teacher needs to step away for a break?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2023 inspection report noted an instance where the required number of staff was not present in an infant classroom. This question helps clarify the current procedures for maintaining consistent supervision throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue noted in the 2023 report was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there is ever a temporary change in staffing or classroom assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding staffing changes helps families feel connected to their child's daily environment and informed about who is caring for them.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning your center's specific routines and supervision standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the training and onboarding process provides insight into how the center maintains high standards of care as their team evolves.
General question
Could you describe how you balance the daily schedule to ensure children get enough individual attention while also participating in group activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily routine helps parents understand how the center prioritizes engagement and supervision for every child in their care.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members are always aware of the specific needs and safety requirements for the children in their classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about information sharing among staff helps parents understand how the center maintains a safe and responsive environment for all children.