Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.58
Killearn Lakes Preschool
8051 Deerlake E, Tallahassee, FL 32312
- License:
- C02LE0484
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- License expiration:
- February 26, 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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Killearn Lakes Preschool from February 6, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 3, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 3, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from July 10, 2025 through May 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32312
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.7
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.
May 29, 2024June 3, 2025Inspection 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
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
- Personnel listed on supplemental did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training. Personnel listed on supplemental will need to complete Part 2 of the Introductory Child Care Training to be in compliance with training requirements. Corrective action needed. Technical assistance was provided regarding completing the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing counselor observed 2 or more tears on diaper changing pads located in 2 of the infant classrooms and the 1-year-old classroom. Corrected at the time of inspection. Provider exchanged torn diaper changing pads with nap mats until new pads are ordered. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- Family Services Counselor (FSC) observed (1) personnel file that was missing documented proof that personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. Corrected prior to uploading. Provider emailed FSC certificate of completion of Fire Extinguisher training for the personnel that was missing documentation. Email deleted. See supplemental.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, seven child care personnel were required to meet ratio, therefore three certified child care personnel must be present. There were two certified personnel present. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B By December 31, 2021 , the facility shall maintain the following number ( three ) of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care . For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: 0-25 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, seven child care personnel were required to meet ratio, therefore three certified child care personnel must be present. There were two certified personnel present. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B By December 31, 2021 , the facility shall maintain the following number ( three ) of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care . For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: 0-25 child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
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
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Personnel exams scheduled 2/18/2023. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 the center ensure that enough staff members with current first aid and CPR certifications are always present during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection show a finding regarding the number of staff members present with required first aid and CPR training. This question helps clarify current scheduling practices to ensure full coverage.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required introductory training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that training documentation and completion requirements have been noted in multiple reports over the past few years. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center manages staff development.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine for inspecting and maintaining the condition of diaper changing stations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding the condition of diaper changing surfaces. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors equipment safety and cleanliness.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily schedules and classroom transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps families informed about daily routines and changes helps parents feel connected to their child's care experience. Consistent communication is a key part of a supportive environment.
General question
What is the center's approach to supporting new staff as they integrate into the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the orientation and support provided to new teachers helps parents understand how the center maintains consistency and quality in the classroom. This information provides insight into the overall staff culture.