Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.5
Scottsdale Academy At Southwood LLC
3693 Coolidge Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- License:
- C02LE0521
- 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:
- 255
- 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
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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Scottsdale Academy At Southwood LLC from March 21, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from May 26, 2026 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 32311
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.08
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024October 11, 2024June 27, 2025February 19, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 21, 2024June 6, 2025June 27, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 20, 2025February 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups provided by the facility were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Specialist observed children sippy cups placed in the handwashing sink during the inspection staff member advised she rinse and reuse the cups at snack time. The cups are to be washed, rinsed and sanitized between each use,Corrected at time of inspection: The director removed the cups and took them to the kitchen to be washed and sanitized at the time of the inspection.3.9.5 Food Handling A. Bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-01
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)
- Report comments
- There is a staff member at the facility that began working in the industry December 3, 2013, and has not completed her introductory training to date. (See supplemental)4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 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 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- 4.1 Beginning Training 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 exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care 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 hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: There is a staff member at the facility that have not completed the early literacy. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. There is a staff member at this facility that has not completed the annual 10hr in-service training. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5.2 Re-Screening C. 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. There are two staff members that required rescreening because of a 90-day break in service. the rescreening was submitted at the time of the inspection. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A. Children are at a higher risk for contracting food-borne illness, as their bodies are in the process of growing, developing, and building adequate immune systems to fight illness. While some food-borne illnesses originate at farms or food manufacturing plants, the majority are the result of poor food handling practices. Facility staff admitted that the seven-month-old child did grab the cake from out or the staff member hand and put it in her mouth. Corrected at time of inspection staff members were told not to eat any foods while holding the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [hand sanitizer was being used between diaper changes and not hand washing with soap and water.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Staff members stated that between diaper changes they would use hand sanitizer if time doesn't permit. Corrected at time of inspection I advised them that soap and water m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The container used for the disposal of soiled diapers or the storage of used cloth diapers was not emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected daily. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J & K Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- J. Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. Diaper trash bin not being sanitized daily, facility will now sanitize and place diaper bin outside overnight.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-13
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Childcare staff admitted she did take the child out of the chair by her arm, but she was not frustrated with the child. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments Counselor Comments Friendly reminders: Keep Clearinghouse Roster Updated. Follow-up is not currently due. If you have any questions please contact: Michelle Richardson, Cell (850)384-0602 or email Michelle.Richa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care 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. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. The return vents had dust build up. Corrected at time of inspection assistant director dusted all of the vents before I completed the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. The nap mats in the VPK classrooms had tape on the corner to prevent further tear.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a child with expired Health records. (See Supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. There were items in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the date. Corrected at time of inspection, staff labeled items at the time of inspection and made correction.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [The air condition vents were full of dust and lint.], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 Physical Environment 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. The air condition vents were full of dust and lint.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room Corrected at time of inspection. The assistant director replaced all signs that were missing in the classrooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3.10.2 Diapering Requirement E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Corrected at time of inspection. Director removed pad immediately new pad on order.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 background screenings are up to date and fully documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that some personnel did not meet screening requirements at that time. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center manages and verifies these essential records today.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training and support do you provide to staff to ensure their interactions with children remain positive and supportive at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted a concern regarding staff interaction styles. This question allows you to learn about the center's current approach to staff guidance and professional development.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current handwashing protocols for staff, especially during transitions like diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2025 show a finding related to handwashing techniques. Discussing this helps you understand the current hygiene practices in place to keep children healthy.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that all staff members stay current with their required introductory and annual in-service training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings regarding staff training documentation across multiple inspections between 2025 and 2026. This question helps you understand how the center tracks and maintains these requirements for all employees.
- Context
- The most recent training finding has a correction due date of March 19, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitization of shared items like sippy cups and diapering areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report highlights that sanitation of food and diapering equipment has been a recurring topic in recent records. Asking about the daily routine provides insight into how the center maintains a clean environment for the children.
Related violations