Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.67
- Local median
- 1.97
Butler's Early Literacy Academy
236 Ross Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32305
- License:
- C02LE1100
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 74
- License expiration:
- May 7, 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Butler's Early Literacy Academy from April 22, 2025 through June 9, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 32305
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2.5
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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 11, 2025April 13, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 11, 2025April 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 11, 2025April 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The childcare facility offers before and after school care for children, the children are walked to and from school. There are no documentation transportation logs at the facility. Technical assistance was offered; I will send the facility a sample of transportation logs to get started immediately. Transportation By Foot B. Prior to transporting children by foot, the transportation log must be recorded with each childsname, the date and time of departure and initialed by child care personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. C. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, the child care personnel must: 1. Record the date and time the chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- There are several staff member that does not have fire extinguisher training on file at the facility. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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]
- Report comments
- There are two new staff members files that are not at the facility. (See supplemental) 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include:
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are four staff members missing CAN reporting form in files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There several staff members without GMCA forms updated or missing from the staff files. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A person under the age of 16 years was employed at the facility and not directly supervised. s.402.305(2)(d), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a volunteer under 16 feeding an infant at the time of inspection, she was the only one in the room. Corrected at time of inspection the other staff member went into the infant room with the volunteer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 02 - Minimum Age Requirements
- Official code
- 02-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [The facility is not conducting fire drills monthly.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last fire drill was conducted on 10/21/2025, I could not conduct a fire drill at the time of inspection because all of the children were gone by 5:00pm inspection ended at 5:10pm
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- There are no environmental logs at this facility. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all anchored climbing toys.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was not 6 inches of mulch under all anchored toys. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency information was not posted on or near all telephones in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Emergency phone numbers were not visibly posted in the office or anywhere in the facility. 6.3 Emergency Telephone Numbers A. Emergency service telephone numbers must be posted on or near all telephones, including 911, ambulance, fire, police, poison control center, Florida Abuse Hotline, and the county public health department. Additionally, the address and directions to the facility must be posted with descriptions of major intersections and local landmarks.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Emergency Telephone Numbers
- Official code
- 38-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are children in care at the facility without immunization forms in files. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a child at the facility with expired immunizations. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are children in care without physical forms in their files. C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are staff members working at the facility without their employee file. 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include:
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a staff member at the facility that have not been rescreened after the five-year initial screening.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain the facility clearinghouse roster.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2026
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
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 your current process for verifying and maintaining staff background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some staff background screening documents, specifically attestations of good moral character, were not completed or updated as required.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are now in place to ensure that transportation logs are accurately maintained for children walking to and from school?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the facility did not maintain required transportation logs for children being walked to and from school.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all new staff members receive and document their required fire extinguisher training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that the facility lacked documented proof that all personnel had completed the necessary training on the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of hire.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily supervision of volunteers or staff members in training to ensure they are always supported by experienced personnel?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted an instance where a volunteer was not directly supervised while interacting with children, though the report indicates this was corrected at the time of inspection.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping personnel files organized and ensuring all required forms are on-site for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from both December 2025 and April 2026 show repeated instances where personnel records were missing or not available for review at the facility.
Related violations