Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 0.08
Harriette's Right Way Nursery
879 NW Sunshine Pl, Lake City, FL 32055
- License:
- C03CO0015
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- April 24, 2027
Typical cost: $1,040 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,040/mo
Median daily rate: $48.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Columbia 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 inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Harriette's Right Way Nursery from April 19, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 7, 2025 and involved transportation.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from August 4, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32055
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 20, 2023May 7, 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [did not include the children being marked off as they exited the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's transportation log did not include the children being marked off as they exited the vehicle. • Technical assistance was given to the facility to mark each child off the transportation log as they depart the vehicle. • CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 • Technical assistance: • Transportation By Vehicle E. Prior to transporting children by vehicle , the transportation log must be recorded with each childs name, the date and time of departure and initialed by childcare personnel verifying that all children were accounted for and that the log is complete. • F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: • 1. Mark each child off the log as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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
- 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 director of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Technical assistance: 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)( ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A child enrolled in the facility had an expired health exam on file. Technical assistance: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A staff member's Level 2 Clearinghouse screening was missing from their file. Technical assistance: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A driver at the facility did not have a valid physical examination on file. Technical assistance: 7.4 Personnel Records E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of the drivers license and the physician certification, or another form containing the same elements of the physician certification, granting medical approval to operate the vehicle, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures, and background screening must also be maintained in the drivers personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
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 walk me through your current process for tracking children during transportation to ensure every child is accounted for?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection indicate a need for improvement in how children are marked off the transportation log upon exiting the vehicle. This question helps clarify the steps currently in place to maintain accurate attendance records during transit.
- Context
- The facility completed technical assistance regarding this process at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all staff background screening documentation is up to date and on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation was a topic of concern in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024. Asking about the current process for maintaining these records helps families understand how the center ensures compliance with personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all student health records, such as physical examination forms, remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 noted an instance where a child's health exam was not current. This question allows the director to explain the system used to track and update these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the program's leadership maintains all necessary professional credentials and training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection identified an issue regarding the director's credential status. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains the required professional qualifications for its leadership team.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels is essential for families to stay informed about their child's care and the center's operational practices. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps families engaged and updated.