Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.25
Green Acres Learning Center
1126 SW Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 32025
- License:
- C03CO0040
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 118
- License expiration:
- June 3, 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
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 inspectionMay 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Green Acres Learning Center from January 26, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 8, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 9, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.5
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.
April 23, 2025January 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- The new employee listed on the Supplemental Sheet started on 9/19/25 and has not begun the 40 hour Introductory Training. Technical support was provided. 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 employme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- The afterschool classroom did not have outlet covers in the electrical outlets. Outlet covers were placed in all (six) open outlets during this inspection. Technical support provided. I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The CCP listed on the Supplemental Sheet started on 2/22/24 and has not completed the Literacy training. Technical support was provided. 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 follow ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [23 in the preschool classroom] based on 35 square feet and [24] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D
- Inspector notes
- One child was immediately taken out of the preschool classroom when LS informed them that they were over the room capacity and transferred to another classroom to prevent the classroom exceeding the room capacity in the future. The owner and director also agreed not to combine the two 3 y/o classes in their classroom at the same time anymore. In the future, one of the three y/o classes will go in the empty afterschool classroom or the multipurpose room when both classes need to be inside (to use the restroom or for inclement weather). Technical support was provided. 3.4.2 Indoor Square Footage/Usable Floor Space A. A child care that had a valid license on October 1, 1992 must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Report comments
- An outlet cover was missing in the following rooms: Hallway (one missing) 3 year old room (one missing) After school classroom (two missing) This was resolved during the inspection. A staff member put covers in the outlets. Technical assistance given: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that electrical outlets remain covered and safe for children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that inspectors identified instances where electrical outlet covers were missing or not in place. Asking this helps clarify the current daily safety check process for maintaining these covers.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required training courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where documentation for required staff training was missing or incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing and documenting staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how the center manages classroom capacity to ensure there is always enough space for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where a classroom exceeded its capacity for usable floor space. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for monitoring group sizes and room occupancy.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there are changes to classroom routines or group assignments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates changes helps families feel more involved and informed about their child's daily environment. Regular updates on classroom transitions or staffing changes can provide peace of mind.
General question
How do you support new staff members in getting up to speed with center policies and safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process for new employees helps parents understand how the center maintains consistency in care and safety standards. This provides insight into the support system in place for the teaching team.