Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.44
SouthRidge Day School
162 SW Ridge St, Lake City, FL 32024
- License:
- C03CO0041
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 198
- License expiration:
- December 19, 2026
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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for SouthRidge Day School from April 12, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 11, 2024 and involved health or food records.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from August 7, 2024 through March 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32024
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B
- Report comments
- Several packages of breast milk stored in the freezer did not have the child's name on them. Staff placed the child's name on all of them during this inspection. Technical support was provided. B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. C. Breastmilk or infant formula provided for a specific infant by a parent or guardian should not be fed to other children. In the event that the wrong breastmilk or formula is given to an in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Report comments
- The staff's employment was immediately terminated once the Director was made aware of the incident. Technical support was provided. 2.8 Child Discipline A. The child care facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working on 3/14/22 (over one year ago) and has not completed the Literacy training. Technical support 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 describe the training and support provided to staff to ensure they follow the center's discipline policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where personnel did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies. Asking about current training helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff members consistently uphold these standards.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the 2023 incident was terminated immediately.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for labeling bottles and food brought from home to ensure everything is clearly identified for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 identified an issue where some items were not properly labeled with a child's name. This question allows the center to explain the steps they take to verify that all personal food items are correctly marked upon arrival.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required professional development and training courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted that documentation for required early literacy training was missing for a staff member. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all employees remain up-to-date with their professional requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining consistent care. Understanding the center's approach helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.
General question
What is the center's approach to supervising children during transitions between different activities throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision practices during transitions provides insight into how the center maintains a secure environment for children. This helps parents understand the active oversight provided during busier parts of the daily schedule.