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Castle Hill Academy LLC

200 SW Woodbranch Ln, Lake City, FL 32024

License:
C03CO0048
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
170
License expiration:
February 21, 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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 10, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Castle Hill Academy LLC from January 18, 2023 through May 28, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32024

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site in the infant room. Bottles were being washed in food prep area without being properly washed and satanized. At todays inspection the director sent all bottles and utensils to the kitchen for proper bottle washing and satanizing. Technical assistance given:3.9.4 Dishwashing and Sanitization For facilities that prepare food, non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, rinsing, sanitizing, and air drying. If the child care fac ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-09
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. • Room 4 has peeled paint and a tearing in the sheetrock. • Technical assistance: • CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A • A. All childcare 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. •
Correction status
Due by October 17, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
An infant was sleeping in a crib covered with a blanket. Staff removed the blanket from the crib when asked to do so by this LS. The director addressed this concern/violation immediately with the staff responsible and stated it will not happen again. AJ also addressed this concern with all staff who work in the infant room to prevent it from happening again. Technical support was provided. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
Official code
20-06
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
A sippy cup (brought from home) in the 1 y/o classroom did not have a name on it. CCP wrote the child's first & last name on the cup during this inspection. Technical support was provided. B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing with soap and running water. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
CCP in the one y/o classroom was using hand sanitizer after changing diapers instead of washing her (and child's) hands with soap & water. A bottle of soap was brought to her classroom, and she washed her/child's hands with soap & water. Technical support was provided. B. The use of hand sanitizers does not substitute for handwashing.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
Official code
29-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Only 19 children were marked as present in the 3 y/o classroom. 20 children were present. A child that arrived at 8:45 had not been marked as present. CCP marked the child as present when asked to do so. Technical support was provided. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attenda ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-03
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
A fire drill was conducted during this inspection. The fire extinguishers were last serviced April 2023. Technical support was provided. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
Correction status
Due by June 4, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet has not signed a Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Requirements form since 1/3/23. Technical support Provided. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by February 12, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
Report comments
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the back building had a reading of 58 degrees. Director turned the temperature down and placed a new thermometer in the refrigerator. The reading came down to the appropriate temperature (40 or below). The milk that was in the refrigerator was discarded. Technical support provided. 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. F. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the tricycles on the VPK playground were missing their pedals; the blue car on the back (VPK) playground had a broken spot with sharp edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Technical support was also provided that the merry-go-round needs to be checked to see if it can be centered on the concrete slab. Technical support provided. 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 October 2, 2023
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03

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 current process for ensuring that infants are placed in cribs without any extra items, such as blankets?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2025 noted an instance where an infant was found with a blanket in their crib. This question helps parents understand how the center enforces its safe sleep policies to prevent similar occurrences.
Context
The incident was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does your team take to ensure that all children are accurately accounted for during daily attendance tracking?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from September 2024 indicate a finding where a child was not correctly marked present on the classroom roster. Asking this helps parents learn about the current procedures used to maintain accurate arrival and departure records.
Context
The record was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all food preparation equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that sanitation of food equipment has been a topic of concern in multiple reports, including a recent finding in May 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current sanitation protocols and how they are monitored.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your routine for checking the condition of the facility and play areas to ensure everything remains in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that facility maintenance and repair have appeared as topics in multiple inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing maintenance schedule and how they identify areas needing repair.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and specific needs of the children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center communicates daily updates helps parents feel connected to their child's experience and ensures that individual needs are consistently met.