Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.73
- Local median
- 0.44
Johnson's Love-N-Learn Daycare
141 SW Arrowhead Ter, Lake City, FL 32024
- License:
- C03CO0060
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- August 24, 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
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 inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 8, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Johnson's Love-N-Learn Daycare from April 19, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32024
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- 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.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 6 one year old children is required. A ratio of 1 child care personnel for 7 children ages 1-4 was observed. During today's inspection a for year old child was moved from the one year old class and placed into the VPK room. The one year old class is in ratio with 1 teacher, 6 children, The VPK class has 10 children, 1 staff. The facility is back into ratio compliance. Technical assistance given: 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age range ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The one- and two-year classroom did not clean and sanitize potty chairs after each use. During todays inspection potty chairs were cleaned and sanitized. Technical assistance was given: A. Each childcare facility must provide and maintain bathroom facilities that are easily accessible, and at a height usable by the children. Platforms may be used if they are safely constructed and have an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. D. Potty chairs, if used, shall be in addition to the toilet requirements, and must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain documentation of meal and snack menus for at least 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H and Section 7, B.13. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility failed to maintain documentation of meal and snack menus for at least 12 months. The director of the facility created a current monthly menu at todays inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H and Section 7, B.13. Food Safety: Technical assistance: If a childcare facility provides food to children in care, it must provide nutritious meals and snacks of a quantity and quality to help meet the daily nutritional needs of the children. The USDA MyPlate is to be used to determine which food groups to serve at each meal or snack serving size and age appropriateness of the selected foods for children. Copies of the USDA MyPlate dieting guidelines, incorporated by refer ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-02
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
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. All staff did not have an updated child abuse and neglect form. All staff signed and updated the child abuse and neglect form at todays inspection. Technical assistance given: 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: A. A complete employment application with the required CCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
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
- A staff member did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment. Technical assistance : 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 employment in the child care industry in any licensed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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]
- Report comments
- A child enrolled in the facility did not have immunization records file. Technical assistance: 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 detaile ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- Three children enrolled in the facility did not have health exams on file. Technical assistance: 7.2 Student Health Records 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 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Background screening was not completed for two staff members after they had a 90 day break in service. Technical assistance: 5. Background Screening 5.2 Re-Screening C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions between classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show a finding where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met in a classroom. Asking about current practices helps understand how the center manages supervision and staffing levels during daily transitions.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that background screenings for some staff were not completed after a break in service. This question allows you to learn about the center's current procedures for tracking and maintaining staff compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for cleaning and sanitizing equipment like potty chairs in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 indicate a need for improvement regarding the sanitation of potty chairs after use. Asking about the current cleaning schedule and staff training provides insight into how the facility maintains a hygienic environment.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required student health and immunization records are kept up to date for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2023 show that some children's health and immunization documents were missing from their files. This question helps you understand how the center tracks these important health requirements for all enrolled children.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about daily activities, and what is your process for maintaining records that are accessible for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates with families and manages its administrative records helps parents feel confident in the facility's organization and transparency. Clear communication and orderly record-keeping are key parts of a well-run daycare.