Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.25
Hands Of Love Learning Center
1226 SW Grandview St, Lake City, FL 32025
- License:
- C03CO0071
- 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, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Sat: 7:30AM to 3:30PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 33
- License expiration:
- June 15, 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 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Hands Of Love Learning Center from June 9, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 12, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of October 13, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from October 13, 2025 through May 27, 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
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- 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.
February 7, 2024September 12, 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
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
- the playground wood fence of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. The fence has a nail poking out of wood and needs re nailing to the post. Technical assistance: CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A • 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care 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 i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental page did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within 1 year of their hire date. • Technical assistance: CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 • 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. •
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
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
- Two staff members 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 license ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
Can you describe the process for ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training requirements have been a topic in past inspection reports. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and ensures all personnel meet their training milestones.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage daily maintenance and safety checks for the facility and playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where a portion of the facility was not in good repair. This question helps parents understand the routine practices in place to ensure the environment remains safe and well-maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that new hires are fully compliant with training requirements from their first day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic. Inquiring about onboarding procedures helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff are prepared and qualified.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the center's daily routines and any changes to facility policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in their child's care. Understanding how the center shares information helps families stay informed about daily operations.
General question
What is the center's approach to supervising children during transitions between indoor and outdoor activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision strategies during transitions helps parents understand how the center maintains a consistent level of care throughout the day. This provides insight into how staff manage group movement and safety.