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Excellence Learning Academy

282 SW Dinkins St, Madison, FL 32340

License:
C03MA0017
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
17
License expiration:
April 3, 2027
Typical cost: $693 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$693/mo

Median daily rate: $32.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Madison 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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Excellence Learning Academy from March 21, 2023 through June 29, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from March 12, 2026 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 32340

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.94
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.2

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.

View official 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
An electrical outlet did not have a cover in the bottom outlet. Staff placed a cover in it during this inspection. Technical support was 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
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the last fire drill documented was conducted on 10/7/25]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The last fire drill documented was conducted on 10/7/25. A fire drill was conducted during this inspection. Fire extinguishers need to be serviced & re-tagged by 7/31/26. Technical support was provided. 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
The last Physical Environment inspection was documented on 12/10/25. Staff completed and documented one today. Technical support was provided. B. 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
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
LS reviewed all nine childrens records. The child listed on the Supplemental Sheet did not have an Enrollment form. He only had a current DH680 & Student Health Exam. Technical support was provided. 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licen ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 6, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The last physical environment inspection was completed 2/3/25. They completed an inspection today. Technical support was provided. 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 areasmust 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
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-09
View official report
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's menu was not [ was not written, was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
The cook wrote the menu for the rest of this week and posted it so the parents can see it. Technical support was provided. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing pur ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
A bottle of cleaner (Triple Threat Defense) was on a counter within the children's reach. Staff moved it to on top of the cabinet out of the children's reach during this inspection. Technical support was provided. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the months of November, December, and February ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
A fire drill was conducted today during this inspection. Fire extinguishers need to be serviced and re-tagged by 5/31/24.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's menu was not [ was not written, was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H
Report comments
The teacher wrote and posted the menu for today. Technical support was provided. H. Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the US ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
Official code
26-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
The six children listed on the Supplemental sheet did not have a Student Health Exam (Physical) form. Technical support was provided. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. C. If the custodial parents or legal ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 28, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The two children listed on the Supplemental Sheet did not have an Enrollment form in their file. Technical support was provided. 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/c ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 28, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
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
Report comments
Only two children were marked as present. The teacher marked the other four children in during this inspection. 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. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children thr ... [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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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
Correction / follow-up note
The new employee listed on the Supplemental Sheet did not have an Employment History Verification. Technical support provided. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-04
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
Report comments
Director will call a plumber ASAP to repair the hand washing sink in the kitchen so that it has hot water. Director also placed the hand washing procedures by the handwashing sink in the kitchen during this inspection. Technical support provided. 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel an ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 31, 2023
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
Report comments
The Director completed and documented a Physical Environment inspection during this licensure inspection. 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
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-04

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 are properly covered and inaccessible to children throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in February 2026 show that an electrical outlet was found without a cover. Asking about this helps parents understand the current daily safety checks the staff performs to keep the environment secure.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe the process for tracking children's arrival and departure times to ensure all attendance records are complete?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that arrival and departure times were not fully recorded for all children. This question helps parents understand how the center currently maintains accurate daily attendance logs.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the staff ensure that all cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored safely and out of reach of children at all times?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate instances where hazardous items were found accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage protocols and supervision practices used to keep these materials secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through how the center schedules and documents monthly fire drills to ensure all staff and children are prepared?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that fire drills were not always conducted on a monthly basis as required. This question helps parents understand how the center now tracks and manages its emergency preparedness schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for conducting and documenting the required monthly maintenance inspections of playground equipment?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted that monthly maintenance inspections for playground equipment were not consistently documented. Asking this helps parents understand the current routine for ensuring play areas remain in good repair.
Related violations