Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.4
Branford Love N Care Preschool
105 Reynolds St NE, Branford, FL 32008
- License:
- C03SU0001
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 95
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
Typical cost: $849 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$849/mo
Median daily rate: $39.17 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Suwannee 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 inspectionJune 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Branford Love N Care Preschool from March 8, 2023 through June 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 11, 2024 and involved staff training.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Six later inspections, from November 12, 2024 through June 26, 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
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- 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 11 local median in Suwannee County
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.67
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
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working on 2/23/24 and had not completed the new SR training courses. She completed them during this inspection. Technical support was provided. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service trai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- The two staff listed on the Supplemental sheet has been working over 90 days and not started the required DCF Introductory 40-hour training. Technical support provided. 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 d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 process for ensuring all new staff members complete their required training courses before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that a staff member had not completed required training courses within the necessary timeframe. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet training requirements before having contact with children.
- Context
- The issue noted in the 2024 report was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain documentation to ensure that all employees are up to date on their required introductory training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that documentation for introductory training was not available for some staff. This question allows the director to explain the current system for managing and verifying staff training records.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully supported and supervised while they complete their initial training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process helps parents understand how the center integrates new employees into the team. It provides insight into how the facility balances staffing needs with the importance of training and supervision.
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and the activities children participate in throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. Regular communication is a key part of maintaining a strong partnership between families and the center.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff members are well-prepared to handle the specific needs of the children in their care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about staff preparation helps parents understand the center's commitment to quality care. It provides an opportunity to hear how the facility supports its team in meeting the diverse needs of the children enrolled.