Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.5
A Fresh Start Learning Center
205 S Seminole Ave, Inverness, FL 34452
- License:
- C05CI0038
- 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: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- December 17, 2026
Typical cost: $975 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$975/mo
Median daily rate: $45.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Citrus 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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for A Fresh Start Learning Center from March 7, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 6, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 21, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from June 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in Inverness
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 4, 2024March 6, 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
No recorded violations in this report
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 [unclean equipment, jagged and pointed edges equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed on the playground broken equipment that is attached to the climber (tic tak toe roller broken) Bottom of steps going up in the climber is corroded with pointed edges - photos were taken and sent to the Director To of climber tunnel need to be clean. Counselor observed a black substance over the tunnel. Photos taken Discussion was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free jagged edges and remove all broken equipment from playground and keep equipment clean.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- No physical environment form was completed since 6/2023. Completed at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- No resilient surface under and around the fall zones of swing. Provider was advised to maintain 6 inches of resiliency under and around all outdoor play equipment fall zones.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Employees listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect forms expired. Completed at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement 5-year rescreening expired.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [Chip paint on walls and broken door. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 11.1, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the walls and desk to have chipped paint in the VPK Classroom and the two-year-old classroom. Counselor observed the wood in the door near the one-year-old and the three-and four-year-old classroom to be broken. The provider will need to replace or fix door and chip paint. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all doors and walls and safe and in good condition.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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 [had rust, cracks, and dirt buildup.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the red and yellow airplane to have a crack in it with sharp parts and rust of the handles and the blue and yellow seat with stirring wheels had rust and dirt buildup. Provider will need to fix, replace, or trash the yellow and red airplane and the blue and yellow seat with stirring wheels. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all play equipment is safe and sanitary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Seesaw ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the seesaw on the playground did not have 6 inches in depth and 6 feet around the perimeter of protective surface under the seesaw. Provider must add to the protective surface under the seesaw or remove the seesaw. Technical assistance provided ensuring that the provider maintains the fall zones with protective surface 6 inches in depth and 6 feet around the perimeter.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 all staff members have current and up-to-date background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where documentation of screening clearance was missing for personnel. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages staff compliance.
- Context
- The record indicates this was a past finding from an inspection in March 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment have appeared in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current routine for keeping the playground safe and well-maintained.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for checking the safety and cleanliness of the indoor classroom environment, such as walls and furniture?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted concerns about the condition of classroom surfaces. This question helps parents understand the center's ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and tidy space for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required personnel records, such as annual training or reporting forms, are kept current for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records indicate a past finding regarding missing annual reporting forms for staff. Asking about this helps parents understand the administrative practices used to keep personnel files complete.
- Context
- This was noted as corrected at the time of the March 2024 inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if a maintenance need is identified in the classroom or on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles communication regarding facility updates helps parents feel confident in the transparency and responsiveness of the leadership team.