Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.5
Playcare School Readiness Center LLC
215 S Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34452
- License:
- C05CI0074
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 28
- License expiration:
- November 21, 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 inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Playcare School Readiness Center LLC from March 1, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 12, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 28, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Seven later inspections, from June 19, 2024 through June 11, 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 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
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 8, 2024June 12, 2024Inspection 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
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 [paint was chipped, and rust was showing on the metal merry-go-round ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- 32.3 The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [paint was chipped, and rust was showing on the metal merry-go-round]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- All 7 staff have expired CPR training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- All 7 staff did not have First Aid training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- All 8 staff did not complete annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan training. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- Four employees listed on supplement child abuse and neglect forms had expired 2 completed at time of inspection. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you describe your current process for ensuring all staff maintain up-to-date first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that certifications for staff were not current at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current tracking system for staff training requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the condition of outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment. Asking this helps parents understand the facility's current routine for safety inspections and equipment upkeep.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members are fully trained in emergency procedures, such as fire extinguisher use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain how they currently manage and verify staff training compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in June 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you stay organized with staff records and annual training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining accurate personnel records is essential for ensuring that all caregivers are properly prepared to support children. Understanding the administrative process helps parents feel confident in the center's operational oversight.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about facility updates or changes to daily routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between parents and the director is vital for a strong partnership. Knowing how the center shares information helps parents understand how they will be kept informed about their child's environment.