Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.5
Tadpoles Early Learning Academy And School Age Center, Inc.
212 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450
- License:
- C05CI0092
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 89
- License expiration:
- November 24, 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
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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Tadpoles Early Learning Academy And School Age Center, Inc. from November 12, 2024 through June 11, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 10, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 24, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 11, 2026 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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 12 local median in Inverness
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 10, 2025February 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental had expired Child Abuse Reporting forms on file. Technical assistance provided that personnel and volunteers must sign the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form annually.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the staff listed on supplemental had outdated Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character forms on file. Technical assistance provided that all staff must have the most recent July 2024 version of the Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Characterform on file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that Retained Prints Expired 08-19-2025 for the Staff listed on the Supplemental. Technical Assistance provided that background screenings must be completed every 5 years after the initial screening and after a 90-day break in service.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that children listed on supplemental had expired immunizations. Counselor advised Director that all children need current immunization form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that children listed on supplemental did not have a current physical on file. Counselor advised Director that all children need an updated physical form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed incident report was signed 2 days after the incident occurred. Incident report was written 03-31-2025 and parent signed 04-01-2025. Counselor advised Director that parents or guardians need to sign the incident report the day the incident occurs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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
What steps have you taken to ensure all staff background screening documents are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2026 and October 2025 show instances where staff background screening forms or records were outdated or expired. Asking about current processes helps understand how the center maintains compliance with these important requirements.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 11, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your process for ensuring that children's health and immunization records are always current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that some student physicals and immunization records were not current. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these documents to ensure they remain up to date for all children.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 11, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that parents are notified and sign incident reports on the same day an event occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 indicate a finding where an incident report was not shared with a parent on the day of the event. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center communicates about minor accidents.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking annual training requirements, such as child abuse reporting forms, for your staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2026 show a finding related to expired child abuse reporting forms in personnel files. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing staff recordkeeping.
- Context
- A later inspection on June 11, 2026, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you typically communicate with families regarding changes in classroom routines or center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing how a center shares information helps parents feel connected and informed about their child's daily environment. Clear communication is a key part of a positive partnership between families and the center.