Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.45
- Local median
- 1.5
Jungle Express Learning Center
320 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601
- License:
- C05HE0116
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 29
- License expiration:
- January 15, 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 Hernando 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 inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Jungle Express Learning Center from April 6, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 20, 2024 and involved health or food records, with a due date of September 20, 2024.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from August 26, 2024 through April 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 13 local median in 34601
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 3
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed in supplemental did not complete required school readiness training prior to June 30, 2024. TA: Required courses need to be completed by the date given.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed in supplemental did not complete in-service hours for 23-24. TA: All staff are required to complete 10 hours of in-service training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 staff members listed in supplemental have not complete Blood Bourne refresher course. TA: Required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan is completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by September 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11 Two-year-olds because there were a majority of two-year-olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13 children children 1:13 MIXED (6/2's; 3/3's; 4/4's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio observed: 1:13 MIXED (6/2's; 3/3's; 4/4's) 1:10 Four-and five-year-olds (2/4's; 8/'s) Ratio corrected at time of inspection. 1:9 (6/2's; 3/3's) 1:14 (6/4's; 8/5's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the trash cans used in the classrooms were used for food disposal and did not have a tight-fitting lid. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all trash cans used for food disposal have a tight-fitting lid. Completed at time of inspection. The provider went and got trash cans with tight-fitting lids.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
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 that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2023 inspection show a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages supervision and ensures appropriate coverage.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members stay current with their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted that some staff had not completed their required in-service training hours. This question allows the provider to explain their current tracking system for staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage documentation for health-related requirements, such as annual refresher education on the facility's exposure plan?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2024 indicate a gap in documentation for annual health-related training. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with health standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center handles food waste disposal in the classrooms to ensure everything remains sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2023 inspection report mention a finding regarding the type of containers used for food waste. This question helps parents understand the current standards for classroom cleanliness and waste management.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between the center and families is essential for a smooth transition and ongoing peace of mind. Understanding how the provider shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience.