Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 0.33
Great Beginning I I
10155 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613
- License:
- C05HE0141
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 72
- License expiration:
- January 9, 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 inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Great Beginning I I from December 18, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 31, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of August 15, 2025.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from September 15, 2025 through March 31, 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
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in Hernando County
Compared to 60 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024April 7, 2025July 31, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 28, 2024August 6, 2024April 7, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that children listed on supplemental did not have immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. Technical Assistance provided that all children must have a current immunization form on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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)
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed children listed on supplemental had expired immunization forms. Technical Assistance provided that all children must have current immunization record on file.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that child listed on supplemental had no health examination on file. Technical Assistance provided that all children need a health examination on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [classroom 10] based on 35 square feet and [15] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 15 children in the classroom with a capacity of 10 children. Person in charge moved children to room with a capacity of 17 children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-03
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)
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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)
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect had expired.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no children files contained the Distracted Adult Brochre]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- Distracted Adult Brochure was missing from all student files. TA given about making sure Distracted driver is signed at the appropriate times and added to each child's file. Director will be getting Distracted Adult Brochure signed and added to children files by August 20th.
- Correction status
- Due by August 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the facility did not have an exposure plan regarding safety precautions. The Director should complete an exposure plan and train staff annually. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all facilities should have an exposure plan and all employees should be trained annually.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 16, number 8)
- Report comments
- Counselor found that an Epinephrine that expired on 01/2024 was not returned to the Parent or discarded. The Provider wrote a letter stating that the medication was discarded during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that expired medication should be returned to the Parent or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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)
- Report comments
- Counselor found that four Teachers did not have a child abuse and neglect form completed. A child Abuse and neglect form should be completed by the Teachers. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a child abuse and neglect form should be completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
How does the center manage the storage and disposal of medications to ensure they are always current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where expired medication was not properly discarded. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for tracking medication expiration dates and ensuring timely removal.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining up-to-date health and immunization documentation has been a repeated topic across several inspections. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures these records remain current for all children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/31/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required staff training and documentation, such as child abuse reporting forms, are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping personnel documentation up to date has been a recurring topic. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for managing staff files and annual requirements.
Related violations
General question
Can you describe how the center monitors classroom capacity throughout the day to ensure it stays within licensed limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a facility manages group sizes and room capacity helps parents feel confident about the daily supervision and environment provided for the children.
General question
What steps does the center take to communicate with families about upcoming document renewals or required health forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding enrollment paperwork and health updates helps ensure that all necessary documentation is completed on time, supporting a smooth experience for both the family and the center.