Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.16
- Local median
- 0.42
Little Blessings Christian Preschool
975 Rolling Acres Rd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
- License:
- C05LA0075
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 138
- License expiration:
- February 13, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake 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 inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Little Blessings Christian Preschool from January 10, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 12, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 5 local median in Lake County
Compared to 162 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.77
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 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023October 14, 2024May 6, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025May 6, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 6, 2025May 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Mats observed stored on the restrooms. Mats removed from restroom and stored in the classrooms at the time of inspection. Ta given to have mats stored in a sanitary matter and not placed in the restrooms unless they are in a cabinet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child was released to a person previously removed from the pickup list. TA given to keep and follows parents' written instructions on the enrollment application pick up list.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-20
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Driver's physical expired on 08/20/2025. Driver's physical must to be updated yearly. An update physical examination must be received for the 2 drivers listed on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Vehicle inspection outdated in file. A yearly inspection must be done the vehicles. Please submit 2 vehicle inspections by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
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 [plexiglass on art easel is cracked]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that plexiglass on art easel is cracked. Counselor observed two small blue chairs that were cracked. Director removed the chairs at the time of inspection. Counselor advised that play equipment needs to be maintained in a safe condition for the children to use.
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2025
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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental did not begin training for the use of fire extinguishers.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the staff listed on supplemental did not have the required exposure plan training. Counselor advised that all childcare personnel are required to have training on the facility's exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by June 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor blue slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist measured only two and a half inches of protective surface mulch under the outdoor blue slide. Technical assistance provided that a permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leav ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed child(ren), listed on the supplemental, Florida Certificate of immunization were expired. Technical assistance provided that if the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general state ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [they were in the outdoor playground with their child care personnel. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist witness a child care personnel with their group of children in the outdoor playground without their attendance roster. Technical assistance provided that attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. Child care personnel and group of children returned to their classroom where their attendance roster was located. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist reviewed child care facility's camera footage and witnessed child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, not following the facility's written disciplinary policy. Teacher did not redirect children during behavioral issues, when child was not listening she did not get to childs eye level, she would grab their cheek and bring their face up to her view. Facility has let go child care personnel, on 11/1/24. Child care personnel, did sign facilitys disciplinary and expulsion policies. Technical assistance provided that the child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, will need to completed the 40 hours Introductory Child Care Training Requirement by the due date. Technical assistance provided that child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complet ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [there was no documentation of training completed. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on supplemental, will need a copy of the completed required training on file by due date. Technical assistance provided that The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental will need to commence training by due date. Technical assistance provided that child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Flo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental did not complete the approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. This will need to completed by the due date. Technical assistance provided that Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be comple ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a complete personnel record at the facility available for review by the licensing counselor. This will need to be completed by the due date. Technical assistance provided that records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have an employment application on file. This will need to be on file by due date. Technical assistance provided that a complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a current CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. This will need to be completed by due date. Technical assistance provided that a CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. This will need to completed by due date. Technical assistance provided that each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have an employment history verification documented and on file. This will need to be completed by the due date. Technical Assistance provided that the employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history informati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not have a Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. This will need to be completed by due date. Technical assistance provided that a CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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 including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed the training within timeframe. TA given to have Introductory training within year of the date that were commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 verifying who is authorized to pick up a child from the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 note an instance where a child was released to an individual not authorized in writing. This question helps clarify how the center ensures staff consistently follow parents' written pickup instructions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all vehicles used for transportation undergo their required annual mechanical inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 identified that a vehicle used for transportation lacked a current annual mechanical inspection. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current system for tracking and completing these mandatory vehicle safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain the required annual physical examinations for all staff members who drive children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2025 show a finding regarding an expired physical examination for a driver. This question allows the director to explain the current process for ensuring all drivers remain medically cleared and compliant with requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that classroom attendance rosters are always with the children, especially when they move between indoor and outdoor spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection note a situation where an attendance roster was not with the group while on the playground. This question helps parents understand how the center currently ensures staff maintain accurate, accessible attendance records throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team stay on top of the required maintenance and safety checks for playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show multiple findings related to the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and ground cover. This question helps parents understand the center's current routine for inspecting and repairing play areas to ensure they remain in good condition.
Related violations