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Gwendolyn's Childcare And Learning Center LLC

1014 Georgia Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748

License:
C05LA0210
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:15AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
50
License expiration:
January 18, 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 inspectionApril 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for Gwendolyn's Childcare And Learning Center LLC from April 24, 2023 through April 16, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 29, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Three later inspections, from September 25, 2025 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34748

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.07
Local median
0.68

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.9

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Alarm did not activate within the minute time frame and horn did not sound off.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed in back classroom that paint was chipping on walls and cabinets.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed in three of the classrooms missing outlet covers. Provider installed covers in missing outlets at time of inspection
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed a bench on outside playground chipped.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
After multiple attempts, vehicle alarm did not sound within a minute after ignition was off. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute.
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
High chair in need of deep cleaning observed in the main room. TA given to keep clean all fabric/absorbent materials on the furniture/equipment.
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
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
No blood pathogen/exposure plan refresher completed. Staff must complete the refresher every year and have it documented in the
Correction status
Due by April 29, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [depart time for 1 drop off on 11/7/23. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
TA provided to director to submit transportation logs from 12/20/23 - 1/9/24.
Correction status
Due by January 10, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [the staff physical inspection and visual swipe wording attestation. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
The proper 2nd inspection attestation was observed missing on the facility transportation log. Detailed TA given to provider on regards all the component of the transportation log. Provider must to amend the log form including the attestation and have it fully documented by due date.
Correction status
Due by September 5, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Per Director statement children are not using the playground due to lawn is pending to maintenance. TA given to provide the children with outdoor time every day. As a recommendation provider may use the shades areas (mulch and Sand) where weeds are not exposed in the meantime the lawns is made. Children went to outdoor time during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Left Passenger door not open at the van double doors. TA given to have Van passenger doors working properly t ensure an safe evacuation.
Correction status
Due by September 5, 2023
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Paper cutter accesible to the children at the art/storage room. TA given to keep all storage doors closed all time to avoid children get access to unnoticed sharp or dangerous items stored. Door of the storage was closed and latched at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Official code
13-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [Handwashing practices sign.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
Inspector notes
No handwashing practices sign was observed posted by the handwashing sink at the food preparation area. TA given to have the sign post all time, no only at the food prep area but all handwashing sink used at the facility. Provider posted the sign during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-09
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
Outdated Child abuse and Neglect form at the staff file. Staff signed the form at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [roaster was not available at the mixed gruop classroom.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
Inspector notes
Attendance was not available at the room at the time of inspection. TA given about the importance of having a daily attendance at the room for evacuation and safety purposes. Director made a list of the children present at the class during inspection. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07

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 the current process for ensuring electrical outlet covers are consistently in place throughout the classrooms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection note that some classrooms were missing outlet covers. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for children.
Context
The provider installed the covers during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to verify that the vehicle alarm system is fully operational before children are transported?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from August 2025 identified an issue with the vehicle alarm system. This question allows the center to explain how they now monitor and test safety equipment for transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the staff maintain and review the transportation logs to ensure all required safety attestations are documented?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show multiple findings related to transportation documentation and vehicle equipment over the past few years. Understanding the current record-keeping routine provides insight into how the center manages these safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's routine for identifying and addressing items that might need repair or maintenance in the facility?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate several instances where facility conditions, such as paint or equipment, were noted as needing attention during past inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all staff members stay current with their required health and safety training documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records mention past gaps in documentation for staff health and safety training. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains compliance with staff requirements.
Related violations