Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.3
- Local median
- 0.41
Tiny Treasures Learning Academy
1201 E Alfred St, Tavares, FL 32778
- License:
- C05LA0254
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 165
- License expiration:
- February 26, 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 inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 23 available inspections for Tiny Treasures Learning Academy from February 15, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 16, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 23
- Recorded violations
- 30
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
23 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 32778
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.38
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 5 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023May 15, 2024October 2, 2024January 14, 2025June 13, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
June 13, 2025August 11, 2025September 22, 2025June 2, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 16, 2024February 12, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024June 13, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 22, 2025January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 [ropes observed lose and not achored to the ground. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Ropes not anchored to the ground. These ropes are part of the big equipment as a climbing part. There is missing the hook that attached the ropes to the ground.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The equipment used in the outdoor play area was not constructed and maintained according to manufacturers recommendations, and/or to allow for water drainage or open containers for water play were not emptied. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Water retained in the big circle shapes in the climbing equipment. TA to find out a mechanism to drain the stuck water.
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No driver's physical available for review. Driver's physical must be done every year and available for review.
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Vehicle alarm did not go off within a minute of the ignition is 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 October 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [All climb equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- All metal climb equipment needs 6" of resilient surface under and beneath the falling zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Wading pool used by children during a summer event. Wading pool was discard at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No report given to parents at the time of child picked up.
- 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
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
- Counselors observed in the cafeteria, handwashing sink had black sticky build up on the knobs. The Air Vent in cafeteria was dirty with lots of dust. Near the cafeteria area the green walls had holes and chipped paint. The kitchen had old, dried food on the cabinets. In the VPK room the air vent on the ceiling had water stains and black slimy substance. The one-year-old classroom door had chipped paint. Technical Assistance provided that facility should maintain a clean environment at all times Section 3.1 A
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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
- Counselors observed an area near the playground used to dispose leftover repair material. There were nails, water hazardous materials, and other materials not safe for children. Fencing had a gap with nails exposed. Technical Assistance provided that the outdoor play area should be clean and free of hazardous materials.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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
- Counselors observed in the school aged classroom cots stored in the bathroom and all blankets were stored on top of each other with not separation. Technical assistance provided that cots are not allowed to be stored in a bathroom and blankets should not touch each other.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed a storage container full of rice on the floor in the closet. Technical assistance provided that food should not be stored on the floor
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed expired food upon checking the freezer. Technical assistance provided that expired food should be thrown out.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed open food containers and food stored in kitchen pantry, refrigerator, and freezer removed from original packaging and not labeled or dated properly. Technical assistance provided that all opened food should be labeled with a date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed in the infant room and school age room bottles and cups were not labeled with children names. Technical assistance provided that all cups and bottles need to be properly labeled with child's first and last name.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after changing a diaper]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the one-year-old classroom that childcare personnel did not wash her hands or child's hand after changing diaper. Technical assistance provided to director to ensure all staff wash their hands after changing diapers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
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 [chipped paint, green residue on equipment, rotted wood, broken toys, and some play equipment not six feet from fence]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed the following on playground chipped paint, green residue on equipment, rotted wood, broken toys, and some play equipment not six feet from fence Technical assistance provided that equipment should be maintained and checked daily.
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings, slides, and monkey bars.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed on the playground there was not 6 inches of resilient surface on all equipment. Facility was using back rubber mat in place of resilient surface that was sticking up that could potentially cause a tripping hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [Monkey bar and swings] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed a swing and monkey bar that was not placed 6 feet from fencing area. Technical Assistance provided that the swing and monkey bars needed to be placed 6 feet away from fence.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselors observed that childcare personnel did not complete school ready course.
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Staff in the classroom have not commenced trainings within timeframe. TA given to have trainings commenced within 90 days of employment. Other personnel must to start trainings before enter in the room and be considered as Childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by January 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Staff have commenced training within timeframe. Training must be commenced within 90 days of employment
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- No Fire Extinguisher training for new staff. Staff must to complete training within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 CPR trained staff with 61 children present at the time of inspection. TA given to have the required CPR trained number of childcare personnel covering for the number of children present all time.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunization expired/missing for children listed on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their food and nutrition policies that included language on food safety and food allergens was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.3.
- Report comments
- No food relatives activities form signed by parents for children listed on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- No clearinghouse account set up for provider. Provider must to set up completely the Clearinghouse account and create an employee roster.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- No clearinghouse account set up for provider. Provider must to set up completely the Clearinghouse account and create an employee roster.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 Introductory training. TA given to staff complete the training within a year of training were commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by October 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Staff have bot commenced training within timeframe. Staff must to commenced training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by October 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident report not given next day of the incident. TA given to have incident reports completed and ready for parents signature the same day of the incident.
- 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
How do you ensure that all drivers have their required annual physicals on file and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicate that a driver's annual physical examination was not available for review. This question helps confirm that the facility has updated its record-keeping process for transportation staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for testing and maintaining vehicle safety alarms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2025 show a finding regarding a vehicle alarm not being in working condition. As this is part of a repeated topic in recent reports, asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the center ensures vehicle safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you manage and verify your employee roster in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from early 2024 noted issues with maintaining a current employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse. This question allows the director to explain the steps currently taken to ensure all staff records are correctly managed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection identified concerns regarding water drainage and maintenance of outdoor equipment. Asking about the daily inspection routine helps parents understand how the center keeps the play area in good condition.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families when an incident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding accidents or incidents is essential for parent peace of mind. Understanding the center's notification policy helps ensure families are always informed about their child's day.