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Rimes Early Learning Center

3101 Schoolview St, Leesburg, FL 34748

License:
C05LA0267
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
23
License expiration:
August 28, 2026
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

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 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for Rimes Early Learning Center from August 2, 2024 through March 27, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 16, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 30, 2025.

Four later inspections, from May 1, 2025 through March 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 6 local median in 34748

Compared to 29 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.68

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Electrical outlets observed open at the school age room. TA given to assure all electrical outlets are covered after use. Electrical outlets covered at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
No documentation of monthly fire drill available at the time of inspection. Monthly fire drill record must be logged and documentation available for review.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
21-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of date of hire. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
No Fire Extinguisher training completed for staff listed on the supplemental. Staff must complete the Fire Extinguisher Training within 30 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
28-08
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
No documentation of exposure plan/blood pathogen training available at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
30-11
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
5-year Employment History not completed for staff listed on the supplemental. Form must be completed and employment verified at the time of employment.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
38-04

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 ensure that all required staff background screening documentation is kept current and on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an instance where employment history verification was missing from staff files. Asking about current record-keeping practices helps parents understand how the center manages personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the daily process for checking the facility to ensure that safety covers are properly placed on all electrical outlets?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an issue with outlet covers in a classroom, which was corrected immediately. This question helps parents understand the daily safety routines used to maintain the environment.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you walk me through how the center tracks and documents monthly fire drills to ensure they are always up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate a past gap in fire drill documentation. Discussing this helps parents understand the current administrative process for emergency preparedness.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all staff members are fully trained on the use of fire extinguishers shortly after they are hired?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection report show a finding regarding staff training documentation for fire safety. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages staff training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's approach to maintaining and reviewing the written exposure plan for handling infectious fluids?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report identified that a written exposure plan was not available at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current health and safety protocols.
Related violations