Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.86
- Local median
- 0.71
Four Seasons Preschool of Groveland
441 S Main Ave, Groveland, FL 34736
- License:
- C05LA0280
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 34
- License expiration:
- August 17, 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 inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Four Seasons Preschool of Groveland from August 11, 2025 through May 14, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 13, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
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
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34736
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 12, 2025April 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [two beams on the playground ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the ground underneath the beams on the playground did not have resilient surface. TA was given to have six inches of resilient surfaces under fall zones at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Report comments
- Facility brochures were not signed by parents in the files. TA given to include required statements on the enrollment application.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the toddler room did not have a posted schedule. Director printed and provided the classroom with the schedule during the time of inspection. Technical Assistant; 2.6 Planned Activities Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include scheduled activities that:
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
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 [Slide has a hole]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Report comments
- The slide on the playground has a hole in the slide. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [did not have 6 inches of mulch]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the surface under the swing did not have 6 inches of mulch. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (PLAYGROUND): Fall/Use zone means the surface area under and around a piece of playground equipment onto which a child would be expected to land when falling from, or exiting, the playground equipment. The use zone must extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the playground equipment, unless manufacturer specifications for safe usage requires less fall/use zone material.
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplement page did not have bloodborne done at the time of inspection. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 inspecting and maintaining the playground equipment and surface materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that playground surface materials and equipment maintenance have been noted in recent inspection reports. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures the play area remains in good condition for the children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 5/14/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and ensure that all staff members stay current on their required safety and health training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that documentation for required staff training was missing. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages staff compliance and ongoing education.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required enrollment documents and parent brochures are signed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that a required parent brochure acknowledgment was missing from a file in April 2026. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative procedures for maintaining complete enrollment records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that daily activity schedules are always posted and visible for parents to see?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted a missing activity schedule. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about the daily routine.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and developmental activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel connected to their child's learning and development. Consistent communication is a key part of a supportive childcare environment.