Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.8
- Local median
- 0.16
Dots Tots Preschool
628 S Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726
- License:
- C05LA0999
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:00AM to 7:00PM
- Capacity:
- 37
- License expiration:
- October 31, 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
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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Dots Tots Preschool from October 13, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of June 22, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
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
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 8
8 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32726
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 0.67
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 6 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
May 31, 2024January 28, 2025June 6, 2025September 24, 2025February 26, 2026June 3, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024September 24, 2024January 28, 2025June 3, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024September 24, 2024January 28, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 24, 2024January 28, 2025June 3, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024January 28, 2025February 26, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024September 24, 2024June 3, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024February 26, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024June 3, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [9 mixed group including infants.] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [9 mixed group including infants.] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Ratio was 1 Staff 9 VPK 2 Staff 9 children, 7-2yoa, 1 -1yoa, and 1-infant Issue was resolved at the time of inspection. One child was sent to the VPK class and the Current ratio is: 1 staff 10 VPK 2 Staff 8 Children 6- 2 yoa, 1-1yoa, and 1 infant. Technical Assistance was given to ensure all staff follow mandated ratio guidelines at all times to ensure proper care and safety of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The base board was peeling from the wall. The outlet cover was damaged and there was a hole in the cover. Technical assistance was given to keep the facility in good condition, free from damage especially in areas with children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility had an unlocked storage cabinet full of dangerous chemicals in the infant room. Technical assistance was given to ensure all staff keep harmful materials and substance locked away out of childrens reach.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- There was inadequate storage of opened produce and baby food in the Kitchen. Technical Assistance was given to provider to ensure that all food is stored and dated properly to maintain the safety and wellbeing of all children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
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 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Four Staff are missing the Fire Extinguisher Training. Technical assistance given to ensure that all staff need to have met all of their training requirements within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- All 8 staff members do not have up to date exposure plans on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One child did not have a health exanimation on file; Child is listed on the supplement. Technical Assistance given to provider to ensure that all children enrolled have a health exam on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 40 hr training within timeframe. Staff must complete training within a year training is commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
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 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
- Staff have not completed Literacy training within a year of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- CAN not updated in staff files. CAN must be signed every year.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Updated AGMC not signed for staff listed on the supplemental. New version or updates on the AGMC form must be signed by staff.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [children in the room were not mark as present for the day. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children present in the 1-year-old room were no signed in. Children must be check in the roster at the time they arrive to the classroom. Roster was updated at the time of inspection. 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
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- No training completed for staff listed on the supplemental. Staff must complete training within a year after trainings were commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- It was found that staff listed on the supplemental did not complete there 40-hour childcare training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- It was found that staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the five hours early literacy and language development course.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [1] credentialed child care personnel and had [0] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Report comments
- It was found that 26 children were at the facility without a credentialed staff. Due date 7/7/25
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider is expanding playground and counselor found that the play area was unlevel, nails exposed, power tools in the area. At this time provider is not taking children outside. Counselor will return on 2/11/2025. Technical Assistance was provided to provider that the play area needs to be kept clean and free of hazardous materials that could harm children.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 exceeded the time frame to finish trainings Due date February 28, 2025 Technical Assistance provided to provider that all staff should have their hours and training completed within given time frame.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water, Disposable, non-porous gloves]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that first aid kit was missing tweezers, scissors, gloves, and a bottle of water. Counselor will reinspect on February 11, 2025. Technical Assistance provided to provider that first aid kits should have required items in kit at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Physical records missing for children listed on supplemental Technical Assistance provided to provider that all children's file should have physical records.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Food permission slip missing in children's file added on supplement Technical Assistance provided to provider that all children's file should have a signed food permission slip.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-05
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 Infant and 1 year old mixed group] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 Infant and 1 year old mixed group] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio was corrected at the time of inspection. Another staff took the 1 year old child from the Infant leaving 1:4 (Infants) and added to the 1 -2 year old room, having a 9 children (1-2 year old) with 2 staff:
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Cleaning supplies observed at the reach of children under the sink cabinet at the restroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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: [running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- No running water on the portable handwashing sink on the food prep area. The portable sink was not plugged and no evidence of recent water on it. Random stuff (towel, electrical plug and a purse) was on top of the sink. TA given to have handwashing portable sink working all time and fresh water always replenish. The handwashing sink must be empty all time, to facilitate the handwashing practice once an individual enters on the food prep area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Open dry goods (mashed potatoes, cereal, grits) were observed not sealed. Dry food was placed on zip lock bags at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [slides equipment] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider shuffle toys and equipment around creating adequate distance from other equipment. TA to properly placed the outdoor equipment to prevent overcrowding or accidents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-08
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
- Report comments
- Staff have not commenced the training within timeframe. Staff have 90 days of employment to commence DCF classes.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- Report comments
- Staff have not complete the fire extinguisher within timeframe. Staff have 30 days from employment to complete the training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [mixed group of 17 children of 6-1year old, 3-2 year old, 6-3 year old and 1-4 year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [mixed group of 17 children of 6-1year old, 3-2 year old, 6-3 year old and 1-4 year old ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- An extra staff came in the room. Classes were spilt, having 6-1 year old with one teacher and 11 children of 2-4 with the second teacher.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Report comments
- No covers for electrical outlets in the mixed group roo. TA given to keep outlets covered all time and monitoring them thru the day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Pee was observed sitting on the potty chair at children reach. TA given to have the potty chairs cleaned and sanitize between each use. Potty chair was emptied and cleaned at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [under and beneath the slide.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- No 6" of mulch under and beneath the slide equipment. TA given to keep and maintained the mulch in place assuring there is the proper amount of mulch.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No employment Attestation in staff files. TA given to have employment attestation completed at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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
- No 5131 completed in staff files. TA given to have form 5131 completed at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 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
- Report comments
- No employment history for last 5 years documented in staff files. . TA given to have employment history completed at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- There is not an account created on Clearinghouse for the facility. There is not roster for all childcare personnel. Ta given to provider to commenced the process to get and account and get access to clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 the current procedures in place to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that hazardous materials were found accessible to children. This question helps clarify the steps the center has taken to ensure these items remain locked away.
- Context
- The finding was noted in a June 2026 inspection report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that required ratios are consistently maintained for all age groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a temporary discrepancy in staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current monitoring practices helps parents understand how the center manages these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members have their required background screening and training documentation completed and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where background screening or training documentation was incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for maintaining these records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children are accurately accounted for on attendance rosters throughout the day, including during transitions between rooms or activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection report identified an issue where children were not correctly marked on the attendance roster. This question helps parents understand the center's current accountability procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining the facility's physical environment and ensuring that any necessary repairs are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have occasionally noted concerns regarding facility maintenance and repair. This question provides insight into how the center prioritizes and manages ongoing facility upkeep.
Related violations