Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.38
- Local median
- 1.44
Shores Early Education Development Center
674 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- C05MA0045
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 176
- License expiration:
- September 10, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion 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 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Shores Early Education Development Center from April 10, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2025 and involved supervision.
Four later inspections, from April 7, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34472
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.18
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1's] group was inadequate in that [Staff did not check on a crying child, resulting in serious injury]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- TA: If a child is crying, staff needs to see what is going on with the child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child had a serious injury with a lot of blood loss. Staff did not call EMT's until 30 minutes after the incident happened. TA: Parents and EMT should be contacted immediately after a serious injury.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the top lid of the toilet was cracked in the one-year-old classroom. The toilet lid should be replaced or repaired. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in good repair at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- 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
- Counselor found that there was chipped painted throughout classroom # 3, # 4, # 5, # 8, and # 9 that need to be painted. Counselor found brown shelves that have chipped paint in classroom # 7 and # 8 that need to be repainted. Counselor found that classroom # 4 had holes in the wall by the sink and classroom # 3 had a hole in the wall in the bathroom by the toilet paper holder. The wall and shelves should be repainted. The holes should be repaired. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [there is chipped wood, a missing sink handle, and a crack in the toy kitchen sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found the toy kitchen in classroom # 1, # 4, # 7, # 8 had chipped wood that could be a harm to children's fingers when touched. Counselor found that the toy kitchen in classroom # 8 is missing a sink handle. Counselor found a crack in the toy kitchen sink in classroom # 7. The toy kitchen should be repaired. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, in good repair. A Child Care Facility must make available toys, equipment, and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Toys, equipment, and furnishings must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
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
Can you describe the training and procedures your staff follows to ensure they are actively monitoring children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted a concern regarding staff responsiveness to a child in need of attention. Asking about current training helps clarify how the center supports staff in maintaining active supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your classrooms and equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted concerns regarding the physical condition of some facility areas and equipment. Asking about maintenance routines provides insight into how the center currently manages its environment.
- Context
- The facility has had multiple clean inspections since these reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for notifying parents and emergency services if a child experiences an injury at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2025 identified a need for improvement in the timing of emergency notifications. Discussing this process helps parents understand the center's current communication protocols during an incident.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking the cleanliness and functionality of restrooms and play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 identified a concern regarding the maintenance of restroom facilities. Understanding the daily cleaning schedule helps parents see how the center ensures a clean environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you evaluate the toys and equipment in each classroom to ensure they are age-appropriate and in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted concerns about the condition of certain indoor play equipment. Asking about the current evaluation process helps parents understand how the center keeps play materials in good shape.
Related violations