Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.36
- Local median
- 0.67
RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center
11165 W Highway 40, Ocala, FL 34482
- License:
- C05MA0109
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 58
- License expiration:
- August 9, 2027
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
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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center from March 2, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 28, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 11, 2025.
Three later inspections, from October 29, 2025 through June 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in Ocala
Compared to 83 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.31
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
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
- Counselor reviewed all 16 staff files. Employees listed on the supplement has expired child abuse and neglect on 8/6/2025. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2025
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
- Employees listed on supplement did not have update Attestation of Good Moral Character. B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. Not Monitored Comments Children were not present at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It was observed that the children were eating cinnamon toast crunch cereal with milk and mix fruit. However, the menu shows milk, apples or apple sauce, and WG Cheerios. The Provider made note of the substitutions on the menu during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that substitutions should be made when food on the menu is not being served.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 26 - Meal and Snack Menus
- Official code
- 26-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found in the preschool classroom that on11/2024 the Epiephrine expired. The Provider should return the medication to the Parent or discard the medication. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that medication that is expired should be discarded or returned to the Parent.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility does not have a heat strip or temperature gauge to measure and verify sanitizing temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.6. & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor could not verify the temperature of water in the kitchen. Counselor had the water for over 30 minutes, no hot water. Director contacted maintenance at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents and attestations are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection show that some staff records were missing required good moral character attestations. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center now manages these important personnel requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for checking medication expiration dates to ensure that only current, usable items are kept on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that expired medication was found on the premises. This question allows the provider to explain how they now monitor and maintain the safety of stored medications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and verify that your facility's sanitizing equipment is functioning correctly on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2024 indicate a finding regarding the ability to verify sanitizing temperatures. Discussing this helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure the facility meets health and sanitation standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have their annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms signed and filed on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from October 2025 show that some personnel records were missing the required annual reporting forms. This question provides insight into how the center currently tracks and updates these mandatory staff documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and communicating any necessary changes to the daily meal menu for parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2025 noted that menu substitutions were not properly documented at the time. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures transparency regarding the food served to children.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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