Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 1.44
Creative Beginnings Preschool
5870 SE 85th Ln, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- C05MA0120
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 361
- License expiration:
- August 22, 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 inspectionApril 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Creative Beginnings Preschool from March 10, 2023 through April 1, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 2024 and involved supervision.
Six later inspections, from July 17, 2024 through April 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34472
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [two children left outside in the play area alone.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A (Section 5, number 4)
- Report comments
- Counselor found that two children were left outside in the play area alone. the children were brought back inside the facility. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children should be supervised while outside on the playground.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11)
- Report comments
- Children and Staff reported that trees on the facility property was being cut during operating hours that could have cause harm to the children. Tree are not being cut at this time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4)
- Inspector notes
- A Parent reported that she was not given the accident/incident report the day of. The Parent reported that she did not sign a date on the accident report. However, Counselor observed a date on the accident/incident report. The report was given to the Parent. Technical assistance was provided to the provider that accident/incident reports should be given the day of.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Counselor found hand sanitizer that says on the bottle keep out of reach of children on a table that was accessible to children in two VPK classrooms and in a three-year old classroom. The hand sanitizers were put in a top cabinet out of reach of the children in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labele ... [truncated]
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed in the one- and two-year-old classroom a few children blankets touching each other on top of a child's blanket on a cot. The blankets were moved, so they would not touch each other. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a child bottle did not have the first and last name. The last name was added to the childs bottle. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [in both classrooms there was one child missing from the attendance roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the infant classroom attendance roster accounted for three children and there were four children in the classroom. Counselor found that the two-year-old classroom attendance roster accounted for six children and there were seven children in the classroom. The Teachers updated the attendance roster. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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 walk me through your current procedures for ensuring children are always supervised, especially when they are playing outdoors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from June 2024 identified a concern regarding supervision in the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the steps the center takes to maintain active supervision at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your staff verify that the daily attendance roster is accurate and matches the number of children in each classroom throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2023 noted a discrepancy between the attendance roster and the number of children present in classrooms. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center tracks children to ensure everyone is accounted for.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for storing cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a finding from March 2023 where certain items were found to be accessible to children. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current storage and safety protocols.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are parents notified if a minor incident occurs during the day, and what is your process for ensuring documentation is shared promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2024 mention a concern regarding the timely sharing of an incident report. This question helps parents understand the center's communication practices for keeping families informed.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you manage facility maintenance or repairs to ensure that any work being done does not disrupt the children's environment or safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2024 noted a concern about maintenance activities occurring during operating hours. This question helps parents understand how the center prioritizes child safety during facility improvements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations