Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.67
Spirit Of Love Childcare Centers, Inc.
4628 W Anthony Rd, Ocala, FL 34475
- License:
- C05MA0138
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:30AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- March 4, 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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Spirit Of Love Childcare Centers, Inc. from January 19, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 15, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34475
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 3, 2024May 20, 2025September 22, 2025May 27, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023June 3, 2024September 22, 2025January 27, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 22, 2025May 27, 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
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed on the playground fencing, that 6 panels are rotten at the bottom and another panel is broken at the bottom. Counselor advised the Provider that the fencing is old and dry rotten, that this will continue to occur until all panels are replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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 [toys with rust, chipped paint, broken]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed one kitchen set cracked, both need cleaning, green and blue stand rusty, baby swing seat support cracked, yellow/black stationary car (Dixie Dozer) rusty w/ chipped paint, blue tunnel chipped paint. Toddler playground, the green indoor/outdoor rug need replacing, rug has holes which are tripping hazards Toys and equipment leading up to the mobile home classroom need cleaning. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust, chipped paint and dirt. TA given to provider to maintain metal equipment from peeling.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete the Exposure to Blood training prior being in a classroom. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglects had expired. Staff updated at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed gaps in the playground fencing, photos were taken and discussed with the Director / Owner. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 [chip paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed yellow chipped paint on merry go round tricycle. Metal equipment on playground area were observed to contain peeling paint. TA given to provider to maintain metal equipment from peeling.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement does not have an immunization on file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement does not have a physical on file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect has expired Counselor reviewed all 6 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child's physical is dated that the examination date was completed on 10/28/2025. Dates cannot be altered or enter by an unauthorized person. Physical must be resubmitted back to the physician to receive the correct date of examination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired 6/1/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee child abuse and neglect expired 5/16/2024. Counselor reviewed all 7 staff files.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Employee listed on supplement child abuse and neglect expired 7/22/2023. Employee updated form during time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no annual influenza signed ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement does not have an annual Influenza signed for 2022. Counselor reviewed all 43 children files.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no form for September 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement does not have a signed Distracted Adult form for Counselor to review. n
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired on 1/4/2023. All staff completed a current form on today during time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
How does the center ensure that outdoor play areas remain secure and free of gaps for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 noted concerns regarding gaps in the playground fencing that could potentially allow children to exit the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it stays in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings related to the maintenance of outdoor equipment, including rust, chipped paint, and broken items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and maintain updated health and immunization records for all enrolled children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from multiple dates between 2024 and 2026 indicate recurring issues with keeping student health examinations and immunization records current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff members complete required safety training, such as fire extinguisher use, shortly after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2026 identified that a staff member had not completed the required fire extinguisher training within the 30-day window following their hire date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the annual renewal of personnel records to ensure all required forms remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a pattern of findings across several inspections where required annual forms for staff were found to be expired.
Related violations