Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.67
Little Jem Stones Academy
20660 Powell Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431
- License:
- C05MA0166
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- June 29, 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 inspectionMay 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Little Jem Stones Academy from January 19, 2023 through May 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved supervision.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in Marion County
Compared to 105 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.26
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 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 29, 2024March 7, 2024October 14, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who had not completed all preservice training requirements were allowed unsupervised contact or care of children. (Section 3.1 - Training Requirements, Page 7) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel listed on the supplemental supervising the children alone in the 4s and 5s classroom and did not complete the preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact or care of children. Technical assistance provided that all childcare personnel must complete the preservice training requirements prior to allowing unsupervised contact or care of children. Resolved at time of inspection as Owner had another childcare personnel take over the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-31
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that child listed on the supplemental form did not have Immunization record. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have an immunization record within 30 days.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that the child listed on the supplemental form did not have a student health examination form. Technical assistance was provided to the provider that all children should have a student health examination form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that child on the supplemental form did not have an enrollment form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have an enrollment form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that two students immunization record is expired. The Provider should get a current immunization record for the children. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have a current immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the play area fence is not ground level and could allow inside and outside access by children and animals. The Provider should repair the fence and ensure the base of the fence is to the ground. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the fence should be ground level without any gaps.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found student that did not have an Immunization record. The Provider should get an Immunization record for the students. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all students should have an immunization record within 30 days.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that two students immunization record is expired. The Provider should get a current immunization record for the children. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have a current immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Counselor found students that did not have a student health examination form. The Provider should get a student health examination form for the students. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all students should have a student health examination form with 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
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
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 your current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that a staff member was working with children before finishing all required preservice training. This question helps clarify how the center tracks training completion to ensure all personnel are prepared before having unsupervised contact with children.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection by having another staff member take over the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your administrative team take to ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept up to date and complete for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across several inspections between 2024 and 2025 where student health examinations or immunization records were missing or expired. Asking about the current record-keeping process helps parents understand how the center manages these important documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing remains secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from early 2024 identified an issue where the base of the outdoor fence was not at ground level. This question helps parents understand the center's routine maintenance practices for the physical environment.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents when a child's health or enrollment forms are nearing their expiration date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding documentation helps ensure that children's files remain current without gaps in coverage. Understanding how the center partners with families on these requirements provides insight into their administrative organization.
General question
How do you handle staff transitions or unexpected absences to ensure that supervision ratios are always maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Reliable staffing routines are essential for maintaining consistent supervision throughout the day. Learning about the center's approach to coverage helps parents feel confident in the daily stability of the classroom environment.