Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 0.67
Episcopal Children's Services Boynton Head Start
1701 NW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475
- License:
- C05MA0175
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 96
- License expiration:
- October 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
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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Episcopal Children's Services Boynton Head Start from January 5, 2023 through June 2, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of May 30, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34475
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 4, 2025February 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A
- Inspector notes
- During inspection counselor was unable to review children files due to family advocates being out for a statewide training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Report comments
- According to staff their policy is not to restrain a child. The facilitys discipline policy stated under #13 that binding is prohibited. In this case teacher demonstrated how she held the child for child to be calm and not hurt himself.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Report comments
- Per provider discipline policy 13B Corporal punishment may not involve rough handling of children which include but not limited to lifting by both arms, pulling or grabbing or jerking the arms, shoulders, neck, or forcing movement or lifting a child by clothing is not allowed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the incident report was not completed the day the incident occurred. The incident report was completed at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that accident/incident reports should be completed the day the incident happens.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
Can you walk me through your current approach to supporting children when they are having a difficult time or need help calming down?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections indicate that staff practices regarding child guidance and disciplinary policies have been a focus for improvement. This question helps clarify how the center ensures that all staff members are consistently following established, supportive techniques.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you provide ongoing training to staff to ensure they are comfortable with your center's policies on positive discipline?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that child guidance and discipline policies have been discussed in multiple inspections over the past year. This question helps parents understand how the center supports staff in maintaining consistent, positive interactions with children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and notifying parents when an accident or incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous finding where an incident report was not completed on the day of the event. This question allows the director to explain how they ensure timely and accurate communication with families regarding any incidents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required child records are organized and readily available for review at the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that records were not available for review at the time of the visit. Asking about this helps parents understand the current administrative processes in place to maintain organized documentation.
- Context
- The recordkeeping issue was noted in April 2026, and a subsequent inspection in June 2026 did not identify this as a concern.
Related violations
General question
What is your typical process for communicating with parents about their child's daily routine and any developmental milestones?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for building a strong partnership between families and the center. Understanding how the provider shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experiences and progress.