Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.61
- Local median
- 0.67
Little Jem Stone’s Academy #3
11364 Robinson Ln, Dunnellon, FL 34431
- License:
- C05MA0181
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 76
- License expiration:
- April 11, 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 inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Little Jem Stone’s Academy #3 from March 2, 2023 through April 6, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 11, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 10 local median in Marion County
Compared to 105 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- 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 5 recorded violations.
February 26, 2024July 15, 2024November 21, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 30, 2023February 26, 2024December 12, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 21, 2025March 11, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 21, 2025March 11, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 15, 2024March 11, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 21, 2025December 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the VPK portable had mold on the lattice leading up to the building, water spots on the ceiling, a hole in the ceiling tile, wall separating from the ceiling in several spots, cobwebs on the ceiling, and water damage on the bookshelf. The restroom in the VPK portable had a cracked tile and a tile that is lifted up. The restroom floor squeaks when stepping on the tile. Counselor observed a moldy smell in the classroom. Technical assistance provided that the classroom and restroom must be in good repair for the staff and childrens safety.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection Counselor observed Black Flag Foaming Wasp and Hornet Killer and Hot Shot Wasp and Hornet Killer on the playground within the reach of children. Technical assistance provided that harmful items must be properly stored out of the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the play area contained large tree branches and wooden boards. Technical assistance provided that the facilitys outdoor play area must be free from all hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the restroom in the VPK portable did not have toilet paper at all. Technical assistance provided that the restroom must have proper supplies within the reach of children.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
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 [several pieces of equipment were covered in mold, had peeling paint, and rust on the surface. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the yellow slide had a nail sticking up out of the base, the green stationary car had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the blue and red teeter totter had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the stationary bikes had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the red merry-go-round had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the red stationary car had a broken steering wheel and peeling paint, the red, yellow, and blue stationary vehicle had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the blue bar had peeling paint, the blue climb on squares had peeling paint, the blue spiral had peeling paint, the yellow slides had mold on the outside a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and climbing squares] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the fall zone surface was not maintained under the slides and climbing squares. Technical assistance provided that the fall zone surface must be a minimum of 6 inches at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [2 children were not marked that they were present at the facility. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that 2 children were not marked that they were present at the facility. Technical assistance provided that all children must be marked on the attendance as they arrive. Staff resolved at the time of inspection by updating the attendance roster. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Ratio observed 1:9 (2's) 1:14 (3/2's, 11/3's) 1:6 (1's) 1:4 Infant 1:11 (4's) 1:12 (3's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant] group was inadequate in that [teacher walked out of classroom to place bottles in kitchen sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Technical assistance provided to teacher that children should never be left unattended. If she needs to leave the room, it's best practice to have another teacher or director cover her classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one year old room] group was inadequate in that [teacher left the room ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher in the one year old room left the classroom, leaving the children alone in the classroom. Teacher came back into the classroom and was advised that she was not allowed to leave the children alone and unsupervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed during the inspection that an infant was asleep in the crib with a blanket in the crib. After counselor mentioned the blanket in the crib the staff removed the blanket.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 [they was covered in dirt and grime.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- While the counselor was observing the playground the stationary toy tops was covered in dirt and needs to be cleaned. Stationary toy bus has a broken steering wheel. Stationary tunnel is broken on the end and hanging down. Wood sitting area has an exposed screw. board walkway was missing boards. Director added mulch to cover the area of missing wood at the time of inspection. The small playground had the following; Push mower on the playground. The tunnel was broken in the back and leaning down. The playground was covered in debris. There was broken chairs. Trash can was laying down. Swing was laying on the ground. TA for the above: Permanent or stationary playground equipmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff has yearly bloodborne refresher documentation. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on the supplemental page has an expired physical. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- Staff listed on the supplemental page did not have updated Attestation of Good Moral Character. Ta was given to the director to have the staff listed to sign the Attestation of Good Moral Character yearly and updated form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 classrooms did not have daily attendance completed at the time of inspection. 3 yo classroom 1 yo classroom 2 yo classroom Staff and director filled out the attendance during the time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. TA: Written policies must be followed by all staff at all times.
- 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed holes at the bottom of the two-year-old classroom door that need to be repaired. The Provider should repair or replace the door. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a dog at the facility during the inspection. The Provider did not have the current vaccination records for the dog. The Provider should get the dog current vaccination record. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that animals that require vaccination should have those on file in the facility. Technical assistant was provided that Parents should be given written notification of animals on the premises.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [SR training was not complete]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that three staff did not complete school readiness training. The childcare personnel should complete the SR training. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all current SR child care personnel must complete two new health and safety courses: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. These courses are free to the learner and will be hosted in the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry. Within 90 days of initial employment with any SR provider, new hires and current pre-service trainees must complete all required pre-service training.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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 that a child did not have a student health examination form. The Provider should get an student health examination form for the child. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have a student health examination form within 30 days.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a child student health examination form was over two years old. The Provider should get an updated student health examination form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that student health examination forms should be current.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [8 (1/2's, 4/1's, 3/infant's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [8 (1/2's, 4/1's, 3/infant's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1:8 (1/2's, 4/1's, 3/infant's) 1:8 (8/2's) 1:13 (13/4's) 0:15 (15/2's) 0:4 (2/2's, 1/3's, 1/4's) Teachers came back from break. 2:8 (1/2's, 4/1's, 3/infant's) 1:8 (8/2's) 1:13 (13/4's) 1:15 (15/2's) 1:4 (2/2's, 1/3's, 1/4's) Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should stay in ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found two students with expired Immunization records. The Provider should get an updated Immunization record. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all students should have a current Immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 (5/infant's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 (5/infant's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1:5 (5/infant's) 1:6 (6/1's) 1:11 (11/2's) 1:15 (15/4's) 1:15 (9/3's, 6/2's) 1:14 (14/3's) A Teacher came into work. 2:5 (5/infant's) 1:6 (6/1's) 1:11 (11/2's) 1:15 (15/4's) 1:15 (9/3's, 6/2's) 1:14 (14/3's) Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should be in ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3.
- Report comments
- Counselor found meatballs, beans, hashbrowns, and waffles that was not labeled by date and type. The food was labeled by date and type. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all food should be labeled by date and type.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-24
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 children Immunization forms was expired. The Provider should get an update form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have current immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a child Student health examination form is not current. The Provider should get a current student health examination form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have a current student health examination form.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed several ceiling tiles with brown and black stains on them in the Portable classroom. Counselor observed that one ceiling tile had gapping in it in the portable classroom. The Provider should repair or replace the ceiling tiles. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor and outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Animals must be properly vaccinated, free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous and/ or aggressive in nature are prohibited. Strangulat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 process for ensuring that daily attendance rosters are always accurate and travel with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 note that the attendance roster did not accurately reflect the children present with the group. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains accountability for every child throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous items are stored securely and out of the reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified items on the playground that were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current storage protocols and how they keep the environment secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor staff-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions like shift changes or breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across different reports where ratios were not maintained as required. Understanding the current staffing strategy helps parents feel confident that there is always adequate supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that children are always actively supervised, even during routine tasks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections indicate instances where staff were observed leaving children unattended. This question provides an opportunity to hear how the center reinforces supervision standards with their team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct safety checks on your outdoor play equipment and the surrounding area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have documented concerns regarding the condition of outdoor equipment and the play area surface. Asking about their maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility ensures the play space remains in good repair.
Related violations