Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.1
- Local median
- 1
The Academy At Downtown Ocala
819 SE 1st Ter, Ocala, FL 34471
- License:
- C05MA0214
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- 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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 21 available inspections for The Academy At Downtown Ocala from February 14, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved child guidance, with a due date of July 10, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 21
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
21 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34471
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.81
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 15, 2023July 1, 2024October 29, 2024Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 6, 2024September 26, 2024Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 6, 2024April 30, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of complaint, Licensing Specialist reviewed camera footage that showed the child rolling around on her cot, rolling off the cot, kicking her legs, sitting up and holding onto the teachers desk next to her cot, and going under the cot covering due to the teacher removing her blanket. Childcare personnel listed on the supplemental can be seen on the video footage grabbing the child by her leg several times to place her back onto the cot. Childcare personnel can be seen on the video footage grabbing the child by her arm and lifting her off of the cot to remove her from the classroom. Childcare personnel maintained this hold on the child until they exit the classroom. Per ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2026
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [24] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [24] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the School Readiness site visit, the following was observed:(1) Provider was found to be out of compliance in the mixed aged room of 3-4 year olds. There were 24 children present in the room with one teacher. There were [18] 3 year olds and [6] 4 year olds. Correction made by Director entering classroom to supervise. TA: Ratio must be kept at all times for the safety of the children. RATIO for 4/30/25: 1/6 (1's) 2:14 (2's) 2:25 (3's) 2:22 (VPK)
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection, Counselor mats used for napping were stored in the VPK bathroom (picture taken). Technical assistance is provided to ensure that Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, 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
- The Staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the safe sleep and did not complete the use of fire extinguisher within 30 days of hire (hired 08/21/24) The staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire (hired 08/14/24). Technical assistance is provided to ensure all child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the devel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- The two children listed on the supplemental did not have an immunization record within 30 days of enrollment. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that child care facility obtains, for each child in care, a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, from the custodial parent or legal guardian within 30 days of enrollment in the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The child listed on the supplemental had an expired immunization - expired 05/21/24.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The three (3) children listed on the supplemental did not have a Student Health Examination within 30 days of enrollment in the Facility. The student listed on the supplemental had Part 1 of the physical mission. Technical assistance is provided that a Student Health Examination in on file within 30 days for each child enrolled in the Facility. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that Parts 1 and 2 of the Student Health Record is completed.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The Student listed on the supplemental had an expired Health examination - expired 03/21/24. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that the facility secured The Student Health Examination form or signed statement for two years from the date the physical was performed and must be on file as long as the child is in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child listed on the supplemental did not have an enrollment on file. Technical assistance is provided to ensure the operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting the child into care. Enrollment information shall be kept current and on file for each child in care and available for licensing to review. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the home to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [9 year old] group was inadequate in that [child was left alone in the lobby without supervision by day care personnel]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The individual listed on the supplemental returned to the lobby. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Documentation of the incident was not completed by the Facility on 09/25/24, date of the incident. Resolved by an incident report being completed on 10/04/24. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that all accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [27 mixed group] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17/4's and 10/5's] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Resolved at time of inspection by 10 five year olds leaving the group. Corrected Ratio: as follows: 1:18 (4/3's; 14/4's) 1:14 (1/4; 6/5's; 2/6's 3/7's; 2/10's Technical assistance is provided to ensure that child care personnel know the ages of the children in each group; and in mixed groups, ratio shall be based on age of the youngest child present. The maximum ratio for children 4 years of age is one (1) child care personnel to 20 four (4) year olds.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident occurred on June 26/2024. Incident report was not completed. Resolved at time of inspection. Child's last day at school was 06/26/24. Technical assistance is provided to ensure that an incident/accident report is while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. The documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel si ... [truncated]
- 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
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 [Parents did not recieve the distratced adult flyer in April. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- Counselor found that all children parents were not given the distracted adult flyer. The distracted adult should be given to Parents. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that distracted adult flyer should be given annually during April and September.
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the Driver did not have CPR and First Aid. The Driver should complete CPR and First Aid course. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all Drivers should have CPR and First Aid. The Provider agreed to the due date of 3/10/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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
- Counselor found that two staff child abuse and neglect form expired. The staff should completed the child abuse and neglect form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the child abuse and neglect form should be completed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- The facility written disciplinary policy was not followed as the children were made to run laps. The Provider will follow the facility discipline policy.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor found that the accident report was not given the day of the accident. Counselor observed reports given the day of the accident during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that reports should be given the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found two sippy cups not labeled with the child first and last name in the one-year-old classroom. The Teacher Labeled the sippy cups with the child first and last name. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that bottles and sippy cups brought from home should be labeled with the child's first and last name.
- 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
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 three student Immunization records were expired. The Provider should get an updated immunization record for the child. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children should have current Immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
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 that a child did not have a student health examination form. The provider should get a 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 of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that several childcare personnel do not have an updated child abuse and neglect form signed. A child abuse and neglect form should be reviewed and signed by the child care personnel. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the child abuse and neglect form should be reviewed and signed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The Director stated that an accident report was not completed for child # 2. Counselor received an email of the accident report. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the Custodial parents or legal guardians must be notified immediately if the event of any serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child, and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances must be obtained and followed. All accidents and incidents that occur while a child is in the care of program staff must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 explain the current training and support staff receive regarding your disciplinary policies and classroom management?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection report indicate that staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that staff interactions with children align with established guidelines.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is due by July 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially in mixed-age classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show instances where the required staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and adjusts staffing levels to keep children supervised.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that all incidents or accidents are documented and communicated to families on the same day they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 indicate that incidents were not always documented on the day they occurred. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current process for timely recordkeeping and communication.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping children's health, immunization, and enrollment records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2024 noted gaps in maintaining current enrollment, immunization, and personnel records. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements to ensure all necessary documentation is current.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily transitions, such as moving children between different areas or activities, to ensure they are always supervised?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages transitions helps parents feel confident about the consistency of supervision throughout the day. This is a standard part of evaluating how a facility maintains a secure environment for all children.