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ACADEMIC ADVENTURES LEARNING CENTER

2125 NE 2nd St, Ocala, FL 34470

License:
C05MA0225
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
139
License expiration:
December 31, 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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for ACADEMIC ADVENTURES LEARNING CENTER from March 27, 2023 through March 24, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 8, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of August 22, 2025.

Four later inspections, from September 15, 2025 through March 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34470

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [Driver signature, time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed on 7/8, 7/23 and 8/1 time is missing from log Counselor observed on 7/23 and 7/24 drivers' signatures missing Technical assistance provided to sign transportation logs with full signature. To correct the violation, the facility is required to provided Counselor with 3 weeks logs starting 8/11/2025.
Correction status
Due by August 22, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement transcript does not show that the employee did not began the 40 hours introductory training. The employee started in child care 7/17/2023. Employee was hired on 6/26/2024.
Correction status
Due by December 9, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
View official 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
3 children listed on supplement immunizations expired.
Correction status
Due by August 16, 2024
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement physical expired.
Correction status
Due by August 16, 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 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 [distracted not signed for April 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Report comments
Children listed on supplement does not have a signed Distracted for April 2024.
Correction status
Due by August 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [16- 3 year olds] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16 - 3 year olds] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Ratio corrected when teacher arrived. During today's visit the Counselor observed the following: 2 staff: 7 infants 1 staff: 12 -3's 1 staff: 6-1's 1 staff: 11-2's 1 staff: 9-2's 2 staff: 14 - 7-4 yoa, 7-5 yoa 1 staff: 11-4 yoa, 1-3 yoa
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Report comments
Employee listed on supplement did not complete the Early Literacy within 12 months of being in the child care industry. Employee begin in child care 3/2022.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ An applicable part of the record was not complete]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child's immunization did not have a check for complete or an expiration date.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement physical expired.
Correction status
Due by December 11, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02

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

Could you walk me through your current process for documenting transportation, specifically how you ensure all logs are complete and signed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection show that transportation logs were missing required signatures and times. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures consistent record-keeping for daily transit.
Context
The facility was required to provide updated logs to the inspector to resolve this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that classroom ratios are always maintained?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2024 noted a temporary instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures used to maintain proper supervision levels at all times.
Context
The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 indicate instances where documentation for staff training was incomplete. This question provides insight into how the center tracks and verifies that all personnel meet professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you keep track of student health documents, such as physicals and immunization records, to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2024 show that some student health and immunization records were expired or incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's system for monitoring and updating these essential health documents.
Related violations
General question

How often do you communicate with families about center policies, and what is the best way for me to stay informed about my child's daily routine?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication between families and staff is essential for a smooth transition into a new childcare environment. Understanding how the center shares updates helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.