Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.18
- Local median
- 0.67
Little Jem Stones Academy # 4
20561 Powell Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431
- License:
- C05MA0226
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- April 19, 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Jem Stones Academy # 4 from March 8, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 20, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
8 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10 local median in Marion County
Compared to 105 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 21, 2025January 12, 2026March 11, 2026April 6, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 21, 2025March 11, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 21, 2025March 11, 2026Inspection 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the dining area still has a loose board that was not able to be repaired by the current contractor. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair. Director advised that she would reach out to another contractor to see if they are able to anchor the loose board.
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 small holes on the wall next to the bookshelf, dining area has loose boards on the floor and the door in the downstairs room has broken wood around the glass in the door. Technical assistance provided that all areas of the facility must be in good repair.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 have 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 red stationary bikes had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the blue ship had peeling paint and rust on the surface, the blue and red teeter totter had peeling paint and rust on the surface, a broken swing is hanging around the swing set, the green and blue playhouse and slide had peeling paint and rust on the surface, and a nail is lifted up on the base of the stationary bikes. Technical assistance provided that the play equipment must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for the children to use.
- 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 boat] 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. Technical assistance provided that the fall zone surface must be a minimum depth 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
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed the children listed on the supplemental had expired Florida Certificate of Immunization forms on file. Technical assistance provided that all children must have a Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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]
- Report comments
- Bottom classroom floor is raised and has hard spots under the bumps. TA is given to provider to have the floors looked at and replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed in the VPK room that the floor had several raised and hard bumps in it. The flooring was ripped in a couple of spots as well. The carpet in the classroom also had a tear in the carpet. Kitchen floor has a rip in the flooring. TA: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the bathtub in the bathroom was covered with dust along with the bottom of the tub. TA for the tub: Counselor spoke with director and asked for the tub to be cleaned and free of the dust build up. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be mai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed three food containers did not have the following; best by date, opened date, or labeled with name. TA: Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the fridge used for VPK extra food did not have a thermometer. TA for fridge: An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to rea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
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 [bolts sticking up]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the bike track had bolts sticking up from the bottom of the track. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment and fix the bolts that was sticking out from the bottom of the track.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 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
- Staff listed on the supplemental page did not have bloodborne or was expired. 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 December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Stass listed on the supplemental page does not have CPR and First Aid. TA for First Aid (this was sent to director as well): A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
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
- Staff listed on supplemental page does not have current Child Abuse and Neglect signed. TA for signed Child Abuse: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 in supplemental page does not have up to date signed 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 December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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: 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 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the Director credential expired on 6/6/24. The Director should renew her director credential. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all facility should have a director credential staff.
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the facility did not have a current fire inspection. The Provider should get an approved fire inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility fire inspection should be current. The Provider agreed to the due date of 3/17/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [15 (8/2's, 7/3's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 (8/2's, 7/3's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 1:15 (8/2's, 7/3's) 1:11 (9/4's, 2/3's) A Teacher came from the office and the Owner came into the facility. 3:15 (8/2's, 7/3's) 1:11 (9/4's, 2/3's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [24 (15/2's, 3/3's, 6/4's)] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [24 (15/2's, 3/3's, 6/4's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 2:24 (15/2's, 3/3's, 6/4's) A child care personnel came back from break and went into the classroom. 3:24 (15/2's, 3/3's, 6/4's) Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should stay in ratio at all times. Note: The Owner came to the facility during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 all staff have completed their required background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection indicate that a staff member did not have an up-to-date signed Attestation of Good Moral Character on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for ensuring that staff members with current CPR and first aid certifications are present at all times while children are in care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that the facility did not have a staff member with a valid pediatric CPR certification present during all hours of operation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are you taking to address the maintenance of the facility's flooring and other physical areas to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of findings regarding the physical environment, including reports of loose or damaged flooring across several inspections between November 2025 and April 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the daily inspection and maintenance of outdoor play equipment to ensure it stays in safe condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in late 2025 and early 2026 indicate repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment, such as peeling paint, rust, and surface safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and updating health and immunization records for all children enrolled in your program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from March 2026 noted that some children had expired immunization forms on file, and previous reports have also highlighted recordkeeping needs in the food preparation area.
Related violations