Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.55
Alphabet Land Learning Center
2147 SW Highway 484, Ocala, FL 34473
- License:
- C05MA0229
- 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 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 199
- License expiration:
- September 29, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Alphabet Land Learning Center from April 19, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 8, 2026.
Sleep safety 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
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34473
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.44
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023April 28, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplemental page has an expired immunization record
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child # 1 bit child # 2 and an accident/incident report was not completed. The accident report was completed at the time of this inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that accident report should be completed the day the accident/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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that in the 4 year old classroom a schedule was not posted. The Teacher posted the schedule in the classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a schedule should be posted in a conspicuous place accessible to Parents.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that there was two pieces of sharp rocks coming from the ground on the play area that could be a tripping hazard to children. The Provider should remove the rocks or cover the rocks. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the outdoor play area should not contain any hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the children were 16 inches apart during nap time in 2 year old classroom. A Teacher put 18 inches between the cots during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all cots should be 18 inches apart.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found four sippy cups not labeled with the child first and last name. The Teacher put the child first and last name on the children sippy cup. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that bottles and sippy cups should have the children 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that the facility did not have a bottled water in the first aid kit. A water bottle was put in the first aid kit during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a bottled water, Soap and hand sanitizer, Adhesive bandages, Disposable, non- porous gloves, Cotton balls or applicators, Sterile gauze pads or rolls, Adhesive tape, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Pre-moistened wipes, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures, Scissors should be in the facility first aid kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a sippy cup without the child first and last name in the 2nd VPK classroom. The Teacher put the child first and last name on the sippy cup. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that bottles and sippy cups provided by the facility must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized between each use and do not have to be labeled. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Breastmilk and formula must be handled in a sanitary manner at all times and according to manufacturers instructions and instructions by parents.
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor found that a child Immunization record expired on 4/14/2023. The Provider should obtain an updated Immunization record. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the Child Care Facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization Form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(8)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(8)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health depar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring that all children's nap cots are spaced according to safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a finding regarding the distance between cots during nap time. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent sleep safety standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to keep track of immunization records and ensure they remain current for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that immunization record updates have been identified as a topic in more than one inspection. This question allows the provider to explain their current administrative process for managing these important health documents.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 5/27/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all personal items brought from home, such as sippy cups, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that labeling of personal items has been a recurring topic. Asking about this helps parents understand how the staff manages daily care routines to keep items organized.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for documenting and communicating with parents if an accident or incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted a finding regarding the timely documentation of an incident. This question helps parents understand the center's current policy for recording and reporting such events.
- Context
- The incident report was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you review your first aid kits and outdoor play areas to ensure everything is well-maintained and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted findings regarding the contents of a first aid kit and the condition of the outdoor play area. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment prepared.
- Context
- The items were addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations