Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.55
ABC Academy Child Care and Learning Center
13865 SW 36th Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34473
- License:
- C05MA0233
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 188
- License expiration:
- October 28, 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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for ABC Academy Child Care and Learning Center from October 8, 2025 through June 15, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 21, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 11, 2026.
Two later inspections, from March 2, 2026 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34473
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that frozen food was not labeled by date and type. Technical assistance provided that all frozen food must be labeled by date and type. Resolved at time of inspection as staff labeled the food 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. Technical assistance provided that the facility must maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 walk me through how you manage your staff and contractor rosters to ensure they stay up to date in the state clearinghouse?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in January 2026 identified a need to keep the personnel roster current in the state system. Asking about your current process helps families understand how you maintain these important administrative records.
- Context
- The issue was noted in an inspection report from January 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for labeling and tracking food items in your kitchen to ensure everything is properly dated?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted a finding regarding the labeling of frozen food. This question allows you to explain the current kitchen routines and how staff ensure food items are correctly identified.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the January 2026 inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with parents regarding daily routines and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. Learning about your approach helps families understand how you keep them informed about center operations.
General question
What training or orientation do new staff members receive before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how you prepare your team helps parents feel confident in the care their children receive. This question highlights the importance of staff readiness and consistent care standards.
General question
Can you describe how you supervise children during transitions, such as moving from the classroom to the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Transitions are a key part of the day where active supervision is especially important. Discussing these procedures helps parents understand how you maintain a watchful environment throughout the facility.