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NANA'S EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

2801 SW 20th St Ste 101 & 104, Ocala, FL 34474

License:
C05MA0234
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
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
125
License expiration:
April 26, 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 inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 17, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for NANA'S EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC from April 4, 2023 through March 17, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 13, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from February 13, 2026 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 10 local median in Ocala

Compared to 83 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.6
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.31

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.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed kitchen floors and floors in suite104 need cleaning. Clean both stoves inside and out.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
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
Counselor observed broken tile down restroom hall in unite 104, corner of entrance door in unite 104 has broken plasters. Technical assistance provided to cover supports bolts on the bottom of toilets.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Employee listed on supplement did not have proof of completing 10 in-service hours for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Employee completed hours for 25/26, which Counselor used to put facility back in compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
All staff need to complete the Exposure to Blood training. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potential ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), An applicable part of the record was not complete]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
2 children listed on supplement immunization is not complete and expired
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
More details
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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 did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Page 1 of physical is not completed or signed by parents. 1 child on supplement does not have a physical on file.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
4 staff with missing or expired Child Abuse and Neglect.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
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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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
4 staff with no updated Attestation of Good Moral Character.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2025
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [3 & 4 year old class was not updated].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that children in the 3 & 4 year old class did not list the children for today 11/13/2025. Staff completed at time of inspection. ENFORCEMENT
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
Official code
46-07
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7/4's] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [7/4's] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
ELC staff observed Teacher # 1 step outside of the classroom to receive food trays. During the inspection the following ratio was observed: 1:8 (1/6's, 7/3's) 1:9 (9/3's) 2:8 (6/infant's, 2/1's) 1:8 (3/3's, 5/2's) 1:6 (1/1's, 5/2's) 2:16 (4 yo to school ager's)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
Report comments
Counselor found that a monthly inspection was not completed since February 25, 2024, of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. An monthly inspection was completed today. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that monthly inspections of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts of the permanent/stationary playground equipment should be conducted and documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
Official code
31-09
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.3, B
Report comments
Counselor found that a child care personnel did not have the 40 hours of child care training when returning to the industry. The Director wrote a letter stating that the Teacher will not work at the daycare until she passes her test. The Teacher left the facility during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry should complete mandated training before returning to the industry.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
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 a child abuse and neglect form was expired for a staff. A child abuse and neglect form should be signed. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a child abuse and neglect form should be signed annually.
Correction status
Due by August 17, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor found that a staff background screening expired on 07/16/2024. The staff should get a background. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that background screening should be resubmitted when expired.
Correction status
Due by August 17, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-07
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7/1's] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7/1's] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
2:14 (14/3's, 4's) 2:8 (2/1's, 6/infant's) 1:7 (7/1's) 1:13 (13/4's and older) 2:6 (6/1's) 1:6 (6/2's) 1:6 (6/2's) Children went home during the inspection. 2:14 (14/3's, 4's) 2:8 (2/1's, 6/infant's) 1:4 (4/1's) 1:13 (13/4's and older) 2:6 (6/1's) 1:6 (6/2's) 1:6 (6/2's)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [4] child care personnel for [21 (3/1's, 11/2's, 8/3's)] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [21 (3/1's, 11/2's, 8/3's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
2:21 (3/1's, 11/2's, 8/3's) 2:8 (7/infant's, 1/1's) 1:8 (8/1's) 1:6 (6/2's) 2:14 (3/5's, 10/4's, 1/12's) The Director came into work and the one-year-old children were moved to another classroom. 2:19 (11/2's, 8/3's) 1:3 (3/1's) 2:8 (7/infant's, 1/1's) 1:8 (8/1's) 1:6 (6/2's) 2:14 (3/5's, 10/4's, 1/12's) Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all classroom should be in ratio.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Counselor found that the schedule was not posted in the middle front classroom. The schedule was posted in the classroom during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all classroom should have a schedule posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
Report comments
Counselor found that a mixed group classroom with one year old children had the television on. The one year old children were moved to another classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that children younger than two years old can not have electronic media in the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
Official code
09-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Counselor found that the capacity was not posted in the front classroom. The capacity was posted during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the provider that the capacity should be posted in all classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
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
Report comments
Counselor found that corn, green beans, and cheese was not labeled with the date. The Teacher labeled the corn, green beans, and cheese. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all leftover food should be labeled with the date, seal, discarded in 7 days and properly sealed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-21
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
Report comments
Counselor found that the diaper changing procedure was not posted in the two year old classroom. The Teacher posted the diaper changing procedure during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the diaper changing procedure should be posted in the changing area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
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]
Correction / follow-up note
Counselor found that a child did not have a student health examination form within 30 days. The Provider should obtain the child's student health examination form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the student health examination form should be obtain within 30 days.
Correction status
Due by December 15, 2023
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7 (7/1's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 (7/1's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
1:9 (1/1's, 2/2's, 4/3's, 2/4's) 1:4 (4/infant's) 1:3 (3/1's) 1:7 (7/1's) 1:9 (9/2's) Two children were moved to another classroom. 1:8 (2/2's, 4/3's, 2/4's) 1:4 (4/infant's) 1:5 (5/1's) 1:6 (6/1's) 1:9 (9/2's)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
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]
Report comments
Child # 1 Parent was not given an accident/incident report that day of the incident. The Director emailed an accident/incident report to the Parent. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that accident/incident reports should be given to the Parent the day the accident/incident report happens.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04

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 process for ensuring attendance rosters are always up to date for each group of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 indicate that an attendance roster was not updated for a specific group of children. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate tracking of children throughout the day.
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Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all staff background screening documents are kept current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated instances where background screening documents were not fully updated or completed. This question allows the center to share how they manage these administrative requirements to keep staff files current.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the entire day, including during transitions or brief absences?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports from multiple years show several findings regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question provides an opportunity to discuss the center's current supervision strategies and how they manage classroom coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for tracking and updating student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2023 and 2025 note findings related to student health examinations and immunization documentation. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center keeps required health records organized and up to date.
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Finding-specific

How does the center maintain its physical environment and ensure that cleaning and repair needs are addressed promptly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2025 include findings regarding facility cleanliness and maintenance. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for monitoring the condition of the facility and addressing repairs.
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