Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.56
Tiny Tykes Child Care
3111 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470
- License:
- C05MA0236
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 96
- License expiration:
- November 19, 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 inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Tiny Tykes Child Care from October 17, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 6, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of October 24, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from October 14, 2025 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34470
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
No recorded violations in this report
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 that the carpet in the one-year-old room need cleaning. Counselor clean two areas on the carpet to make sure stains were not permanent. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection expired 5/24/2024. Last Fire Drill conducted on 5/29/2024, 12 staff, 61 children, 1:45 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route is required during this licensure year. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on 2/6/2024 at 12:45PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on 2/6/2024. Emergency drill for lockdown was completed on 4/11/2024. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was completed on 4/11/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete part 2 of the introductory training within 15 months of being in the childcare industry.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 hire.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- Employees listed on the supplement did not complete the annual refresher training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- After Director / staff was made aware of the incident on playground, incident was not documented and provided to the parents. Counselor received incident reports signed by parents.
- 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
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 your current process for keeping the facility clean and well-maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that certain areas of the facility were in need of cleaning. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the center maintains a tidy and hygienic environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required fire safety inspections and emergency drills are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2024 indicated a missing annual fire inspection document. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages its emergency preparedness requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are current on their required annual training and health education?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2024 noted instances where documentation for required staff training was missing. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center supports ongoing staff professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for documenting and communicating any accidents or incidents that happen during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2024 inspection report mentioned an instance where an incident was not documented on the day it occurred. This question helps parents understand the center's communication protocols when a child is involved in an accident.
- Context
- The issue noted in the report was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's activities and well-being?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Understanding how the center shares updates helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience.