Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1
Elevate Early Learning Academy, Ocala
180 SE 35th St, Ocala, FL 34471
- License:
- C05MA0242
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 89
- License expiration:
- June 5, 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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Elevate Early Learning Academy, Ocala from May 23, 2024 through April 29, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 11, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34471
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.81
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 21, 2025August 21, 2025January 5, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 21, 2025January 5, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 5, 2026April 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 [chipped paint and screws]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that large tires has chipped paint. Counselor observed long screws protruding out on the yellow tunnel slide. TA-Counselor observed that protective covering is separating from the blue metal table on the playground, monitor the protective covering for the safety of children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 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, ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that all the slides and swings did not have 6 inches of mulch under and around the play equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 [dirty, green substance]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that staff had not walked the playground. Counselor observed large playground equipment is dirty with green substance on several area of the equipment On younger children playground, Counselor observed a dirty kitchen set, sink dirty on inside and outside, patios not cleaned on younger and older children sides Blue rock climber on large equipment, rubber protective layers are peeling causing jagged edges. Photos were taken and forward to the Provider at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Exposure to Blood training has not been completed by staff listed on supplement.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- 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)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization expired 12/30/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Employee listed on supplement did not have the current Attestation of Good Moral Character. Employee signed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement does not have a Florida physical examination form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by August 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee did not complete the School Readiness Preservice training before being in the classroom alone. Back in compliance when teacher arrived at 12 PM. Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- Employee did not complete the Exposure to Blood training at the time of hire. Employee completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 7 accident/incident reports were not signed on the same day that the accident/incident occurred. Counselor advised Director that accident/incident reports need to be signed the date the accident/incident occurs. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent's signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 12 accident/incident reports were not signed or dated. Counselor advised Director that accident/incident reports need to be signed and dated by the parent. Not Monitored Comments No children on medication at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee missing 5131 Background Screening and Personnel Requirement form. Director completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
What is your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show instances where required background screening documentation was missing or incomplete for staff members. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members have completed the necessary training and certifications before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding where staff had not completed required training prior to having contact with children. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for verifying staff qualifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you monitor and maintain outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment, including issues with surface materials and equipment condition. This question allows the provider to explain their current routine for playground safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to keep track of student health records, such as immunization forms and physical exams?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple instances where student health or immunization records were found to be expired or missing. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all children's health files are current.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider communicates with families helps parents feel confident in the partnership between home and the center. Consistent communication is key to staying informed about a child's daily experience and any changes in center operations.