Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.9
- Local median
- 1
HIS HANDS FOR LITTLE HEARTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC
1842 SE 11th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
- License:
- C05MA0250
- 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: 6:30AM to 11:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 99
- License expiration:
- February 10, 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
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 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for HIS HANDS FOR LITTLE HEARTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC from January 16, 2025 through June 24, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 11, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from May 14, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
8 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34471
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025April 30, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025April 30, 2026Inspection 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: 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
- In the kitchen Counselor observed that the handwashing sinks had item such as water bottles, sprayer and other items that does not belong in the handwashing sink. Counselor observed that the 3 compartments need cleaning in removing all the scum. Pictures were taken.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that 6 staff did not complete the Blood Exposure Refresher training. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- 4 children listed on supplement does not have page 1 completed by parents
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 in the VPK classroom that the wooden boards around the walls paint is chipping. Counselor observed the paint chips on the floor.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the fire extinguishers were not tagged and serviced. Tags on the extinguishers expired 6/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [September 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that a drill was not conducted in September. Counselor conducted a drill at time of inspection. Counselor advised the Director to conduct another drill this month (October). Last Fire Drill conducted on 8/22/2025, 7 staff, 33 children, 1:30 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route is required during this licensure year. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on 4/11/2025 at 11:55AM Emergency fire drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 10/2/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on 5/12/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on 6/4/2025.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [blue airplane]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed a stationary blue plane with chipped paint. Technical assistance was provided for the borders around the playground, in that the connectors of the borders are taped together. Counselor advised the Director to replace or repair the connecting border.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [green spring bouncer]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed green spring bouncer and teal, gray and pink climber slides on the younger children playground does not have any resilient surface.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not complete the Exposure Blood Training. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
Could you explain how the center ensures that all student health records and required health statements are kept complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some student health records were missing required information. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining accurate health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required annual training, such as blood exposure refresher courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation for staff training was noted as incomplete in both October 2025 and April 2026. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all staff stay current with their required training.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily cleaning routines to ensure that all areas, including kitchen sinks and common spaces, remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in October 2025 and April 2026 note instances where facility maintenance or cleaning needed attention. This question allows the director to describe the current cleaning schedule and how they maintain the facility environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that fire drills are conducted consistently and that all emergency equipment is properly maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that a fire drill was missed and fire extinguisher maintenance documentation was needed. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks emergency preparedness requirements today.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 24, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you determine when outdoor play equipment needs to be repaired or replaced to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection mention observations regarding the condition of some outdoor play equipment. Asking about the current maintenance policy helps parents understand how the center monitors the play area for children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 24, 2026.
Related violations