Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 1.44
Sunshine Academy of Marion County, LLC
2119 Pine Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- C05MA0254
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 23
- License expiration:
- October 22, 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 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Sunshine Academy of Marion County, LLC from October 2, 2025 through June 16, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34472
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.18
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
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, rotten tires]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed blue stationary car with chipped paint and rust. Tires on stationary car is dry rot. The stationery car was not maintained in a safe and sanitary condition for children to use due to the chipped paint, rust, dry rot tire on the play equipment. TA was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust and chipped paint.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 the supplement immunization expired 5/1/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Counselor reviewed all 3 staff files. All 3 staff did not have a child abuse and neglect on file for Counselor to review. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- All 3 staff did not have a background screening and personnel file requirement form on file for Counselor to review. 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
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
- All 3 staff did not have a Attestation of Good Moral Character on file for Counselor to review. Completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show that certain personnel documentation was missing at that time. Asking about current office procedures helps parents understand how the center manages staff compliance records today.
- Context
- The records indicate these items were completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect and maintain your outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted concerns regarding the condition of some outdoor play equipment. This question allows the provider to explain their routine maintenance and safety check schedule.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking student health records, such as immunization forms, to make sure they stay current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 identified an instance where an immunization form was not current. Asking about the tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all student records remain updated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the onboarding and annual training requirements for your staff to ensure all personnel files are always complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 noted that certain personnel forms were not on file. This question provides insight into how the center manages staff documentation and training requirements.
- Context
- The records indicate these items were completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any important updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is a key part of a healthy partnership between families and childcare providers. Understanding the center's daily habits helps parents feel more connected to their child's care experience.