Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.07
- Local median
- 0.28
Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center LLC
2024 N Country Road 470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
- License:
- C05SU0076
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 74
- License expiration:
- April 6, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sumter 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 inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Cradles To Crayons Early Learning Center LLC from February 27, 2023 through March 2, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 23, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of November 6, 2025.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from October 28, 2025 through March 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in Sumter County
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.7
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.
October 24, 2023March 7, 2024October 23, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 24, 2023July 16, 2024Inspection 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: 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
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff listed on supplemental did not have annual refreshed education of the facility's exposure plan. Technical assistance provided that all childcare personnel are required to have annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2025
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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed child listed on supplemental had expired immunization form. Technical assistance provided that all children must have a valid Florida Certificate of immunization or equivalent on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Weeds growing observed in the outdoor play area. Grass growing thru sand (resilient surface). Some toys that are no longer in use (litter) keep in the corner of the fence. Outdoor must to be clean and free of hazards all time.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [mixed group of 9] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [mixed group of 9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Family services counselor observed a mixed group of 9 children that included 2 one year old's, with 1 child care personnel. Technical assistance provided that in groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. When children under 2 years of age are included in a mixed group, the staff-to-child ratio shall be based on the age of the youngest child within the group. This was resolved by moving the 2 one year old's to the one year old class. Ratio Observed: 1:9 Mixed: (2) 1 Year Olds, (2) 2 Year Olds, (2) 3 Year Old's, (1) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The facility does not have documentation for child care personnel, listed on supplemental, on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. They will need to complete the refresher by the due date provided. Technical assistance provided that written documentation that child care 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 potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [10 (4/infant's, 2/1's, 1/3's, 3/2's)] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10 (4/infant's, 2/1's, 1/3's, 3/2's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 2: 10 (4/infant's, 2/1's, 1/3's, 3/2's) A Teacher came into the classroom. 3:10 (4/infant's, 2/1's, 1/3's, 3/2's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 front room did not have a capacity posted. The Director posted the capacity. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the capacity should be posted in all classrooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
- Official code
- 15-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor Collins observed that the Director was cook in the kitchen without a head cover. The Director posted the capacity Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that head covers should be used when preparing food.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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 expired 08/05/23 for a child care personnel. The Teacher completed the child abuse and neglect form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a child abuse and neglect form should be completed annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [11 (3/infant's, 4/1's, 2/2's, 1/5's, 1/6's) ] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11 (3/infant's, 4/1's, 2/2's, 1/5's, 1/6's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 2 Teacher were observed with 11 (3/infant's, 4/1's, 2/2's, 1/5's, 1/6's) children. Two Teachers came into work and more children came into the facility. 1:4 (4/1's) 1:3 (3/infant's) 1:10 (4/2's, 2/3's, 3/school ager's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 11 (3/infant's, 4/1's, 2/2's, 1/5's, 1/6's) children watching TV during the inspection. The Provider turned the TV off. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that electronic media should not be used for children younger than 2 years of age.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
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 three classroom diaper changing tables did not have the diaper changing procedure posted. The Provider should post the diaper changing procedure. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the diaper changing procedure show be posted by the changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that two children Immunization record was expired. The Provider should get an updated Immunization record. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all children should have an updated Immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- 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 was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a child student health examination form expired on 3/15/23. The Provider should get an updated student health examination form. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all student health examination form should be up to date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- According to the interviews conducted at the facility with the childcare personnel, the personnel listed on the confidential page left the building leaving the children without adequate supervision to go get lunch. The personnel were not in site or sound of children during nap time. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all ratio and supervision standards are followed, and children and staff are in ratio during nap-time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-06
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
- Incident took place on 6/12/23. Childcare personnel listed on the confidential page did not notify the parent of the accident/incident of the day it occurred. The childcare personnel provided the parent/guardian with an accident/incident report on 6/13/2023. Parent refused to sign. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all accident/incident reports must be provided to the parent/guardian on the day the incident occurred.
- 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
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
How does the center ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially when children move between classrooms or groups?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios has been a focus area during past inspections. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages supervision during transitions or mixed-age groupings.
- Context
- The center has had multiple inspections with findings related to staff-to-child ratios, though these were addressed at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for tracking and updating health and immunization records for both children and staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping health-related documentation, such as immunization forms and staff training records, up to date has been a recurring topic. This question helps parents understand the administrative systems in place to ensure all required health records remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how the outdoor play area is monitored and maintained to ensure it remains clean and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2025 noted the presence of debris in the outdoor play area. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility ensures a clean and secure environment for outdoor play.
- Context
- The issue was noted in a 2025 inspection, and the facility has had subsequent clean inspections.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and any operational updates. Understanding these communication channels allows families to feel more connected to the center's daily activities.
General question
What training or orientation do new staff members receive regarding the center's health and safety policies before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff preparation helps parents understand the center's commitment to consistent care and safety standards. This information provides insight into how the facility ensures all personnel are well-prepared to support the children.