Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.33
Children's World
1206 Moseley Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
- License:
- C07PU0006
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $802 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$802/mo
Median daily rate: $37.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Putnam 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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Children's World from February 20, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 12, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 27, 2025.
Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from June 26, 2025 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32177
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.53
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 21, 2024May 16, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023October 21, 2024Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The outside play space resilient surfacing of mulch needs to be added and updated as resent rain has washed away mulch that was present at last visit. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment page 38 D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 one year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [29 ages 1 year to 5 years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed ratios out of compliance. From 7:43 am to 8:04 am, there was only 1 qualified staff member supervising 29 children ages 1 year old to 5 years old. Children were calm and engaged with watching cartoons on television. Ratios in compliance at 8:09am with arrival of more staff. Specialist gave technical assistance to Director to ensure staff schedules will accommodate required ratios. 2 General Requirements page 11 and 12 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ... [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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed during naptime 11 one-year olds with 1 staff member. All children were sleeping. Another staff member was added when Director was informed of situation. This was corrected within 5 minutes on 10/21/24 2.4 Supervision Page 13 and 14 2.4.2 Nap time Supervision During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- One staff member did not compete required 40 training which was started on 7/31/23. 4 Training page 40 and 41 Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with the children such as cooks, book keepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. If at any time other personnel fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of the children, training is required. Child care personnel in compliance with the school-age requirements shall be considered in compliance with the child care personnel training requirements. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 30, 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 of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Required School Readiness Courses were not completed by June 30,2024. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff remember did not have proof on transcript as completing required school readiness courses as directed within 90 days of employment. Staff member started 5/31/23 employed as childcare personal and employee substitute. This was verified on transcript 10/21/24 4 Training Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with the children such as cooks, book keepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. If at any time other personnel fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of the children, training is required. Child care personnel in compliance with the school-age requirements shall ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two staff members have no proof of completing Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby Syndrome Training as required within 30 days of hire. This was verified on transcripts dated 10/21/24. 4.2 Training Requirements pages 40 and 41 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- 1 childcare employee did not begin 40-hour training within 90 days of employment with facility. Start date was 4/4/23. This employee signed up today. 4 Training page 39 and 40 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months fro ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [a former staff member failed to supervise children adequately to prevent child on child harm]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A former staff member failed to supervise children properly as a child was bitten at least 8 times by another child. No direct supervision was rendered to prevent child on child harm. This staff member was terminated from employment on date of incident. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- During investigation of complaint, it was determined that a former staff member was not entered on Clearinghouse Roster within 10 business days as required. Former staff member was cleared 8/24/23, started working at facility 9/18/23 and terminated form employment 10/4/23. Roster was not updated by facility until 10/26/23. 5 Background Screening page 51-52 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the E ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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
How does the center manage staff scheduling to ensure that classroom ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining required staff-to-child ratios has been a topic of discussion in recent inspection reports. Asking about current scheduling practices helps families understand how the center ensures consistent supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the center's approach to supervising children during transitions and nap times to ensure they are always well-monitored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a past concern regarding supervision practices. Discussing the current approach to monitoring children during different parts of the day helps parents understand the center's commitment to active supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all new staff members are properly vetted and added to the required background screening roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously identified a delay in updating the background screening roster for a former staff member. This question helps families understand the center's current administrative procedures for personnel compliance.
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Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required training and certifications within the necessary timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and verifying that all personnel meet state training requirements.
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Finding-specific
How does the facility maintain the playground area to ensure it remains safe and ready for daily use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection mention the maintenance of protective ground cover under playground equipment. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps outdoor play areas in good condition.
- Context
- The inspection report noted this item required correction by June 2025.
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